FR SAVIO BARRETTO SAYS GOOD BYE TO BASILICA
Old Goa (Goa): It is an emotional moment for hundreds of parishioners at Basilica de Bom Jesus as Fr Savio Barretto is all set to end his fruitful 13 year old service here. “I thank God for the privilege to serve here at the Shrine of St. Francis Xavier for the last 13 years. During this time I have been…
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ANGRY VILLAGERS TOOK ON GSPCB AND DMG OVER UNCONTROLLED ORE TRANSPORTATION
Panaji (Goa): Several villagers from the mining belts of Quepem, Curchorem and Sanguem on Wednesday took on the chiefs of Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) and the Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) over the rampant and non monitored iron ore transportation taking place through their villages. The citizens highlighted the gross violation of Goa (Prevention of illegal mining, storage…
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GOVT SETS THREE YEAR DEADLINE TO HAVE FULL TIME PRINCIPALS
Porvorim (Goa): A State where the literacy rate is among one of the highest in the country lacks manpower in terms of regular Principals in the higher secondary schools. During its routine inspection ahead of the new academic year, the Goa government observed that the institutes are run by respective incharges in absence of full-time principals. “It is noticed during inspections…
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ONCE AGAIN MICHAEL LOBO ON NGPDA
Panaji (Goa): The State government on Wednesday appointed Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo as Chairman of the North Goa Planning and Development Authority (NGPDA). The two time Calangute MLA is re-appointed to the position. Lobo would be taking charge of NGPDA on Friday. The Chief Town Planner Dr ST Puttaraju in a notification issued has constituted the NGPDA under Chairmanship of Lobo, with…
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GOVT DECLARES MAY 13 AS ‘SWACCH VILLAGE ABHIYAN’
Panaji (Goa): The Minister for Panchayat Mauvin Godinho on Wednesday declared May 13 to be observed as ‘Swacch Village Abhiyan’, a cleanliness drive for clean and green Goa. “Swachh Village Abhiyan is an initiative by Directorate of Panachayat to initiate patriotism and cleanliness awareness among villagers. This will not only mark surface cleanliness but also clean minds,” Godinho said. He said that…
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PARRIKAR DOES NOT USE SOUND SYSTEM AFTER 10 PM
Panaji (Goa): Trying to set a precedent to his people, the Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has announced that he will not speak on mike or loudspeaker post 10 pm. “I have decided not to speak on mike after 10 pm. In fact, I have already started saying no. Once it becomes ten I put off the mike,” Parrikar…
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MAJOR RELIEF FOR TENANTS; GOVT SET TO WITHDRAW AMENDMENT TO TENANCY ACT
Panaji (Goa): The BJP-led coalition government is all set to promulgate an ordinance withdrawing the third amendment to the Goa Agriculture Tenancy Act, facilitating transfer of cases back to office of Mamletdar from civil Courts. The controversial amendment that witnessed hue and cry amongst tenants and farmers was introduced by Manohar Parrikar himself during his earlier tenure as Chief Minister…
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PANAJI CONSTITUENCY IS LUCKY, THEY ARE GETTING READYMADE CHIEF MINISTER: SIDDHARTH
Porvorim (Goa) He seemed little emotional but he played the best role as BJP cadre, showing no sign that he was asked to resign against his wish. When Siddharth Kuncalienkar tendered his resignation as Panaji MLA, the best justification he gave was “Panaji constituency is lucky, they are getting readymade Chief Minister.” In his first ever media interaction after resigning from the…
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PARRIKAR NEVER TAKES SUCH DECISIONS, HE LEAVES IT FOR PARTY: TENDULKAR
Porvorim (Goa): It was a late night decision taken by the BJP to inform its Panaji legislator Siddharth Kuncalienkar to resign from his seat. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which was toying with the idea of vacating either Curchorem or Panaji seat for Manohar Parrikar, finally zeroed in on the latter last night, confirmed BJP unit president Vinay Tendulkar. Tendulkar, who was present…
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SIDDHARTH QUITS FOR THE SAKE OF PARRIKAR
Porvorim (Goa): BJP legislator Siddharth Kuncalienkar on Wednesday resigned as MLA, sending Panaji constituency into a by-election. Kuncalienkar who was elected twice from Panaji constituency resigned before Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Pramod Sawant at Secretariate at 12.12 p.m. The move aims at making way for Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to get elected to the State Legislative Assembly. Parrikar who was…
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