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All About Alcohol: Goa gets a museum dedicated to feni September 23, 2021 11:49 am For the average tourists on vacation in Goa, a visit to a museum may figure quite low on their travel itinerary. But businessman and collector Nandan Kudchadkar’s latest venture — a museum dedicated to the “art of drinking” — offers a fresh perspective on …
Best way to keep Goa green is to grab yourself a glass of feni! September 23, 2021 11:06 am What is the best way to save Goa from deforestation? Drinking feni, may well be the answer, says the secretary of the Goa Cashew Feni Distillers and Bottlers Association Hansel Vaz, who on Thursday said, that sipping the state’s unique alcoholic drink and …
Goa: Five escape drowning in Dudhsagar river September 23, 2021 9:11 am
Goa: Sattari ryots threaten stir over pending agro aid September 23, 2021 6:46 am
Goa: 102 new Covid cases, zero mortalities September 23, 2021 6:45 am
Rainfall to continue for next few days in Goa September 23, 2021 6:45 am
Goa University restores affiliation of Sulcorna agriculture college with conditions September 23, 2021 6:45 am
Can promise sun, moon when unsure of winning: Goa CM Pramod Sawant on AAP September 23, 2021 6:45 am
25-year-old Marathi actress Ishwari Deshpande died of suffocation as the car was centrally locked when it fell into creek: Goa Police September 23, 2021 6:15 am Marathi actress Ishwari Deshpande was killed in a tragic car accident in Goa. According to reports, the accident occurred on 20 September morning near Arpora or Hadfade village in the Bardez taluka. The actress' car fell into a creek from a bridge, …
Time runs out for Goa’s coal block plans September 23, 2021 3:30 am
Demarcation of shacks along beaches begins across Goa September 23, 2021 3:30 am
Will complete installing taxi meters by October 31: Goa to HC September 23, 2021 3:30 am
Goa: Tourist cops to prowl beaches from Monday September 23, 2021 3:30 am
Kejriwal is good salesman selling dreams — Goa BJP September 23, 2021 1:04 am Panaji, Sep. 22 (IANS): Dubbing the populist poll promises made in Goa by AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as the pitch of a ‘good salesman selling dreams’, the state BJP on Wednesday accused the party of trying to cheat Goans …
Mamata Banerjee warns BJP of khela hobe in Goa, UP, Assam and Tripura September 23, 2021 12:23 am Warning the BJP, Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday shared her party’s pan-India plans and vowed to defeat the saffron party in several states, including Goa. Ahead of the Assembly bpoll in Kolkata’s Bhabanipur, Banerjee said, “ …
Goa, Delhi CMs call each other 'copycats' over duplicacy in govt schemes September 22, 2021 8:26 pm (MENAFN- IANS) Panaji, Sep 22 (IANS) Stung by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's accusation that his Goa counterpart Pramod Sawant duplicates Delhi government's initiatives, the latter hit back on Wednesday, accusing the AAP national convener …
Kejriwal is good salesman selling dreams: Goa BJP September 22, 2021 11:53 am
Traffic cops harassing tourists, Goa Minister complains to CM September 22, 2021 11:42 am Traffic policemen in Goa are habitually harassing tourists who rent two wheelers and cars for local sightseeing, Goa’s Ports Minister Michael Lobo complained to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday. Lobo said that tourists, who have slowly started …
Kilowott bags two awards at Goa Technology Association September 22, 2021 9:57 am Panaji (Goa) [India], September 22 (ANI/NewsVoir): Goa-based global powerhouse, Kilowott bagged two awards at the prestigious Goa Technology Association (GTA) awards night in the presence of Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, Jennifer Monserrate, …
Goa: Another cop killed in road accident September 22, 2021 9:19 am
Rain activity picks up pace in Goa, IMD forecasts heavy showers September 22, 2021 9:19 am
Goa: Five fatalities in four road accidents in 24 hours September 22, 2021 9:19 am
Class IX, XI failed may get to answer 2022 board exams: Goa Board September 22, 2021 6:43 am
Devendra Fadnavis holds one-on-one meets with BJP MLAs, ministers: Goa assembly elections September 22, 2021 6:43 am
