GOA SESSION: MORE CROSSES DESECRATED THIS TIME IN MARCAIM, CM SAYS ACCUSED WOULD BE ARRESTED IN FOUR DAYS
Porvorim (Goa) Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today told the House the culprit involed in desecrating Crosses at Marcaim would be arrested in next three-four days. The issue was raised on the floor of the House by Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar who pointed out that despite arrest of Francis Pereira the desecration continues. “We can’t assure that no one will…
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MAH: PUNE POLICE BUST PICK-POCKETEERS GANG; STOLE CASH AFTER HUGGING VICTIMS
PUNE: Pune police nabbed three people for allegedly stealing cash of people by asking address and giving them a hug. The suspects, all of them acting drunk and asking home and office address, hugged people and stole money from their pocket. The police have identified the three accused as Aakash Balu Dhumal (20), Rohan Balram Jadhav (22), both residents of…
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GOA: INDIAN NAVY FIRES GUN SALUTES
VASCO (GOA): On the occasion of the swearing-in ceremony of president-elect Ram Nath Kovind as the 14th President of India and Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces, the Indian Navy carried out the traditional gun salutes at 12:15 PM on July 25. 21 Guns salutes were fired from Naval Coastal Battery at Sada Hill, Vasco, to bid adieu to the…
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GOA: THIVIM RAILWAY STATION SHOULD BE DECLARED AS SMART STATION: MP SHANTARAM NAIK
PANAJI (GOA): MP Shantaram Naik today said, “Thivim Station is a gateway of Goa to those coming to Goa by railways and hence Konkan Railway should make all efforts to develop the station and its surroundings by making it a smart station.” Naik said that the road leading to Thivim railway station needs to be beautified so that tourists who…
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GOA: ATTEMPTS ON TO SALVAGE LUCKY7 FROM MIRAMAR BEACH
Miramar (Goa): The salvage exercise of controversial grounded off-white casino vessel reached second day today. The amphibious dredger has been clearing off the sand to make way for M V Lucky 7 to enter deep waters. The salvage company from Mumbai Arihant Ship Breakers transported the equipment to Goa on Sunday night. “The dredging work is going…
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GOA: PONDA BADMINTON CLUB’S STATE BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP FROM AUGUST 3rd
PONDA (GOA): Ponda Badminton Club in collaboration with Goa Badminton Association and the DSYA will be organizing the State Badminton Championship at Ponda Sports Complex, Ponda, from August 3 to 6, in the following categories: Men’s / Women’s singles and doubles and mixed doubles, veterans 45 + and 55+ doubles. Participants must submit their entries latest by August 1…
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GOA SESSION: GOOD NEWS FOR SPORTS PERSONS, PRIORITY IN GOVT JOBS, SCHEME FOR WINNING NATIONALLY
Porvorim (Goa) Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikat today asked State sports minister Manohar Ajgaonkar to form a proper scheme to reward those who are fairing well nationally and internationally in sports. “There should be proper reward mechanism for those who fair well nationally and internationally,” Parrikar told Ajgaonkar on the floor of the House. He said those who show…
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GOVT SERVANTS ARE BENEFICARIES OF RATION QUOTA; DEPT ASKS TO SURRENDER THE SAME OR FACE ACTION
Panaji (GOA) Revealing that several government servants are illegally availing the benefit of food security cards/ration cards despite being above poverty line (APL), the Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs has warned to take necessary action against the illegal beneficiaries, if they fail to surrender the same within next two months. In series of illegalities observed, the department…
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EXCLUSIVE: VIJAI SARDESAI SAYS CHELLAKUMAR FRUSTRATED, NEVER TRIED TO TOPPLE GOVT
Porvorim (Goa) The war of words between Congress and Goa Forward party continues. Vijai Sardesai has denied that he ever tried to topple Parrikar led government. VIJAI SAYS: “When Parrikar was abroad, I was also out of country, so the question of lobbying to topple the government does not arise.” Chellakumar was making the statements out of frustration. “Where is the question…
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EXCLUSIVE: VIJAI SARDESAI WANTED TO TOPPLE THE GOVT WHEN PARRIKAR WENT ABROAD, CLAIMS CONGRESS LEADER CHELLAKUMAR
Panaji (Goa) Minutes after Babush Monserratte joined Goa Forward Party, Congress’ Goa desk incharge Chellakumar has spilled the beans. He claimed that Vijai Sardesai and Babush Monserratte wanted to topple the government when Manohar Parrikar was abroad. The Congress leader said that the move could not materialize as Vijai wanted to be the chief minister which was refused by…
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