WHITE WATER RAFTING TO COMMENCE SOON ON MAHADAYI RIVER
Panaji White water rafting on the Mahadayi river near Valpoi will begin in the next fortnight, a state government official said today. The major attraction this year will be shooting a personalised video of rafting that can be shared on various social media platforms. “The white water rafting on the Mahadeyi river would start in a fortnight with additional attractions like…
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GTDC TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE PILGRIMAGE TOURS TO TIRUPATHI FROM JULY 2
Panaji Goa Tourism through Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) will launch exclusive package tours from July 2 with special facilities for pilgrims desiring to partake in Tirupathi Darshan. According to a statement here on Saturday, Minister for Tourism Manohar Ajgaonkar will launch the Tirupathi Balaji Darshan tour services on July 2 along with Nilesh Cabral, Chairman, Goa Tourism Development Corporation and…
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THREE SUMMONED BY POLICE IN CONNECTION WITH TCP MINISTER’S DOCTORED VIDEO CASE
FATORDA Three men have been summoned by police in connection with a video purportedly showing TCP minister Vijai Sardesai arguing with a fisherwoman and using derogatory words, an official said. “A banker Raghuvir Shirodkar, a lecturer Sushant Naik and a lawyer Aditya Naik have been summoned for questioning tomorrow,” Fatorda police inspector Navlesh Dessai said today. Sardesai had, earlier, alleged that his…
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4-MEMBER COMMITTEE FORMED TO INVESTIGATE HOSPICIO HOSPITAL FIRE: VISHWAJIT RANE
MARGAO A fact-finding committee has been formed to investigate the fire that broke out in the Hospicio Hospital in Margao yesterday evening, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said today. The committee comprises the state Health Secretary, Director of Health Services Dr Sanjiv Dalvi, Medical Superintendent of Hospicio Hospital Dr Irea Almeida and Additional Secretary (Health) Dr Rajnanda Desai, Rane informed. The fire had…
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CONGRESS DEMANDS INDEPENDENT INQUIRY INTO HOSPICIO HOSPITAL FIRE INCIDENT
AGENCIES|MARGAO The Goa Congress in Goa today demanded that the State Government should conduct a thorough inquiry into the incident of fire at Hospicio Hospital in Margao on Friday. In a statement, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee ( GPCC) spokesperson Sidhanath Buyão said it was sheer luck that no patients were present on the second floor of the Portuguse-era hospital building when it…
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KETAMINE CASE: DRI INVESTIGATION REVEALS DRUG DEALERS TO BE CONVICTED KILLERS
AGENCIES|MUMBAI The ketamine drug raid has, till now, led to the arrest of 11 people, including two British nationals, a Canadian national and a Vietnamese. According to information available from reliable sources, the further investigation into the matter enabled the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials to know that the Vietnam-origin accused is a convicted killer. The 38-year-old Ken Nguyen had been…
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AAP DEMANDS COMPLETE BAN ON USE OF PLASTIC IN STATE
AGENCIES| PANAJI The Aam Admi Party (AAP) in Goa today demanded a complete ban on the use of plastic bags in the state and also claimed that the much-hyped Saligao based treatment plant was failing due to increased loads of plastic in the garbage. Speaking at a press conference, AAP leader Dean D’Cruz said that as the Member of the High Court appointed…
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INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION EXTENDS SUPPORT TO MODI GOVERNMENT’S AYUSHMAN BHARAT SCHEME
AGENCIES New Delhi The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Friday extended its support to Modi government’s flagship Ayushman Bharat scheme, popularly called Modicare, after an assurance from the government to consider their issues. Speaking to media persons IMA secratary general R.N. Tandon said that: “We had a positive and fruitful discussion, and the government has assured us to look into the various issues pointed…
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ILLEGAL VENDORS NEAR VASCO MARKET WARNED BY MMC
VASCO After receiving a number of complaints of illegal occupation on footpaths near the municipal market, the officers of the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) conducted an inspection of the area on Friday morning. The people had complained that the illegal encroachments on footpaths were hindering the movement of pedestrians as well as the traffic. The inspection team sent by MMC chief officer…
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DRISHTI MARINE TO SET UP “NO SELFIE” ZONES AT UNSAFE POINTS ALONG COASTLINE
PANAJI Amid a series of drownings and accidents along Goa’s coastline, the state-appointed lifeguard agency, Drishti Marine, has identified and set up “no selfie” zones at 24 unsafe selfie points, an official said on Friday. Speaking to reporters, CEO of Drishti Marine, Ravi Shankar said that the aim of setting up “no selfie” zones is to reduce the number of accidents, caused by…
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