THE TOMB OF JESUS
Christianity’s sacred monument restored ahead of Easter Christians all over the world celebrate Good Friday and Easter to commemorate the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Anointed and buried in a new tomb by Joseph of Arimathea after the Romans crucified him on the cross, Christians believe that God raised Jesus from the dead and that he appeared to…
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BUDGET: THE ROAD AHEAD
Big Promises of Budget Growth at 11 percent Garbage-free Goa by 2020 Beggar-free and Kerosenefree Goa Mandovi bridge completion during FY 2017-18 Zuari Bridge to be commenced in 2019 South Goa district hospital to be put in operation by 2018 Agriculture growth at 6 percent Agriculture sector sustainable and double farmers’ income by 2022 VRS scheme for lethargic government…
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Adventure In the sky with Hot Air Balloon
The GTDC, in a bid to attract more tourists to the adventure ride, organised a balloon ride in Curchorem recently. Some untoward incidents which happened recently had caused doubts and fear amongst the people from Goa. The adventurous hot air balloon voyages have been creating distress among the villages of South Goa lately. Two cases of a hot air balloon,…
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Goa likely to get enhanced mining capacity during oncoming season
When the new iron ore mining season will commence in the State in October,there is something to cheer for the mining companies as well as the State government,with the Supreme Court considering to enhance the ore production capacity, which is currently capped at 20 million tons annually. The Expert Committee in its final report placed before the Apex Court had recommended enhancing the fresh ore production cap to 30 million tons and further 38 million tons on augmentation of required infrastructure by the State government. The Committee in its interim report earlier had proposed 20 million tons production limit for Goa- which is currently in force. The Supreme Court is hearing the illegal mining case filed by Goa Foundation in 2012. The ongoing mining season for the State will conclude on May 31 thereafter temporary suspension of activities for four month monsoon season. Speaking to sections of media, after representing Goa’s demand before the Apex Court on Monday, Additional solicitor General of India Atmaram Nadkarni said that the Court is positive towards State demand and has said it will consider it in July when the bench will resume after the vacation. Nadkarni explained that the Supreme Court appointed Expert Committee in its final report has proposed that the earlier assessed fresh extraction limit of 20 million tons per annum need to be enhanced to 30 million tons. “On Monday, the Court agreed to consider our demand; but since the bench will be now on vacation, the matter is been kept in July. So, in the new mining season which will commence after the monsoon season, it is most likely that we will be able to extract enhanced ore limit,” he said For the ongoing season, total 44 leases have commenced operation. For the last financial year, leases achieved the target of 20 million tons. For the first two months of the current financial year, the Mines department has set target of 8 million tons before the mining firms. Team TNV
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SONSODO DUMP FINALLY SET TO BE CLEARED
The Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has announced plans of three more garbage treatment plants in Goa. He was speaking during his visit to Sonsodo earlier last week. With these three plants the total strength of dedicated GTP’s will go to four plants all over Goa. The Chief Minister has also assured Goans of streamlining the garbage management of the…
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Goa police hits road against traffic violations
Panaji: Armed with the latest gadgets, the traffic police today descended on various stretches of the State to act against the rash and negligent driving, drunken driving and various other violations. The action is a follow up of the meeting held by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar yesterday asking the police to be stricter in implementing the traffic laws. Parrikar was…
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SONSHI ISSUE: GHRC SEEKS REPORT FROM CS,DIRECTOR OF MINES AND GSPCB
Panaji: The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) comprising of A.D.Salkar and J.A Keny has today issued notices to the Chief Secretary, Director of Mines and the Member Secretary Goa State Pollution Control Board seeking a detailed report within two weeks on the complaint filed by Adv. Aires Rodrigues over the denial of fresh air and water to the residents of Sonshi…
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Safety and security of tourists No 1 priority for Tourism Minister, Govt. of Goa
Manohar Azgaonkar outlines his priorities for tourism with regards to safety and security of tourists Panjim, 18 April: Be it on or off the coast, tourists make Goa their preferred destination to holiday every season. The increasing number of arrivals whether from the national segment or international segment reinforces one fact that Goa is a much loved destination all through the year. From 27.88 Lakhs tourist arrivals in…
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Truck driver in Corlim accident appears before police
The truck driver, who was on the run after a packed car rammed into the huge vehicle killing five persons during the busy evening hours of Monday, appeared before the Goa police claiming innocence. Sholapur-based Ganesh along with his cleaner, who hails from Belgaum testified before the Old Goa police team justifying why they ran away from the accident…
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DRY DAYS AHEAD?
Believe it or not! For Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar the reins of power always come bundled with some major turmoil. Be it the iron-ore mining industry disaster in 2012 or the ongoing liquor ban crisis, Parrikar’s sarkar has always been marked with ‘panvoti’ than ‘parivartan’. One may recall that within six months of taking charge in 2012, Parrikar had…
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