COALITION’S ALLY LEADER AT LOGGERHEADS WITH GOVT OVER BANGUINIM FACILITY
Panaji (Goa): The proposed garbage treatment plant at Bainguinim has taken a political twist as the City Corporation is at loggerheads with the Goa government. A major section of the ruling Corporators, who are backed by Goa Forward Party’s new joinee Atanasio Monserrate alias Babush are set to walk the steps of their ‘boss’ joining the regional party. The development is…
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FIRST OF ITS KIND “GOA BAZAAR” TO COME UP AT MERCES
Panaji (GOA) The first of its kind State-of-the art ‘Goa Bazaar’ project is being planned at Merces, providing a business platform for local and inter-state artisans and self help groups. The project is estimated to cost Rs 55 crores. RDA Minister Jayesh Salgaonkar said the ‘Goa Bazaar’ project will be set up on 30,000 sq. mtrs at the entrance of Merces. …
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ON DAY-TWO LUCKY 7 DRIFTS JUST 50 MTRS
Miramar (Goa) : The salvors of M/s VMS Marine LLC failed to tow the controversial off-shore casino vessel M V Lucky 7 on the second day of the salvaging exercise as it managed to pull just 50 mtrs from Miramar beach today. “Salvors didn’t manage to pull the vessel to deep waters in Aguada bay, but the reason is due to…
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CHILD COMMISSION EXPOSES UNENDING PROBLEMS IN CONTROVERSIAL JUVENILE HOME APNA GHAR
Panaji (Goa): The very controversial shelter-cum-remand home for juveniles Apna Ghar – infamous for escapes of inmates and brawls – suffers serious crisis. According to the annual report 2016 released by the Goa State Commission for Child Rights, funds to repatriate children, lack of professional as well as trained teachers and counselors, and most importantly hygiene are some of…
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GOA: LIQUOR LICENCES IN MUNICIPAL AREAS TO BE RENEWED
Panaji (Goa) The liquor outlets in the municipal areas have a good news. Their licenes would be renewed by Excise department. The renewal of the licences of the liquor outlets which are alongside the highways was kept on hold following Supreme Court directively. The department has said that the SC has amended its order allowing renewal of licences for the…
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YEVA KONKANAT THE NEUTRAL VIEW STRIKES CHORD WITH KONKAN REGION
The long patch of road travelling through fields and green belt from Kankavli in Maharashtra’s Konkan area led us to Devgad, a small coastal town 40 kms away. As we reached the place representing the ethos of Konkan, we took a small lane leading towards a bridge that connects Devgad to Kunkeshwar, a place known for its famous Shiva…
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NOT 100 PERCENT BUT PARTIAL SUCCESS IN MOVING THE CONTROVERSIAL CASINO SHIP
Miramar (Goa) The casino ship M V Lucky 7 managed to move, albeit partially in the first attempt to pull it in deep waters for patch-up of cracks. Sources said the vessel rotated 180 degrees at the Miramar beach during the high tide in the afternoon. However, it could not be moved further till evening with the salvors…
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TWO DAY LONG HOMOEPATHIC CONGRESS OF HMAI CONCLUDES IN GOA
Panaji (Goa) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH Shripad Naik has said Homoeopathy being most efficacious and cost effective treatment of medicine, Government is committed for its further propagation as a matter of policy. He said, in India, it is used as one of the most preferred systems, be it for the day-to-day illness, or chronic ailments. Delivering his…
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M V LUCKY 7 TO TRY ITS LUCK MOVE FROM MIRAMAR
Miramar (Goa): Any moment from now the now floating M V Lucky 7 off shore casino vessel will make its first attempt to enter deep off Miramar waters for further repairs. The vessel, which ran agrounded at Miramar beach on July 16, continues to remain an eye-opening since then. Sources said the vessel will undergo repairs…
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GOA: DEFENCE MINISTER NIRAMALA SITHARAMAN CALLS PARRIKAR AS HER INSPIRING POLITICAL MENTOR
Verem (Goa) This would certain be a proud moment for Goa. Union Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman called her predecessor Manohar Parrikar as her inspiring political mentor during the function held today to flag off ship INSV Tarini. Tarini will be circumnavigating the globe and it would be the first all women crew ship to do so. This is what the defence…
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