50kgs of artificially ripened bananas confiscated by FDA
Mapusa, Goa: The department of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday confiscated 350 kgs of artificially ripened bananas from the Mapusa Municipal market. The value of the fruits is approximately Rs 18,000. In a press statement issued by the department, it is been said that the officials of FDA conducted surprise surveillance drive during the early hours of the…
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Vishwajit Rane turns as hope for 15-year-old girl
It was usual inspection for health minister Vishwajit Rane at Goa medical college and hospital, but was emotionally shocked when 15-year-old girl pleaded to him to save her life. The minister who was inspecting the functioning of dialysis unit in GMCH was surprised to see 15-year-old from Chorao whom he had felicitated in dance competition, begging to save her life. The…
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SEC and Goa Govt at loggerheads over delimitation rights
Goa: The government of Goa and the State Election Commission has engaged in a conflict over powers to delimit the panchayat and municipal areas. In a hearing before the High Court, the State Election Commission has contended that Goa government has not amended the respective Acts giving power to the State Election Commission of delimitation and reservation in the panchayat…
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3.24 million tons of ore identified for e-auction on May 4 & 5
In a bid to clear the 15 million tons of ore stacked since 2011 before the new mining season in October, the Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) have scheduled e-auction of over three million tons of iron ore on May 4 and 5. On May 4, approximately 1.63 million tons of ore has been identified for e-auction….
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Goa to host International Biological Diversity day on May 22
Goa: This year’s International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) will be celebrated in Goa on May 22, with Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’ being the theme. The national level event will be presided over by Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Anil Dave, Governor of Goa Mridula Sinha, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and others. The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) with…
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Goa should become a hub for film related services: Rajeev Shinde
Goa: In 1997, his Konkani film ‘Dekhni Durai’ won the Best Film and Best Director Award at the Goa State Film Festival. In 2016, Rajeev Shinde was back with ‘K Sera Sera’ which was selected amongst 230 films from all over India at Indian Panorama, 47th International Film Festival of India and which went on to win the National…
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Understanding and appreciating Goenkaar viewers
Vinaya Walavalkar Mantri Panaji, Goa: Drama occupies special importance in the field of entertainment. Why so? Because in movies and serials, everything is pre-planned. A scene is shot and retakes are done again and again till the desired impact is achieved. But drama is different. The viewers are sitting right there as the artists present their skills live. There is…
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I am going to continue my journey in politics: Dr. Ketan Bhatikar
Tanvi Bambolkar Goa: He is one of the best physiotherapists in Goa today. A 32 year-old medical practitioner who also tried his hand at the recent assembly elections through the Panaji constituency, and someone who has received accolades at the national and international level for his work in the field of physiotherapy. Dr. Ketan Bhatikar shares some insights about his…
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HERITAGE BEING IGNORED
Goa: All the heritage structures of Margao have been standing in the historic town holding a profound history of the changes Margao has seen till date. From Camara, to the class A civic body, the Camara and the Communidade building has seen the town rise and these structures hold stories within which not many know about. The Margao Municipal Council…
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The Cool Camps Of Hot Summer
Goa: Summer holidays are here. Gone are those days when children ran to their ancestral houses in the villages or the maternal uncle’s house. Times have changed and so have the concepts of holidays. It is time for summer camps. Nowadays summer camps are much awaited programs for kids as well as parents. A joyous ride for the kids and…
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