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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa is gearing up to host the 56th International Film Festival of India from November 20 to 28, transforming the state into a vibrant hub of cinema, culture and creative exchange. With preparations in their final stages, this edition promises an expansive blend of film screenings, artistic showcases and industry-focused programmes. The festival will open with a colourful parade that will animate Goa’s streets with cinematic themes and regional artistry. Tableaus from Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Goa will lead the procession, accompanied by distinctive displays from major film studios and a commemorative segment marking fifty years of…

Team Goemkarponn Calangute: Calangute: In a unique road safety initiative, Calangute Traffic Police have started tying reflective belts on stray cattle to improve visibility at night and reduce accidents on busy roads. Traffic Police Inspector Brendon D’Souza said stray cattle sitting on poorly lit stretches are often difficult for riders to spot, leading to serious collisions. “The reflective belts will make the cattle visible to approaching vehicles, which will not only save the animals but also prevent accidents involving two-wheelers,” he explained. D’Souza added that the department aims to cover as many stray cattle as possible in the coming weeks,…

Team Goemkarponn Mandrem: A 46-year-old police constable died in a road accident near Maharingan Temple in Mandrem while heading to duty on Monday. The constable was riding his two-wheeler to the Mandrem-Ashwem coastal area as part of the ongoing Sagarkavach campaign when he reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a nearby bike repair garage, sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed to Tuem hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Authorities have registered the incident and initiated further investigation.

“A one lakh rupee fine may appear heavy, but for a property that hosts high-end events it may not amount to a real deterrent. The department has mentioned possible action under the Tourist Trade Act and even provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. These are serious steps, but the larger question is whether they are genuinely applied or simply repeated each time a violation occurs. Goa warns resorts every season, yet illegal setups continue to appear on beaches. Without visible consequences, the cycle repeats. But enforcement alone will not fix this problem. Goa already permits beach weddings, which means the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of Tourism has issued a show cause notice to Riva Beach Resort in Mandrem for conducting an unauthorized beach wedding on 17 November despite being instructed to stop the event. Officials said the resort proceeded without securing permissions required under the Goa Tourist Places Protection and Maintenance Act, 2001. A Tourist Warden had reported an illegal setup around 6 pm and, with help from Tourism Police, halted the preparations. The department said the resort went ahead with the ceremony on a government-notified beach area, violating statutory norms and failing to pay the prescribed fees. The…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, will host a roadshow in Bahrain on 23rd November 2025 as part of its strategy to deepen engagement with the Gulf tourism market. The initiative aims to strengthen trade partnerships, promote year-round travel, and introduce Bahrain’s travel industry to Goa’s evolving tourism landscape. Minister for Tourism, Shri Rohan Am. Khaunte remarked, “Bahrain and the larger Gulf region hold immense potential for Goa. Through this roadshow, we aim to present a refined version of Goa that is rooted in culture yet contemporary in its tourism approach. With Feels Like Goa and…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes has written to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant recommending fifteen-year-old Nakshatra Nayak of Baina for a national bravery award, citing her “extraordinary courage” during the armed dacoity reported in the early hours of 18 November. In his letter, Fernandes described the incident as a violent attack carried out by a seven-member gang that broke into the Nayak family’s flat and assaulted Sagar Nayak, his wife Harsha and their daughter. He said the teenager showed remarkable presence of mind even as the assailants, armed with iron rods, repeatedly struck her parents. According to…