Goa: 107 new Covid cases, 2 fatalities September 22, 2021 6:42 am
Tito’s owner & Goa BJP ticket aspirant wants lie-detector tests of all MLAs September 22, 2021 4:26 am Former owner of Club Titos, one of the top nightclubs in Goa and an aspirant for a BJP assembly election ticket for the 2022 polls, Ricardo D’Souza, wants all MLAs to take a lie detector test to prove they have not taken bribes in public life. D’Souza, who …
Goa: As Michael Lobo dithers, BJP rushes Devendra Fadnavis to keep him on board September 22, 2021 3:38 am Fadnavis brushed aside speculations of Lobo being upset following a meeting with the Calangute MLA and his wife, Parra sarpanch Delilah (R). He said that speaking in the interest of the party does not mean the person is upset
Goa: Hired during second wave peak, Covid workers yet to be paid September 22, 2021 3:38 am
Goa: Soon, get permission to cut trees online September 22, 2021 3:38 am
Man who stole car from Goa nabbed September 22, 2021 1:41 am Coimbatore: The city police on Tuesday detained a youth who had rented a car using fake IDs in Goa. He will be handed over to Goa police on Wednesday. Three of his friends managed to escape. Police said Mohammed Nowfal, 22, of Ernakulam in Kerala, and …
Will bring law to reserve 80% private jobs for residents: Kejriwal in Goa September 22, 2021 12:45 am AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that the AAP will bring in a law to reserve 80 percent private jobs in Goa for the state’ residents if voted to power in the 2022 Legislative Assembly elections. Addressing …
Is Mamata’s Trinamool looking to make political splash in Goa? September 21, 2021 6:50 pm Panaji, Sep 21 (IANS) Is West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress founder Mamata Banerjee looking to make a political splash in 2022 Goa assembly polls? Amid reports that the West Bengal-based party’s scouts have reached out to several politicians …
Goa accounts for 12% of drug manufacturing in India: CM September 21, 2021 2:28 pm Sep 21, 2021 (MENAFN via COMTEX) -- (MENAFN - IANS) Panaji, Sep 21 (IANS) The pharmaceutical industry in Goa accounts for 12 per cent of all medicines manufactured in the country, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday, while also rooting for …
Won’t allow Konkan E-way until Goa highway work is over: Bombay HC September 21, 2021 10:21 am
AAP is original, BJP duplicating policies: Kejriwal in Goa September 21, 2021 9:59 am Accusing the BJP-led coalition government of “duplicating” initiatives of the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal said the people of Goa should elect the “original” AAP, instead of the BJP, which merely duplicates its policies …
Kejriwal assures 80% jobs for locals if AAP voted to power in Goa September 21, 2021 8:21 am
Arvind Kejriwal lands in Goa, looks to tap at joblessness factor September 21, 2021 8:15 am
Goa: This monsoon likely to be normal unlike past 2 years September 21, 2021 8:15 am
Goa: Jennifer Monserrate stays order upholding river dept claim to prime land September 21, 2021 8:15 am
Rs 5,000/month to mining, tourism dependents if AAP forms govt in Goa: Arvind Kejriwal September 21, 2021 8:14 am
Kejriwal assures 80% jobs for locals if AAP voted to power in Goa next year September 21, 2021 8:09 am
Goa: Enrolment for Classes I-VII dipped by 3,000 in pandemic year September 21, 2021 5:36 am From Classes I to IV, enrolment was down by over 2,700 since the previous academic year 2019-20, and students studying from Classes V to VII reduced by 512, as per the directorate of education’s (DoE) educational statistics at a glance for the year. …
FC Goa crushes JFC, enters last eight in style September 20, 2021 7:00 pm ISL outfit FC Goa and regimental side Army Green registered contrasting wins in their concluding Group B league match to reach the quarterfinals of the Durand Cup football tournament on Friday. FC Goa put up a dominant show against ISL rival Jamshedpur FC, …
