PARRIKAR DOES ASANAS ON WORLD YOGA DAY
Panaji (Goa): Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar led the celebrations – International Yoga Day, in Goa even as a number of dignitaries and thousands of enthusiasts across the State joined the early morning session. Chief Secretary Dharmendra Singh, Director General of Police Muktesh Chadner and many others also took part in the main event held at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium at
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HELMET COMPULSION FOR PILLION RIDERS IN GOA FROM NOW
Panaji (Goa): State traffic department has now made it mandatory for both rider and pillion to wear helmet. Those who are found without it would be fined as per Motor Vehicle Act. Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Devesh Kumar Mahala has issued circular making it mandatory for rider and person who is sitting behind him to wear helmet. “All two wheeler riders…
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GOA NAVAL AREA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
VASCO (GOA): All personnel of Goa Naval Area, including the families, participated in the International Day of Yoga on June 21. The Yoga camps and workouts were organised at various places under the Goa Naval Area to cater for the entire Naval community. Personnel from units, ships and establishments at Goa Naval Area undertook Yoga under the watchful eyes of trained Yoga…
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INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OBSERVES WORLD YOGA DAY AT BICHOLIM ALONG WITH LIONS CLUB
Bicholim (Goa): Indian Medical Association’s Goa Branch in association with Lions Club, Bicholim celebrated World Yoga Day today. The special event was organized at Hirabai Zantye Hall in Bicholim during which Mr Mahajan and Mr Ajit from Art of Living Foundation guided the participants. IMA President Dr Medha Salkar, senior oncologist Dr Shekhar Salkar, Lions Club Bicholim President Rohit Zantye and…
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12-YEAR-OLD GIRL DIED, SEVEN INJURED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT
Gunwanti Paraste (Pune): A 12-year-old girl was killed and seven were injured in a road accident yesterday when the rickshaw they were travelling dashed against the wall. The accident happened in the afternoon at when the family was travelling in auto-richshaw to get admission for their daughter. This incident took place at kondwa khurd in Vetal chowk. Sania Taufik Attar (Age 12)…
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IN PUNE: MONSOON WILL REVIVE IN NEXT 48 HRS: IMD
Pune: After lull of three days, monsoon will revive within the next 48 hours across the state according to scientists at India Meteorological Department Pune. Konkan will witness heavy rainfall while other parts will see normal rainfall. Except for the coastal region of Konkan, the state including Pune and Mumbai witnessed almost negligible monsoon in the last three days since Sunday….
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TWO HELD WITH BROWN SUGAR WORTH RS 60 K
Gunwanti Paraste (Pune): The Pune police on late Monday night recovered 6.5 gm brown sugar worth Rs. 60 thousand in the international market, following the arrest of two accused, are history sheeter criminals. The police have identified the suspects as Azahar alias Chuha hayat Shaikh (22, residence Bhavani Peth, Pune) and Zohaib alias Pappu Sattar Shaikh (23, residence…
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FORGET SHIFTING, 6TH CASINO SET TO ENTER RIVER MANDOVI SOON
Panaji (GOA): The High Court of Bombay at Goa has allowed the sixth casino vessel, M V Lucky Seven, promoted by Golden Globe Hotel Private Limited to enter River Mandovi. The decision comes at a time when just three more months left for the BJP-led government’s latest extension on shifting of off shore casino vessels out of River Mandovi to…
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DRISHTI TO ADD MORE MANPOWER TO ITS FORCE
Panaji (Goa): Drishti Lifesaving Pvt Ltd is set to strengthen its existing force of 700 lifeguards ~ manning the coast of Goa ~ with the commencement of intense training of the selected candidates. From the 106 candidates who applied for the positions, a 42 (passed the physically enduring test and selected to undergo a 45-day intense training boot-camp. The key…
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GOVT MAY MOVE TO STOP MUSICAL CHAIRS IN THE PANCHAYATS
Panaji (Goa): Hours after various panchayat bodies elected their Sarpanch, State Panchayati Raj Minister Mauvin Godinho said State government will amend the legislation to stop the frequent toppling games in these bodies. “I don’t like musical chairs as far as Panchayat’s are concerned. Previously we have seen how Sarpanchas are changed within six months time. I can understand half…
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