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Goa LoP Yuri Alemao to initiate 'people's movement'

Goa Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Friday said his first task (as LoP) will be to initiate a people's movement against the "anti-people policies" of the government.... read..

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Goa MLA Yuri Alemao new LoP in Assembly

The Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly has recognised Congress MLA Yuri Alemao as the Leader of Opposition, with effect from September 30.... read..

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Mapusa Police division celebrates International Day for Older Persons at Bom Jesus Home for the aged

On the occasion of the International Day for Older Persons, staff members of the Mapusa Police division spent quality time with inmates of the Bom Jesus Home for the aged.... read..

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India gets its first hybrid football pitch, FIFA installs turf at Goa stadium for U-17 Women's World Cup

FIFA worked in tandem with the Goa government to give India its first hybrid pitch which will be used for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.... read..

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Russian held for possessing hashish oil worth 9 lakhs in Goa

Goa Police on Thursday arrested one Russian national for allegedly possessing 900 grams of hashish oil worth Rs 9,00,000.... read..

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Goa BJP leader urges govt to set up fund for restoration of catholic churches

Goa BJP leader Savio Rodrigues has urged the Centre and the Goa government to set up a fund to restore heritage catholic churches in the state.... read..

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Govt employees will be taken into confidence before giving 'compulsory retirement': Goa CM

Subsequent to the request of Goa Government Employees Association (GGEA) that three chances should be given to the errant staff before giving 'compulsory retirement', Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said the employees will be taken into confid... read..

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Goa govt aims self-reliance in education; launches online courses

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday, while launching online courses, said that his government has set a target to make Goa self-reliant in every sector, including education.... read..

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Will deport all Bangladeshis staying illegally, says Goa CM

Warning house owners of strict action for failing police verification of tenants, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that a number of Bangladeshis found staying illegally in the coastal state will be deported.... read..

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20 Bangladesh immigrants arrested, will be deported: CM Pramod Sawant

More than 20 illegal Bangladesh immigrants have been arrested in Goa and will be deported to Bangladesh, said Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday.... read..

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Goa: Anjuna Police arrests man for possession of Methamphetamine, Ganja

The Anjuna police on Sunday arrested one accused person for possession of the narcotics substance Methamphetamine.... read..

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Goa to implement comprehensive mobility plan

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday held a meeting to discuss a comprehensive mobility plan for the State and Parking Master Plan for the capital city, Panaji.... read..

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BJP MLA requests CM to bring down shack fees in Goa

BJP MLA Michael Lobo on Friday requested Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to bring down the beach shack fees and other related fees to provide solace to the shack operators.... read..

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Local youth in Goa teaches students after teacher fails to join duty

After a senior teacher refused to join duty in the remote village of Uguem in South Goa, Premanand Rekdo, a D.Ed (Diploma in Education) qualified youngster and ex-student has taken the onus of teaching in government schools students pro bono.... read..

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Two arrested by Colvale Police ; 1 Kg Ganja recovered

Colvale police on Thursday arrested 2 persons from Karnataka for possession of Ganja, police said.... read..

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India on cusp of infra revolution: Indian Army's Engineer-in-chief

Pointing out that now the Army was also using high-energy technology to construct its buildings for operational usage, the topmost engineering officer of the Indian Army on Wednesday said the country was on the cusp of an infrastructure revolution in view... read..

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Goa launches host city logo for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday launched the host city logo of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022.... read..

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Goa: AAP slams Congress for not taking legal action against defectors

The Goa unit of Aam Aadmi Party said on Wednesday that it is the responsibility of the Congress to take some serious legal action against the defectors, otherwise people will lose faith in democracy.... read..

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Defectors in Goa face protests, police complaint, mockery on social media

Unhappy with the politics of defection, sections of society in Goa have started to vent their anger against the eight MLAs who recently switched sides in the state, by lodging complaints, protesting before their houses and mocking them on social media.... read..

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GeM seller Samvad organised in Goa

Government e-Marketplace (GeM), the national public procurement portal, on Wednesday organised 'Seller Samvad' in Panaji.... read..

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Goa to stop import of vegetables from other states

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that vegetables imported from other states under government schemes will be stopped and only local produce will be purchased, once production is increased.... read..

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Congress's Goa unit too backs Rahul Gandhi as party President

The Congress' Goa unit on Tuesday passed a resolution supporting Rahul Gandhi for party President's post.... read..

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Governors of Goa and Gujarat launch natural farming project

The Governor of Goa, P. S. Sreedharan Pillai in the presence of Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devrath launched the project of natural farming organized by the Directorate of Agriculture at Raj Bhavan Donapaula today.... read..

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Disha Patani gears up for shoot of 'Suriya', shares video from Goa

Actor Disha Patani is in Goa for the shoot of her upcoming film opposite Suriya.... read..

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Sonali Phogat death case: CBI, forensic officials reach nightclub for investigation

The Central Burea of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday along with forensic officials reached nightclub 'Curlies' in Anjuna for investigation where actor and BJP leader Sonali Phogat was allegedly drugged and was later declared dead.... read..

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Sonali Phogat murder case: CBI team, forensic experts visit Goa hotel, leave after 10 hrs

The Central Burea of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday, along with forensic experts visited the Leoney Grand Resort in Goa, where late BJP leader Sonali Phogat stayed before her death with her aides.... read..

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Goa CM Pramod Sawant organised cleanliness drive under 'Clean Coast, Safe Sea' programme today

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Union Minister Shripad Naik on Saturday participated in a cleanliness drive organised at Miramar Beach, under their 'Clean Coast, Safe Sea' programme.... read..

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Sonali Phogat case: CBI, forensic experts reach Goa resort at Anjuna Beach

A team of Central Burea of Investigation along with forensic experts arrived at the resort in north Goa where late BJP leader Sonali Phogat stayed before her death.... read..

