IRANIAN MAN ARRESTED FOR RAPING WOMAN IN ARAMBOL
ARAMBOL A 27-year-old Iran national has been arrested for allegedly raping a 24-year-old woman near Arambol beach, police informed Tuesday. The accused, Majid Azizi was out on bail in a drug case. Azizi had met the victim at a party in Arambol on January 21, a police official said. The accused took the victim to his rented room after the party…
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RAHUL GANDHI MAKES SURPRISE VISIT AT GOA ASSEMBLY; MEETS CM IN HIS CHAMBER
PANAJI Congress president Rahul Gandhi today made a surprise visit to Goa State Assembly and met CM Parrikar directly in his chamber in the Assembly. However, Rahul did not interact with media. CLP leader Babu Kavlekar said that it was Rahul’s private visit and stated that Rahul also visited the opposition lobby and met all Congress MLAs assuring for another formal visit.
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OPPOSITION CONGRESS BOYCOTTS GOVERNOR’S ADDRESS ON DAY ONE OF BUDGET SESSION
PANAJI The opposition Congress today boycotted Governor Mridula Sinha’s address on day one of the state Assembly budget session. The opposition members wore black arm bands as a mark of protest. As Governor Sinha got up to address the members, Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar stood up and said the governor should not address the House as the “opposition voices were not…
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ATAL SETHU TO REMAIN OPEN FOR PEDESTRIANS TILL FEB 3
PANAJI On the occasion of the spectacular inauguration, it was requested by many citizens that the ‘Atal Setu’ (new Mandovi bridge) be kept open for all to visit for a few more days. Keeping in mind their requests, it has been decided that the Atal Setu will be kept open till Sunday, Feb 3, only from Porvorim side, Opp hotel Majestic…
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INDIAN MASTERS (VETERAN) NATIONALS BADMINTON TO BE INAUGURATED ON JANUARY 30 AT PEDDEM
PANAJI Goa is host to the 43rd Yonex Sunrise All India Masters (Veteran) National Badminton championships 2018-19. The championship has been organised by Goa Badminton Association (GBA) under the aegis of Badminton Association of India (BAI) and in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG). The Qualifying matches of the championship have commenced on January 28, 2019 and…
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RELIANCE JIO LAUNCHES JIORAIL APP FOR JIOPHONE USERS
MUMBAI Telecom major Reliance Jio on Monday said that IRCTC reserved ticket booking service is available for its users on any JioPhone through the brand new JioRail App. According to the company, the App will allow customers to book and cancel tickets by using debit cards, credit cards and e-wallets, check PNR status, train information, timings,…
READ more.. GOA ASSEMBLY BUDGET SESSION FROM JAN 29 ONWARD
PANAJI The three-day budget session of the State Assembly will commence from Tuesday. Speaker Pramod Sawant said that Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar would be present for the three-day session. The chief minister had chaired the Business Advisory Committee meeting last week. Governor Mridula Sinha will address the House on the first day of the session. The amendment to the Tourist Trade Act, to curb…
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SCREENING OF IRANIAN FILM ‘TEN’ AT ESG ON JANUARY 31
PANAJI This Thursday, January 31, at 6.30 pm, Sachin Chatte will host the screening of the Iranian film Ten, directed by Abbas Kiarostami. It is considered to be one the director’s best film and a landmark in Iranian cinema. Film: Ten (2002, Iran, with English subtitles) Directed by: Abbas Kiarostami Duration: 90 mins Hailed as one of greatest film makers of all time, simplicity…
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FOOD TESTING FACILITY INAUGURATED AT FATORDA
FATORDA Union Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated state-of-the-art food testing laboratory at Fatorda on Sunday. Speaking at the occasion Prabhu has said that the laboratory is developed as per International standard and will issue certificates that are provided in USA and Japan.
READ more.. ATAL SETHU INAUGURATED BY NITIN GADKARI, MANOHAR PARRIKAR ON SUNDAY
Panaji Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the new Mandovi bridge, Atal Setu, on Sunday, January 27. Also present on the occasion were Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik and other ministers from the state. The bridge is constructed by the GIDC (Goa Infrastructure Development Corporation) and engineering and construction major Larsen and Toubro.
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