FINAL HEARING ON TAXI METERS DEFERRED TILL WEDNESDAY BY HC
Panaji (Goa): The Goa bench of Bombay High Court has deferred final hearing on a petition challenging Goa government’s decision to keep in abeyance its two-year-old notification to install digital fare meters and GPS-tracking system on tourist taxis, to Wednesday. The Travel and Tourism Association of Goa, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and others through the petition seeks a…
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STARVING POLICEMEN GUARD ELECTION COUNTING STATIONS
Panaji (Goa): In a very serious Human Rights violation, the Police personnel on election duty today, who have been working from 6am without any refreshment and lunch were sought to be served late at 4.45 pm the left overs as lunch, which our self-respecting Police rightly refused. Social activist Aires Rodrigues who has been raising this issue has…
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ITS BABA AGAIN IN SATTARI, VISHWAJIT PANEL IN 15 PANCHYATS
Valpoi (Goa): Health Minister Vishwajit Rane once again proved that he is the boss of Sattari after winning 15 panchayats. The results that were announced today saw Vishwajit-led panel capturing 15 panchayats. This is in addition to the several wards that he managed to win unopposed. The panchayat bodies which were earlier dominated by Congress has now switched over to BJP….
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BADMINTON WORKSHOP AT BAMBOLIM
PANAJI (Goa): Goa Badminton Association in collaboration with Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) and Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs (DSYA) will be conducting a “Shuttle Time Introduction Workshop” for Physical Education Teachers and B.P. Ed students, on June 17 and 18 (9.30am to 5 pm), at Media Centre, Athletics stadium, Bambolim. The event will be hosted by…
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HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE LOOKING OUT FOR BETTER EVENUES OR FRESH JOB
Panaji (GOA): Over 2000 vacancies will be on offer to job seekers at the Mega Job Fair to be held on June 17 at Don Bosco Hall in Panaji. The Job Fair organized by the office of the Commissioner, Labour and Employment, Regional Employment Exchange will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. “The objective of the fair is to increase…
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MICHAEL LOBO SHINES, END OF POLITICAL CAREER FOR JOSEPH SEQUEIRA?
Calangute (Goa): In a most watched battle, Michael Lobo led panel defeated Joseph Sequeira’s panel in Calangute panchayat ending his long stint in this body which is state’s richest panchayat. Total 8 panch members from Lobo panel got elected in Calangute. The results were devastating for former Sarpanch Joseph Sequeira who himself lost along with his panel. “This is the victory…
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MARTHA FACTOR HIGHLIGHTS PANCHAYAT RESULTS, MLAS MANAGE TO THEIR WAY THROUGH
Panaji (Goa): Goa’s iron lady in Panchayati Raj politics Martha Saldanha, again proved that people think above party politics when she swept Cansualim Panchayat. For those readers who are not well versed about Martha: she is a 71-year-old lady who has been the Sarpanch for three terms, and five-term Panch member. And the best part is she had fielded her…
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WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO TAKE UP RESTORATION OF NATURAL WATER SPRINGS
PORVORIM (Goa): The Water Resources Department may take up rejuvenation and restoration of the natural water springs on priority basis across the state as it has been observed that many of the natural water springs are not in a good condition. Speaking to team TNV Water Resources and Fisheries Minister Vinod Palyekar said that there is an urgent need to restore…
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ROHAN GOVENKAR’S SECOND BOOK RELEASED
PANAJI (Goa): “A good book not only talks but listens to its reader,” said eminent artist, Dr. Subodh Kerkar during the release of ‘Oh My Goddess’ a romance comedy thriller written by Rohan Govenkar. Rohan’s first Book ‘1000 Kilograms of Goa’ released in 2015 and was a huge success. The launch was held in the lecture hall of the Krishnadas Shama…
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POLICE BUSTED BETTING RACKET, TWO ARRESTED
Gunwanti Paraste (Pune): In a major breakthrough, Pune police have arrested two local men for accepting bets on the match between India and South Africa which was held as a part of Champions Trophy. Amod Bhagwan Khaldkar (28, Sadashiv peth, pune) and Siddharth Alias Prasad Sayajirao Hagwane ( 28, Sadashiv Peth) have been arrested under the Bombay Prevention of Gambling…
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