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One held in Goa for possessing MDMA

Goa Police have arrested one native of Karnataka's Mangaluru for possessing 4 grams of Narcotic Drug MDMA worth Rs. 1,20,000.... read..

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Goa Raj Bhavan to disburse financial aid to 72 patients each of TB, Cancer, Dialysis till PM Modi's next birthday

To mark the celebration of the 72nd birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai informed that the Raj Bhavan will provide financial aid to a total of 216 patients by PM Modi's next birthday.... read..

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Why is IT, ED not looking in BJP's money power politics: Dinesh Rao

Alleging that the ruling BJP paid Rs 30 to 40 crores to Congress MLAs to defect, Congress Goa in-charge Dinesh Gundu Rao on Thursday questioned why Income Tax, and Enforcement Directorate is not looking into the BJP's "misuse of money power".... read..

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Goa will organise cleanliness drive on Sept 17 to keep beach clean, safe for tourists

With an aim to keep the beach clean and safe for tourists, the government of Goa will organise a beach cleanliness drive on September 17, said the officials on Thursday.... read..

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Congress MLAs joined BJP without any condition: Goa CM

While opposition parties in Goa are alleging that eight Congress MLAs, who quit the party and joined the BJP on Wednesday, sold themselves to the saffron camp, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said they have joined the ruling party without any conditions.... read..

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People's wrath will reflect in Lok Sabha polls: Goa Congress

Calling the defection of its eight MLAs to the BJP as the murder of democracy, the Congress unit in Goa on Wednesday said that the wrath of the public against the saffron party will reflect in the Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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Goa: Former Goa CM Digambar Kamat says got approval from gods to join BJP

With multiple high profile leaders exiting from the grand old Congress party, former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat joined the lot on Wednesday and said that the Gods and Goddesses gave him a go-ahead to join the BJP.... read..

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"Stand as symbols of pure evil", Goa Forward Party chief 8 Congress MLAs over merger with BJP

Reacting sharply to the merger of eight Congress MLAs with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Goa on Wednesday, Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai said that they stand as the "symbols of pure evil" while also calling their joining a "subversion of the ... read..

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"Stand as symbols of pure evil", Goa Forward Party chief thrashes 8 Congress MLAs over merger with BJP

Reacting sharply to the merger of eight Congress MLAs with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Goa on Wednesday, Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai said that they stand as the "symbols of pure evil" while also calling their joining a "subversion of the ... read..

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8 Congress MLAs, including former Goa CM Digambar Kamat, LoP Lobo likely to join BJP today

Ahead of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday, eight Congress MLAs, including former Goa CM Digambar Kamat and Leader of Opposition Michael Lobo met with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant at the Assembly Complex.... read..

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Eight destinations seek approval from Goa airport for charter flights slot

Goa Airport has received a request for slots for the arrival of international charter flights from eight destinations including Russia, which will be approved by the end of September, airport officials said.... read..

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Goa CM urges panchayat members not to unseat sarpanchs

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday urged the 'panch' (ward members) of the state not to get involved in unseating sarpanchs (moving no-confidence motion), which according to him halts the development of the villages.... read..

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Congress has a habit of splitting the nation but BJP, RSS have always talked about 'Bharat Jodna': Goa CM Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday lambasted the Congress over its Bharat Jodo Yatra, saying it is more of a 'Congress Jodo Yatra'.... read..

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Sonali Phogat case: Goa CM Pramod Sawant to write to Shah for CBI probe

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that he will write a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting him to transfer the Sonali Phogat case to the Central Bureau of Investigation.... read..

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After demands by family, Union Home Minister gave Sonali Phogat death case to CBI: Goa CM Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that Union Home Minister had given Sonali Phogat's death case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), after constant demands by her family.... read..

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Will adopt progressive way to ensure BJP regains South Goa Lok Sabha seat, says Narayan Rane

Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and BJP leader Narayan Rane on Saturday said he had been appointed by his party as the in-charge for Goa South Lok Sabha seat and South Mumbai in Maharashtra for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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Do Congressmen consider Rahul as leader, asks Narayan Rane

Questioning whether the Congress members consider Rahul Gandhi as leader, Union Minister and BJP leader Narayan Rane on Saturday said that 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' of the Congress party will have no effect on the saffron party.... read..

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Sonali Phogat's case being reviewed at senior levels, chargesheet to be filed on objective grounds: Goa Police

Amid the ongoing stir in the Sonali Phogat's death case, the police on Friday confirmed that the profile was being reviewed at senior levels and said that a chargesheet will be filed on objective grounds.... read..

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Restaurant linked to Sonali Phogat's death in Goa being demolished for violating coastal norms

The Goa government on Friday began demolishing the 'Curlies' restaurant in Goa where actor and BJP leader Sonali Phogat was allegedly drugged and was later declared dead.... read..

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Legalise sand mining in Goa: Congress MP

South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha on Thursday said the state government should legalise the sand extraction by identifying appropriate sites.... read..

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NGT dismisses plea of Goa's Curlies nightclub challenging demolition

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on September 6, dismissed an appeal filed by the owner of Curlies nightclub Linet Nunes, challenging the demolition order of the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA).... read..

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Goa's Curlies restaurant linked to Sonali Phogat's death to be demolished soon over green rules violation

The 'Curlies' restaurant in Goa where actor and BJP leader Sonali Phogat was allegedly drugged will be demolished soon for violating coastal zone norms.... read..

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Assam: Locals of Goalpara demolish madrasa over anti-national activities

Local residents of Pakhuria Char in Assam's Goalpara district, demolished a madrasa on Tuesday after a cleric associated with it was held for alleged anti-national activities.... read..

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