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LivemintGoa bypolls today: Manohar Parrikar contesting from Panaji seatLivemintCongress leader in Goa and All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretary Girish Chodankar is Parrikar's main rival while Goa Suraksha Manch (GSM) candidate Anand Shirodkar is also in the fray. When he was sworn in as chief minister, Parrikar was not a ...BJP, Cong. to slug it out at Goa bypollsThe HinduPolling For Panaji And Valpoi MLA Seats In Goa TodayNDTVPanaji, Valpoi Assembly bypolls tomorrow; Goa CM Manohar Parrikar, Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane in frayFinancial ExpressFirstpost -Scroll.in -Oneindiaall 28 news articles »

Consult us before signing pact on rivers: Fishermen to state govtTimes of IndiaPanaji: The state government should consult all 25 fishing unions and Goa's fishermen before singing the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Mandovi, Zuari, Mapusa, Chapora, Sal and Cumbharjua rivers between Inland Waterways Authority of India ...

Grants for GEDC in 3 instalmentsTimes of IndiaPanaji: The state government has notified a new pattern of financial assistance to the Goa education development corporation (GEDC). As per the new pattern, the corporation will get 40% of the budget amount, allocated to it by the state government, in ...and more »

'Govt must probe aged women's assault'Times of IndiaVasco: All Goa senior citizen's federation has given a representation to Mormugao deputy collector Mahadev Araundekar asking him to inquire into the handling of the assault case of a 88-year-old senior citizen Revati Otavanekar by her daughter-in-law.and more »

Casinos banned from serving liquorTimes of IndiaCasinos and liquor outlets within the jurisdiction of Panaji have been banned from serving alcohol till midnight on Wednesday, North Goa collector Nila Mohanan said. The ban was enforced from 5pm on Tuesday. "The Panaji jetty will continue to remain ...Arrangements made for smooth pollingThe Navhind Timesall 3 news articles »

Muslim bodies in Goa hail SC, tell parties not to interfere with personal lawsOheraldPresident of Association of All Goa Muslim Jamaats, Bashir Shaikh, said, “We welcome the judgment, even though it will not have any major impact on Goans but nationally it is an important ruling. We have not been in favour of pronouncing talaq thrice ...and more »

National Honeybee Day celebrated in GoaTimes of IndiaPANAJI: In a bid to create awareness on beekeeping, Goa-based ICAR- CCARI recently celebrated National Honeybee Day. The event brought together individual beekeepers and beekeeping associations for interactive session to discuss their experiences ...and more »

High court for affordable justiceTimes of IndiaPanaji: After taking suo motu cognizance of the transfer of Goa cases from National Green Tribunal, Pune, to Delhi by the government, the high court of Bombay at Goa will examine whether this move will properly serve purpose of making available ...No Guardian Of Goa's Natural EnvironmentThe Navhind Timesall 3 news articles »

Govt gives Rs 5k/month for armed forces' war widowsTimes of IndiaPanaji: The state government, under a new scheme, will provide Rs5,000 a month for life to widows of armed forces personnel. The person receiving the assistance must be of Goan origin or born in Goa and domiciled in the state of Goa for a minimum ...

Will tap feasibility of India-Lisbon flights: Diplomat to GoaOutlook Indiapanaji, Aug 22 Indian Ambassador to Portugal Nandini Singla today said she would initiate talks with Air India to explore the feasibility of direct flights from lisbon to India. The diplomat told Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar that possibility ...and more »