INDIAN RAILWAYS TO LAUNCH SHRI RAMAYANA EXPRESS
AGENCIES|NEW DELHI The Railways will run a unique pilgrim train, Shri Ramayana Express, from November 14 on the Ramayana circuit to cover the major destinations related to the Hindu epic, the Railway Ministry announced on Tuesday. According to the Ministry, the Indian Rail Tourism and Catering Corp (IRCTC) will run the 800-seater train from Delhi Safdarjung railway station. The train will…
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PWD MINISTER SUDIN DHAVALIKAR ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL IN MUMBAI
AGENCIES|MUMBAI Public Works Department Minister Sudin Dhavalikar has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, a family member informed today but refused to disclose the illness. Sudin Dhavalikar, 61, was undergoing regular medical check-up at the hospital in Mumbai where he was admitted yesterday, his younger brother Dipak Dhavalikar told reporters. Another family member, on condition of anonymity, said the minister underwent…
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GTDC’s SUNDAY MONSOON TREKKING EXPEDITION HEADS TO BUDRUK SHELOP–SATTARI ON JULY 15
PANAJI GTDC’s Sunday monsoon trekking expedition heads to Budruk Shelop on Sunday, July 15. The place is known for its small seasonal cascades, which is bursting rich with Goa ’s bio-diversity at this time of the year. One can get the thrills of soaking oneself at the different cascades of Budruk Shelop. This Sunday’s trek also has a mix of history and adventure. For those who would like to relish a slice of history, a visit to the BRAHMA TEMPLE at BRAHMAKARMALI…
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SUPREME COURT OPEN TO LIVE STREAMING ITS PROCEEDINGS
AGENCIES|NEW DELHI With an aim to bring transparency and accountability, the Supreme Court on Monday said it was open to live streaming of its proceedings under “comprehensive and holistic guidelines”. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said that if they go for live streaming, it would start off with one court as a…
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PEOPLE’S PRAYERS HELPED ME RECOVER: PARRIKAR
PANAJI Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, on Monday, said that more than medical treatment and willpower, it is the prayers by people from Goa, especially BJP workers, which led to his recovery. Parrikar, who addressed a meeting of Goa BJP’s Mahila Morcha for the first time since his return from the US after getting treated for advanced pancreatic cancer, also flayed the…
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GSPCB TO CURB RELEASE OF RAW SEWAGE INTO WATER BODIES
PANAJI The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) will take measures to ensure establishments, including hotels, don’t release raw sewage into the state’s water bodies. The decision was taken during the board’s meeting last week, a statement from the GSPCB said today. “Members were informed that closure directions have been issued to three units discharging their waste in the creek close to…
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SURLA LOCALS DEMAND BANNING OF LIQUOR IN THEIR VILLAGE
VALPOI In a special meeting at Surla-Sattari, the locals have decided to ban the consumption of liquor in their village. The villagers have signed a memorandum opposing tourists who carry liquor and create a mess in their village. Locals claim that they are annoyed over the regular misbehaviours and rubbish created by tourist under influence of liquor. The areas of Surla-Sattari…
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GOA GOVERNOR ADMINISTERS PLEDGE TO STUDENTS, ASKS NOT TO BREAK MARRIAGE OVER TRIVIAL ISSUES
PANAJI Goa Governor Mridula Sinha on Saturday administered pledge to 9,000 passing out students of Goa University not to break-up marriages over trial issues, keep off from drugs, save women in distress and not to send parents to old age home. She administered the pledge during her address at the 30th annual convocation of Goa University, during which the nine thousand…
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PRESIDENT KOVIND ARRIVES IN GOA; ADDRESSES GOA UNI CONVOCATION
BAMBOLIM The President of India Ram Nath Kovind today arrived in the state and addressed the 30th Annual Convocation of Goa University. President Kovind will later attend a civic reception which will be hosted by the State Government in his honour. The President is on a two-day visit to Goa and will also be visiting the Basilica of Bom Jesus in…
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FDA TAKES ACTION AGAINST STALLS OUTSIDE GMC
BAMBOLIM Food & Drug Administration (FDA) officials today took action against stalls and outlets outside GMC. It was reported that food was being cooked in dirty premises and in unhygienic conditions. “All outlet and stall owners were sent show-cause notices and reminders 15 days ago. Since there was no reply from the owners, we came here to inspect and have asked…
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