Ather Energy opens its first experience centre in Goa, 17th in India: All details September 20, 2021 3:23 pm Ather Energy has recently inaugurated its new retail outlet – Ather Space, at Porvorim, Pilerne, Goa in association with Eveer Auto Pvt. The company’s Ather 450X and 450 Plus electric scooters will be available for test rides and purchase at the said Ather …
Two Pune tourists die as car falls into creek in Goa September 20, 2021 2:11 pm Two tourists died after the car they were travelling in fell into a creek in the Arpora area of North Goa in the early hours of Monday. The deceased, identified as Shubham Dedge (28) and Ishwari Deshpande (25), were residents of Pune. According to …
Won’t need to poach Cong MLAs, Fadnavis confident of win in Goa September 20, 2021 1:36 pm The BJP will not need to poach Congress MLAs after the 2022 state assembly polls because the party will win a “historic majority” in the elections, former Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP’s in-charge for the 2022 Goa assembly polls Devendra Fadnavis said …
BJP to win Goa assembly polls with comfortable majority: Devendra Fadnavis September 20, 2021 1:18 pm
BJP to win Goa assembly polls with comfortable majority: Devendra Fadnavis September 20, 2021 12:09 pm
BJP to win Goa assembly polls with comfortable majority: Fadnavis September 20, 2021 11:58 am
Goa churches will be developed with central funds: Kishan Reddy September 20, 2021 11:09 am (MENAFN- IANS) Panaji, Sep 20 (IANS) Goa's historic churches which are maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will be developed by the central government, which will also fund events related to the 60th anniversary of the state's …
Assembly polls 2022: Arvind Kejriwal to hold press conference in Goa today September 20, 2021 10:42 am As the Goa assembly elections are inching closer, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to visit the state today, where polls are due next year. Kejriwal's visit to Goa carries significance as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is gearing up for setting its …
Fadnavis arrives in Goa to meet MLAs, office bearers September 20, 2021 9:34 am Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday arrived in Goa on his first visit to the coastal state after his appointment as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Goa in-charge for the 2022 assembly polls. “This is his first visit after he was …
I feel I am CEO, my govt works like private company: Goa CM September 20, 2021 9:34 am Lauding his own style of governance, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that his government was functioning like a private company under his leadership as a CEO, with the help of bureaucrats who were working beyond their working hours like private …
Goa: Sunday sees 84 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths September 20, 2021 8:59 am
Goa: Rare green sea turtle trapped in fishing net at Palolem rescued, released into sea September 20, 2021 8:59 am
South Goa: At Curtorim farmer’s market, local flavours and arts set the tone September 20, 2021 8:59 am
People should seek benefit of 152 govt schemes, says Goa CM Pramod Sawant September 20, 2021 8:59 am
Accused in drugs cases cannot insist on default bail, says high court of Bombay at Goa September 20, 2021 8:58 am
Unemployment has peaked in Goa, says Kejriwal ahead of visit September 20, 2021 8:37 am Ahead of his two-day visit to Goa, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday took to Twitter to highlight the issue of unemployment in the coastal state. “With unemployment at its peak, Goa’s youth are not getting jobs. Government jobs are available …
Lupin slips 4% as Goa plant gets 7 observations from the USFDA September 20, 2021 5:18 am Shares of Lupin dipped 4 per cent to Rs 913 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Monday after the pharmaceutical company said on Sunday that its Goa facility has received seven observations from the US drug regulator. The Goa plant was inspected in March 2017 …
Four Goa-run colleges headless as govt sits on GPSC names September 20, 2021 1:51 am
Goa: Curti-Khandepar villagers revive five water bodies, inspire a govt scheme September 20, 2021 1:51 am
Arvind Kejriwal to arrive in Goa today September 20, 2021 1:51 am
Goa: Soon, no need to file documents, proofs to avail govt services September 20, 2021 1:51 am
