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In a direct attack on the Opposition Congress and the Goa Forward party, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Monday said that the Mhadei was sold during the Congress time. He said that the Goa Forward party also never spoke opposing aversion when they were ruling as the Mhadei award was given in 2018, which is against Goa’s interest. Sawant, addressing a press conference, said that it was only after he took over as CM he has pursued the case aggressively with Centre and the Supreme Court. “I have taken up the case with Centre and only after I became…

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In what could be a major boost to tourism, Goa tourism has received safe travel stamp which will pave way for international tourists. “We’re happy to announce that #Goa has now received the @WTTC #SafeTravels Stamp; backed by @unwto & has recognised the efforts of @goatourism to enforce numerous safety protocols validated by WTTC,” tweeted GOAMILES official. The tweet further said that the development puts Goa on the world map with international safety standards. #GoaMiles. This comes as a major relief after the UK based TUI charter agency had canceled flights as the government did not permit travel to Goa.

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The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee said it will join the nationawide protest to demand justice for HATRAS victim. “As part of Nation wide Protest of AICC, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee to hold protest of SILENT SATYAGRAHA tomorrow Tuesday, 6th October at 4 pm at Azad Maidan, Panjim to demand justice for 19 year young rape victims family of HATRAS, (U. P.). The protest is also aimed at the atrocities against women under BJP rule and to condemn act of UP Police of manhandling our leader Shri. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi in heinous way and arresting both of them,” said…

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Ponda : Madkai MLA Sudin Dhavlikar has taken a dig at Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant’s comments of doubling the milk production by the end of the year saying instead of increasing the State government has convened to finish the Goa Dairy. At a function, on Sunday, CM said the production of Goa Dairy would be doubled to 1.5 lakh litres a day from existing 85,000 litres per day. “This government made all efforts to finish off Goa Dairy by bringing in SUMUL to Goa,” he said. Dhavalikar said that if the CM can achieve the target he would supply…

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Panaji: 7 persons on an illegal pershing boat were detained off the coast of Cacra for conducting illegal fishing activities within the prohibited Nautical Mile radius, with illicit fishing nets amongst other gross violations. The seized 300 kgs of fish have been handed over to the Director of Fisheries. Revenue Minister Jennifer Monseratte announced this on twitter “I thank PI Siddhant Shirodkar and the Coastal Police team for their swift action in this case that has contributed in helping the local fishermen in Cacra.”

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Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today inaugurated DISHTAVO (Digital Integrated System for Holistic Teaching and Virtual Orientations), a unique online teaching and learning initiative by the Directorate of Higher Education at Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto Panaji today. Consultant for teaching and Learning Dr. Anil Dinge,  Prof. at State Higher Education Council; Dr. Vithal Tilve, Asst Professor Smt. Vandana Naik, and Director, Directorate of Higher Education Shri. Prasad Lolayekar was present on the occasion.  DISHTAVO is a comprehensive program to create online E-content in the form of video lectures of syllabus pertaining to colleges affiliated to Goa University. Stating that online education…

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PANAJI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has taken strong stand on Mhadei river issue. We will do everything to protect it. Union Environment Minister Prakash Javdekar has through his arrogance snubbed the entire state of Goa. A Union Minister’s visit would usually be an opportunity for the citizens of the state to receive some clarity on the many environmental decisions taken by the Center and the state and air grievances. But once again BJP has proved that they don’t care about Goans. Mr Javdekar brushed aside any chance of discussion or query. We can only assume that he felt this…

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