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Team Goemkarponn Panjim: In the lead-up to World Tourism Day on 27th September, the Goa Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG), SKAL International Goa, and the Yuva Tourism Club, has launched a month-long series of immersive activities across the state. The programme aims to highlight Goa’s rich heritage, biodiversity, local communities, and culinary traditions while promoting sustainable and experiential tourism. Hon’ble Tourism Minister Shri Rohan A. Khaunte said that World Tourism Day celebrates the power of tourism to create positive change and emphasized that partnerships with TTAG, SKAL, and the Yuva…

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) request to remove senior match referee Andy Pycroft from the panel ahead of Pakistan’s final group stage match against the UAE in the Asia Cup. The controversy erupted after Pakistan alleged that Pycroft instructed captain Salman Ali Agha not to shake hands with India’s Suryakumar Yadav during the toss on September 14. Pakistan claimed that team sheets were also not exchanged, breaking the usual protocol. PCB had warned that it might withdraw from the tournament if their demand was not met. “Late last night, ICC…

Dehradun: A cloudburst in Dehradun on Monday night caused severe flooding, submerging homes in Tapovan and leading to major waterlogging in Sahastradhara and the IT Park area. Two people are reported missing, while rescue teams continue efforts to locate them. The cloudburst, combined with heavy rainfall, caused the Karligaad rivulet to overflow, damaging properties, washing away a key bridge, and displacing residents. Authorities have shifted affected people to safer locations. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, in a statement on social media, confirmed that several shops in Sahastradhara were damaged and that he is personally monitoring the situation…

Team Goemkarponn Navelim: Sao Jose de Areal registered a commanding 4-0 victory over St. Rock YC Majorda to secure their place in the quarterfinals of the 44th Gold Silver Football Tournament, organised by Navelim Sporting Club at the Rosary Church Ground, Navelim. Azilton Viegas starred for Areal, striking twice to give his side the upper hand. Josly Gomes and Daryl Costa added a goal each to complete the emphatic win. St. Rock YC Majorda’s Ashley Rodrigues had an opportunity to reduce the deficit but failed to convert his chance. For his brilliant performance, Azilton Viegas of Sao Jose de…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The food and hospitality industry is the true backbone of Goa’s economy, sustaining nearly 40% of the state’s population, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said on Tuesday. Speaking at the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) Summit 2025 in Dona Paula, Khaunte stressed that the sector plays a vital role in shaping Goa’s identity and driving tourism. “Fish curry rice remains the compass of Goa’s identity. Almost half of a tourist’s budget is spent on food, underlining how central our culinary culture is to the Goan experience,” he said. Highlighting the government’s efforts to reposition the…

Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: Valpoi Police Duty Master has landed in controversy after an audio clip surfaced in which he is allegedly heard demanding ₹1,500 per month from police staff for being posted at the Keri-Sattari outpost, located along the Goa–Karnataka border. According to the recording, the Duty Master at Valpoi Police Station can be heard telling staff that they would have to pay the monthly amount if they wished to secure duty at the border outpost. The revelation has sparked outrage, raising questions about corruption in duty postings within the police force. Superintendent of Police (North) confirmed that an…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: The Cuncolim Municipal Council (CMC) has urged the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to carry out thorough inspections of all industrial units in the Cuncolim Industrial Estate, amid growing concerns over air and water pollution affecting local residents. During a special council meeting on September 9, the CMC unanimously rejected a proposal by Goan Marine Impex Pvt Ltd to set up a fish meal plant in the area, citing potential environmental hazards and health risks. The council also decided to return the approved plan to the Town and Country Planning Department for clarification regarding the…