FICCI makes representation on behalf of small hotel
As summer heats up, there is another topic that is gaining momentum. The critical discussion on GST recommendations is planned in the 3rd week of May and the government is inviting representations to hear concerns and feedback from the industry. In this regard, FICCI presented the demands of small-hotel owners from Goa to Shri Manohar Parrikar, honourable Chief Minister and…
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Instant Drama
Vinaya Walavalkar – Mantri I have not only been active in the field of theater but also been interested in watching dramas and movies. A few months ago, I happened to watch a drama in Mumbai by the name of Mughal-E-Azam, inspired by the famous movie having the same name. The drama is produced by (NCPA) National Centre for Performing…
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Mormugao Heritage Trip by History Lovers Group
Goa has a rich and diverse heritage in the form of archeological sites, temples and churches. Since times immemorable, Goa has been attracting dynasties, seafarers, merchants, traders, missionaries etc. and this has left behind a rich historical heritage. Unfortunately the new generation have less knowledge of our history. To educate the people of Goa, we have a group of youngsters…
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Not being able to form govt was not a Congress failure: Chandrakant Kavlekar
Q. If I am not wrong, you’re the youngest CLP leader or Leader of opposition, the Congress party has seen. Is it going to be easier for you, considering that party has got four ex-CM legislators working under you? First, I would like to thank all my 16 MLAs for showing faith in me and electing me as their leader….
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there is a lot of work that needs to be done in terms of encouraging reading
TNV’s Anwesha Singbal in conversation with Leonard Fernandes and Queenie Fernandes, co-founders of ‘The Dogears Bookshop’, Margao who have managed to script a new chapter in the Goan book publishing and marketing industry. Q. Tell us about your journey into the world of books? When did publishing begin? Our journey began in 2006 when we launched dogearsetc.com, an online store for…
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Why aren’t horror films scary anymore?
Palash Volvoikar Horror has always been a very exciting genre, and more so when it comes to films. The film medium has succeeded in doing justice to the horror stories we have all read and heard of, because when it comes to this particular genre, seeing is better than reading. While horror films have successfully spooked the public for years,…
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CONGRESS IS LEFT IRRELEVANT, THEY WANT TO MAKE HEADLINES THROUGH ME: VISHWAJIT
Panaji (Goa): A day after facing the petition filed by the Congress, restraining him from contesting in the upcoming by-election, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today claimed that the party (Congress) would be wiped out under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi in 2019 polls. “Nobody is interested in Congress party especially with failed leadership like that of Rahul Gandhi who is…
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SPECIAL STATE WIDE CAMPAIGN FOR FIFA U-17 WORLD CUP
Panaji (Goa): In a bid to attract more spectators for the forthcoming FIFA Under 17 World Cup India 2017, the Goa Government has decided to launch an intensive state-wide campaign from August. The decision came at the backdrop where AFC under 16 Championship held in Goa received poor response despite being football lovers state. The U-17 World Cup, being football’s third…
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NO MINING IN SONSHI TILL MAY 15
Sonshi (Goa): The iron ore mining companies having their leases in Sonshi village of Sattari, will have to wait for resumption of iron ore activities till May 15, when the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) will decide on their Consent to Operate applications. The mining activities at Sonshi are shut down since April 28 after GSPCB declined granting consent to…
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CONGRESS GUNS FOR VISHWAJIT, FATHER ABSTAINS
Panaji (Goa): Trouble mounts up for Health Minister Vishwajit Rane ahead of the Valpoi by-elections as his former party- Indian National Congress has moved High Court, pleading that their former MLA be restrained from contesting the by-polls, which are likely to be held within four months. In a disqualification petition filed before the Bombay High Court at Goa on Friday, the…
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