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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government is ramping up efforts to position the state as a premier international aviation and tourism hub through a dual-airport system, leveraging both Manohar International Airport (Mopa) and Dabolim Airport. The strategy prioritizes direct international connectivity, particularly from Europe and the Middle East, to attract more global travelers. Over the last five years, Manohar International Airport has established links with key international destinations, including London (Gatwick), Manchester, Warsaw, Moscow, Sharjah, Muscat, and Doha, among others. Some routes are temporarily suspended, but the state plans to revive and expand them under a new incentive scheme. The…

Team Goemkarponn BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, during the presentation of the state budget on Friday, announced that work on the Kalasa-Bhandura water diversion project will commence once mandatory environmental and forest approvals are secured from the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and the National Board for Wildlife (NBW). Presenting the Karnataka Budget 2026–27 in the Assembly, Siddaramaiah outlined a comprehensive Rs 4.48 lakh crore expenditure plan focused on enhancing welfare programs, strengthening education, boosting infrastructure, and modernizing state governance. The Chief Minister confirmed that the contract for the Kalasa-Bhandura project has already been awarded, but construction…

Team Goemkarponn Pernem: Mandrem Police have registered two separate cases against resort operators in Morjim for allegedly playing loud music without permission and causing noise pollution. In the first case, Mandrem Police registered Crime No. 23/2026 on March 4 at 4:46 pm based on a complaint filed by PSI Pratik V. Garudi of Mandrem Police Station. Police said that at around 2:25 pm on March 4, the accused, Anand Rudrappa Herekar (37), manager of Marbella Beach Resort at Gaude Waddo, Morjim in Pernem, allegedly played loud music during a Holi party organised at the resort without obtaining permission from the…

Team Goemkarponn Dabolim: Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho held an interaction with members of the taxi community at Dabolim Airport to discuss their concerns and suggestions related to operations and facilities at the airport. Speaking after the meeting, Godinho said taxi operators play a crucial role in Goa’s tourism sector as they are often the first point of interaction for visitors arriving in the state. “Goa’s economy thrives on tourism, and taxi operators represent the hospitality and service spirit of our state. It is important that their concerns are heard and addressed through constructive dialogue,” Godinho said. The minister said…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: A special bus service of Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) was launched on Thursday to facilitate students travelling from Vasco to the Cujira–Bambolim complex. The service was flagged off by Transport Minister and Dabolim MLA Mauvin Godinho. The bus service has been introduced mainly for the benefit of students studying at S. S. Dempo College of Commerce and Economics. As per the schedule, the bus will depart from Vasco at 7:15 am, while the return service will leave Cujira–Bambolim at 1:00 pm. The initiative aims to provide relief to students who were facing difficulties in commuting daily to…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The Mapusa Advocates Forum has strongly condemned the physical assault on advocate Sadanand Vaingankar, stating that the incident is not just a criminal act but an attack on the justice system and the legal fraternity. In a statement, the forum said the assault on Adv. Vaingankar allegedly took place while he was performing his professional duties and in the presence of state functionaries and police personnel. The matter is currently under investigation by Dhargal Police Station. The forum emphasised that advocates are officers of the court and any attack on a lawyer undermines the functioning of the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Amit Patkar has criticised the Goa Budget 2026–27, calling it a misleading “surplus” budget that fails to address rising debt, unemployment and challenges in the tourism sector. In a press note issued on Thursday, Patkar said the BJP-led Government of Goa has claimed a revenue surplus of ₹1,666 crore, which he described as disconnected from the state’s actual financial condition. He pointed out that Goa’s total liabilities are projected to rise to ₹35,608 crore by March 2026 and the state will face debt repayment obligations of over ₹11,370 crore in the next…