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According to the people and organisers of the event, while they were given no reasons to cancel the festival, it is understood that the move is part of a larger effort led by the government to shut down events that could rival the official state-organised events Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: For the first time in 20 years, the Arambol Carnival– a free for all informal costume parade held annually on the Arambol beach in North Goa– will not be organised this year after permission to hold the event was denied by the local administration. The unique festival and parade that drew…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Mumbai City FC and Hyderabad FC have booked the top two positions in the Indian Super League points table, with the likes of ATK Mohun Bagan, Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters confirming their spot in the ISL playoffs. What remains for the likes of ATKMB, BFC and KBFC will be the final position they end up at with just one game left in the season for all teams. League positions will determine who gets to play their playoff game at home. FC Goa and Odisha FC are the two teams that remain in contention for the final…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: While the Carnival celebration began with drumbeats rocking the air since Friday, traditional ‘Intruz’ revellers’ passion has come alive only from Sunday. The ‘Mell’, led by groups of youngsters mostly consisting of a residential ward, goes around and visits door to door of their members and others in many parts of Canacona taluka. ‘It is traditionally a rich ethnic practice started by our great-great forefathers to come together and enrich the localities’, stated one of a youngster who was at the forefront of reviving the intruz celebration of the ward he is living in. Various groups of…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Haier, the global leader in Home Appliances & Consumer Electronics and the World’s Number 1 brand in Major Appliances for 14 Consecutive Years* announced the launch of the Kinouchi 5 Star Heavy – Duty Pro Air Conditioner series in India. The Kinouchi AC series is equipped to deliver powerful performance with the supercooling feature and comfort control with Intelli Smart features and Haier Smart App. Haier’s commitment to producing innovative products for Indian consumers has remained at the core of the business, and the brand has constantly evolved to meet consumer demands for inspired living. Haier has…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Congress leaders meet Sunil Kumar, Audit Officer CAG, to demand an Audit report on 47 Smart City Projects in the capital city of Panaji. “Seven years have passed, but no audit has been done of Imagine Panjim Smart City projects. If a special audit isn’t done, then they will go to court, warned Congress leaders,” said Elvis Gomes. He further said that SPV for smart city Panaji is unmanned. Also, there is no website. “‘Smart Roads’ have taken 4 trucks down already. All Mission guidelines were flouted. Secretary SCM ignoring this ‘scam’ of 1000 crores?” he questioned…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: In a wild and proud celebration of the Birth anniversary of Maratha Warrior Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a number of activities, including installing a Statue of the National war hero and unfurling of a Bhagwa Flag. Earlier in the day, Shiv Premis and Shivjayanti Samaroha Samiti – Canacona flied – past a Bhagwa Flag atop a permanent flag Post erected at the traffic Island at Char-rasta, Canacona, as a memorable and historical event. According to Shiv Premis, the Bhagwa flag will remain fluttered all 365 days of the year as a mark of dedication and respect to the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Department of Expenditure under the Ministry of Finance has allotted Rs 19 crore to the Goa government under the PM Gati Shakti Programme for the development of phase IV of the Verna Industrial Estate. The Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation will undertake the development work of the Verna industrial estate. Director of Industries Swetika Sachan said the disbursement is part of the ‘Scheme for Special Assistance to the States for Capital Investment for 2022-23’. She said the funds would be used to construct internal roads, improve power and water supply, and other infrastructure at the industrial…