Absconding accused arrested for attempt to murder
Calangute (Goa): An attempt to mutder accused was today arrested six days after he absconded from the scene of crime at Calangute. Calangute police who was on a look out for Ajay Bhike, traced him at Pernem and subsequently placed him under arrest. “Our team had launched a search operation since April 30. We received confirmed inputs from sources this morning…
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Work on mining corridors to begin post monsoon, this year
Sanvordem (Goa): The State government’s ambitious dedicated mining corridors project, for ferrying the ore from lease site to the jetties bypassing the thickly inhabited areas, will take shape in next three years. The nodal agency for the project- Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC)- has decided to commence the work on the construction of three-phase mining corridors post upcoming monsoon season. “It…
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Temporary structures along beaches not to be removed form this year
Calangute (Goa): In a major relief, the beach as well as private shack owners can now retain their temporary seasonal structures even during off-tourism season, provided they are not under operation from June to August. The Union Ministry for Environment and Forest Ministry (MoEF) has issued the notification in this regard by amending the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification issued in…
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Mother sentenced for 7 yrs RI for pushing daughter into prostitution
Panaji (Goa): More than one decade after she pushed her daughter, who was then a juvenile, into prostitution; the Children’s Court has sent the mother behind bars for seven years. The court has sentenced her to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs one lakh – to be paid to the victim. The incident dates back…
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Congress calls IPFB a ‘demon’
Panaji (Goa): Raising its strong opposition to the Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (IPFB), re-constituted on Friday, the Congress party tagged the Board as ‘demon’ alleging it to be a single window for destruction of Goa and Goenkarpon. “The BJP-led coalition government’s decision to reconstitute IPFB is a mother of all U-turns. The Board is ‘demon’ and it will continue…
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Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi movie to be tax free in Goa
After Jharkhand, Chattisgarh and Maharashtra among few other states, the Goa government has decided to exempt tax to ‘Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi’ that chronicles the life of the late Gwalior royal and BJP leader Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia, on screen. “The Government of Goa is pleased to exempt the Hindi film ‘Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi’ from the liability of…
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Help is just a Whats App away for a cleaner beach
Panaji (Goa): With an objective to improve the cleanliness on Goa’s beach, which will in turn boost tourism in the State, the current garbage collection agency Drishti Lifesaving Pvt. Ltd. alongside the Tourism Department is all set to introduce a new initiative on garbage collection. Just WhatsApp and help will be on its way. In order to keep the Goan…
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‘The Neutral View’ website hits 25,000 mark
Porvorim (Goa): Within a fortnight of its inception, The Neutral View website (www.theneutralview.com) has hit 25,000 mark making it to be most viewed website in this segment in Goa. The website was officially inaugurated by State Revenue Minister Rohan Khaunte and since then it has been getting the patronage all across the world. The website has been most…
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Mining activities at Sonshi to remain suspended till May 13
Panaji (Goa): The iron ore mining activities at Sonshi village in Sattari will remain to be suspended till May 13, as the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) failed to take any decision on granting consent to operate to 12 leases during their meeting on Friday. The Board has deferred the meeting till May 13, wherein the mining…
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All kind of medicines for the patients should be available with GMC, Health Minister directs
Panaji (Goa): After drawing flak over patients being asked to purchase medicine from private pharmacies, the Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has directed the State run Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) to ensure that all the required medicines are made available to the patients within the hospital. Minister on Friday held meeting with the HOD’s of GMC. The meeting was…
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