BANK EMPLOYEES TO GO ON STRIKE FROM JANUARY 8
PANAJI The Goa Bank Employees Association (GBEA) has announced a two-day general strike on January 8-9 in response to a call by the National Trade Union Convention. The general secretary of GBEA AM Pereira said that the government, in the name of development, is implementing policies that will further make the rich richer at the cost of common people. The trade unions…
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GOA’S RAJ BHAVAN NOW OPEN TO PUBLIC
PANAJI Goa’s historic Raj Bhavan, a 16th century colonial structure, is now open to public. The Raj Bhavan is the official sea-facing residence of Goa’s governor at Dona Paula which also has a historic chapel in its complex. The Raj Bhavan was formally opened on Friday for the ‘Raj Bhavan Darshan’ tour in association with the Goa Tourism Development Corporation, which functions…
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SAG CURCHOREM CLINCH BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP
CURCHOREM SAG Curchorem clinched overall team championship by securing 2 Gold medals, one silver medal and one 4th place in All Goa Bodybuilding Championship on 27th Dec 2018 at Curchorem organised by Yuva De Kudchade Shubham Gauns won gold in 60kg category, Vishnu Raut Desai won gold in 70kg category, Sarver Khan won silver medal in 65 kg category and Daglish Fernandes won 4th…
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HOUSE GUTTED IN FIRE AT BAINA, VASCO
VASCO In a fire accident near Candelaria Church at Baina-Vasco, the house of Alexio D’souza has been partially gutted. According to information, owners had gone out for a wedding when the fire incident took place. On sighting the fire, neighbours alerted the owners and called the fire brigade. The firefighters rushed to the site and put out the fire after nearly…
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GOA MEN BEAT MANIPUR, DELHI AT NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
PANAJI The Goa men’s team played well at the ongoing National Volleyball Championship in Chennai as they beat Manipur and Delhi with outstanding performances. Goa won 25-13, 25-15, 25-14 against Manipur before overcoming strong resistance from Delhi in five sets, 25-18, 11-25, 25-20, 15-25, 15-11. Goa also beat Bihar, trailing 19-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-23. Goa Men’s Volleyball team: Rama Dhawasker (Captain), Aaron…
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NITISH BELURKAR RETAINS THE TITLE
MARGAO Geno Pharmaceuticals Brand Ambassador FM Nitish Belurkar of Tiswadi Taluka won the 3rd Kanchanibai Prabhudesai Memorial Chess Rolling trophy with cash prize of Rs 8000/-, thus retaining his title for a second consecutive time. In the last round, he defeated Colaco Vernon Jesus with black pieces to remain undefeated with 8.5 points from 9 rounds. Earlier, in the 7th round Nitish…
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FINAL ROUND OF BASKETBALL OPEN SELECTION TRIAL ON JANUARY 30
PANAJI Goa Basketball Association will be conducting the final round of Open Selection Trials for the Goa State Teams to represent at the 36th National Games to be held later in April 2019. A State Championship, as well as an open selection trial, has already been conducted earlier, but since some could not participate nor come for the selection trial, another…
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST GSPCB OFFICIAL
PANAJI A complaint of sexual harassment has been registered against high-ranked Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) official by a staff member. The victim, in her complaint to the North Goa SP, alleged that the official touched her inappropriately when she had gone into his cabin with a request to release her withheld salary. The woman has submitted the copies of the…
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FORMALIN ISSUE: FDA OFFICER IVA FERNANDES APPROACHES GOA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
PANAJI Food and Drugs Administration officer Iva Fernandes, who busted a racket in July this year involving the use of formalin in fish sold in Goan markets, has alleged harassment by the state government, in a petition filed before the Goa Human Rights Commission. In her affidavit filed before the Commission on Friday, Iva Fernandes has demanded an examination of phone…
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MEMBERS OF WOODEN HOMES APPRECIATE COLVA POLICE STATION STAFF
MARGAO The members of Wooden Homes India today appreciated the Colva police station staff for dedicated work done towards society under the guidance of PI Colva Filomeno Costa for the year 2018 The group gave gifts n sweets to staff and public who attended police station today. Also, they had a prayer for the wellbeing and safety of the Police Department.
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