Goa lifts curfew curbs, set ball rolling for reopening schools September 20, 2021 1:51 am
Lupin's Goa plant gets 7 observations from USFDA, firm unperturbed September 19, 2021 4:49 pm Mumbai-based drugmaker said on Sunday that its Goa facility has received seven observations from the US drug regulator. At present, five sites of Lupin either have warning letters of Official Action Indicated (OAI) status from the US Food and Drug …
Goa CM launches doorstep governance project at Tivim September 19, 2021 4:36 pm
Nitin Gadkari tells PWD to resolve senior citizens’ issue over NH work in Goa September 19, 2021 10:14 am
Goa sees 123 new Covid infections, 2 deaths on Saturday September 19, 2021 10:14 am
Goa: August witnessed sharp rise in dengue cases September 19, 2021 10:14 am
Goa: Upto Rs 75L grants for higher education institutes to establish research chairs September 19, 2021 5:24 am
PM Modi knows Goa is a tourist state, Centre will soon permit charters: CM Pramod Sawant September 19, 2021 5:24 am
Goa will play important role in reviving India’s tourism sector: PM Narendra Modi September 19, 2021 5:24 am
Goa: No water & power for 70 years, Dhangars in Cavrem continue to battle the odds September 19, 2021 5:23 am Road connecticity is also missing as they struggle with their livesQUEPEM: CM Pramod Sawant’s announcement of free water supply up to 16,000 litres per month has only rankled the 100-odd members of the Dhangar community in the Cavrem-Pirla panchayat …
Casinos, spas, river cruises set to restart from tomorrow in Goa September 19, 2021 5:23 am
Covid under control, Goa casinos restart Monday September 19, 2021 12:59 am Casinos in Goa are set to open to tourists again from Monday. People who are “either fully vaccinated or those with a RTPCR report should be allowed” into these casinos, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Saturday. He said the state government’s expert …
Restart Goa casinos to boost tourism: Minister to CM September 18, 2021 1:01 pm (MENAFN - IANS) Panaji, Sep 18 (IANS) Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave positive signals about revival of tourism in the state and lauded Goa for 100 per cent coverage of the first Covid vaccine dose, Goa Ports Minister Michael Lobo urged Chief …
Goa's vaccine wastage prevention model will help country: PM during interaction with health workers September 18, 2021 10:17 am Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with healthcare workers and beneficiaries of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Goa via video conferencing after the state completed 100 per cent first dose coverage for its adult population. In a …
Goa’s negative vax wastage at 6%, says CM September 18, 2021 10:13 am While achieving 102 per cent coverage of the first vaccination dose, Goa has also achieved six per cent negative wastage, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said during virtual interactive session chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. Sawant also …
Centre reopening India for tourists, Goa can play big role: PM (Ld) September 18, 2021 9:23 am The Central government is taking steps to reopen India to foreign tourists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, adding that Goa, with its 100 per cent coverage of the first Covid-19 vaccine dose, could play a big part in the revival of the …
PM Modi lauds of efforts Goa HCWs September 18, 2021 9:14 am New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the healthcare workers of Goa for completing 100 per cent of first vaccination dose and said the state is playing important role in the success of the world's …
IRCTC launches cruise liner tours to Goa, Lakshadweep, Sri Lanka: All you need to know September 18, 2021 8:54 am According to the IRCTC, guests onboard the ship will have the experience of sailing to some of the best Indian and international destinations like Goa, Diu, Lakshadweep, Kochi, and Sri Lanka. If you love to holiday in style, then this bespoke tour with ‘ …
