Azgaonkar: Siddhanath hill will be developed as tourist destination
PANAJI: The Minister for Tourism, Manohar ‘Babu’ Azgaonkar on Tuesday said that the government is all set to develop the Siddhanath hill as a tourist destination under a holistic plan for the...
View ArticleWill absorb 6 to 7 employees from BFDA in fisheries dept: Parrikar
PANAJI: The Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, on Tuesday, assured the state legislative assembly that the government before the end of the current financial year will absorb six to seven employees from...
View ArticleRane pitches for tourism policy, stern punishment in drug cases
PANAJI: Stating that there is a need for a tourism policy, senior Congress MLA Pratapsingh Rane on Tuesday urged the government to maintain the existing tourism infrastructure in the state. “There is a...
View ArticleFew takers for schemes on pounds for stray animals
PANAJI: There has been poor response from panchayats and municipalities to government schemes for constructing pounds for stray cattle and stray dogs. Director of animal husbandry and veterinary...
View ArticleNow, scheme for old and emaciated cows
PANAJI : The government in a period of four months will formulate a scheme to support the dairy farmers in maintaining their old and non-lactating cows. Coming out with this information, Chief Minister...
View ArticleTourism master plan to be ready soon
PANAJI: Tourism Minister Manohar ‘Babu’ Azgaonkar on Tuesday said the preparation of tourism master plan, including tourism policy, with focus on all-round development of state tourism has been at the...
View ArticleNew twist in saga: Marcaim cemetery desecrated
PONDA: The saga of desecrations of religious places has got a new twist. Some 12 crosses and other religious symbols in the cemetery of Fatima Chapel at Karanzale in Marcaim village of Ponda taluka...
View ArticleEither Jennifer or Tony may make sacrifice for Babush
PANAJI: The entry of former St Cruz MLA Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate into the Goa Forward Party has triggered political speculations. It is speculated that Atanasio Monserrate may either contest from...
View ArticleBabush, Vijai wanted to topple Parrikar govt: Chella Kumar
PANAJI: Stating that Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai and former Santa Cruz MLA Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate wanted to topple the BJP government when Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar was...
View ArticleBabush joins GFP, clears way for CM’s win
PANAJI: In a major political development in the state, former St Cruz MLA Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate on Tuesday joined the Goa Forward Party, a coalition partner of the BJP-led government,...
View ArticleCultural merit marks from this academic year: Gaude
NT NETWORK PANAJI Minister for Art and Culture Govind Gaude on Wednesday announced that the government will introduce cultural merit marks from this academic year. Replying to demands for grant on...
View Article3 insulated trucks to help keep fish fresh while transporting
NT NETWORK PANAJI With an aim to provide hygienic facilities to the fishermen and increase fisheries production in a sustainable manner for the economic prosperity of the fishing community in the...
View ArticleMayem evacuee property: 1,391 applications pending, says govt
NT NETWORK PANAJI The government on Wednesday through a written reply stated that presently there are altogether 1,391 applications pending for the issue of provisional declarations pertaining to the...
View ArticleMisuse of sick leave by cops comes under Lokayukta scanner
NT NETWORK PANAJI In an attempt to rein in the misuse of medical leave by police personnel in South Goa, the state Lokayukta has sought from South Goa superintendent of police Arvind Gawas copies...
View ArticleSusegad Goa drags its feet on RERA
NT NETWORK PANAJI While builders and brokers in Maharashtra are rushing to get their projects registered under the Real Estate Regulation Authority, Goa has been dragging its feet on implementation of...
View Article2290 persons went missing in last 42 months
NT NETWORK PANAJI As many as 2290 persons went missing in the state in the last 42 months, and of which 428 persons are yet to be traced. The information pertaining to the missing persons was...
View ArticleLucky 7 has no valid licence to anchor in Mandovi: CM
NT NETWORK PANAJI Clearing the air on the grounded casino vessel, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said the MV Lucky Seven has no valid licence to enter and anchor in the waters of river...
View ArticleFrancis has denied desecrating Marcaim cemetery: Parrikar
NT NETWORK PANAJI Virtually indicating that more than one person could be involved in the acts of desecration of the religious structures and graveyards in the state, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar...
View ArticleStung Vijai goes hammer and tongs against Cong
NT NETWORK PANAJI Coming out heavily against the Congress party for levelling allegations at him pertaining to a plot to topple the Parrikar government, Minister for Town and Country Planning Vijai...
View ArticleState to write to Centre over polluting coal handling in Vasco
NT NETWORK PANAJI Categorically stating that the government is constantly monitoring the coal scenario in Vasco, and would not allow coal pollution in the port town, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar...
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