PM Modi: With 100% coverage of first dose vaccination, Goa to play crucial role in reviving tourism sector September 18, 2021 8:54 am Congratulating Goa for vaccinating 100 per cent of its eligible population with the first dose of the Covid vaccine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday that the state will now play a crucial role in reviving tourism. He was speaking at a virtual …
Centre reopening India for tourists, Goa can play big role: PM Modi September 18, 2021 8:32 am
Goa: 12-feet king cobra rescued from private farm September 18, 2021 5:56 am
P Chidambaram to arrive today to review poll preparation in Goa September 18, 2021 5:56 am
Goa govt brings village tourism into focus September 18, 2021 5:56 am
Goa open for visitors, ready to start tourism, says CM Pramod Sawant September 18, 2021 5:56 am
PM to interact with Goa Ministers, health workers: CM September 18, 2021 4:42 am (MENAFN - IANS) Panaji, Sep 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will virtually interact with a cross section of the people from Goa, including health workers, Cabinet Ministers, bureaucrats and members of the public, to congratulate them …
Modified assessment pattern for Class IX, XI for 2021-22: Goa Board September 18, 2021 2:37 am
Goa governor summons two-day assembly session from October 18 September 18, 2021 2:37 am
North Goa Covid positivity rate up to 2.3% September 18, 2021 2:37 am Representative imagePANAJI: The weekly case positivity rate for North Goa between September 10 to 16 has risen further to 2.3% compared to South Goa at 1.4%. Fifty three of the positive cases in North Goa and 68% of the positives in South Goa were detected …
Goa CM Pramod Sawant to launch governance at doorstep September 18, 2021 2:37 am
Bombay High Court allows Goa govt’s appeal against Tejpal’s acquittal to be heard virtually September 17, 2021 11:49 pm THE CHIEF Justice of Bombay High Court has allowed Goa government’s appeal against the acquittal of former editor-in-chief of Tehelka Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 sexual assault case to be heard in the virtual mode. The appeal is expected to be heard by the High …
Durand Cup 2021: FC Goa Blank Jamshedpur 5-0 To Finish Top Of Group B September 17, 2021 6:06 pm FC Goa finished the group stages of the Durand Cup 2021 with a convincing 5-0 win over Jamshedpur FC side that was largely made up of players from their youth system. A brace each from Devendra Murgaokar and Muhammed Nemil accompanied by Princeton Rebello’ …
Durand Cup: Army Green enter quarters; FC Goa push Jamshedpur out September 17, 2021 5:14 pm (MENAFN - IANS) Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) Former champions Army Green beat I-league side Sudeva Delhi FC 1-0 to enter the quarter-finals of the 130th Durand Cup here on Friday. Deepak Singh, their two-goal hero from their 3-1 win against Jamshedpur FC (JFC) …
Durand Cup 2021: FC Goa finish Group B atop, Army Green progress September 17, 2021 4:13 pm Goa's Muhammed Nemil has now scored three goals in three games... Former champions Army Green have joined FC Goa in the quarterfinals from Group B of the ongoing 2021 Durand Cup in Kolkata. The Gaurs' 5-0 win over Jamshedpur meant the end of the …
Two-day Goa Assembly session summoned from October 18 September 17, 2021 3:37 pm Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai on Friday summoned a two-day session of the state Assembly from October 18. The sixteenth session is expected to the last session of the seventh Assembly, before the state heads for polls, expected to be held in early …
PM’s b’day celebrations to help BJP poll campaign in Goa: Party official September 17, 2021 2:29 pm Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 71st birthday celebration is a “good opportunity” to canvas for the BJP for the 2022 state Assembly polls, Goa BJP President Sadanand Shet Tanavade said on Friday. “Definitely. It is not only this year. We do the same thing …
Durand Cup: Army Green enter quarters, FC Goa put five past Jamshedpur FC September 17, 2021 2:00 pm Deepak Singh scored the solitary goal to take Army Green to the Durand Cup quarterfinals after the former champions beat Sudeva Delhi FC 1-0 in the final Group B game at the Mohun Bagan ground, here on Friday. Jamshedpur FC were also playing their final …