Goa
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Goa’s GSDP increased by 33 pc in last two decades: CM Sawant
Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of the coastal state has increased by 33 per cent over the last 20 years. Addressing a…
- Crime and Accident
3 from Hyderabad killed in Goa mishap involving Russian driver
Hyderabad: Three people from Hyderabad were killed in a car accident in Goa, police said on Saturday, December 2. The deceased about to get into a car when another car being driven…
- India
Goa: Hindu groups seek action against Halal certified products
Panaji: Several Hindu organisations in Goa on Tuesday demanded banning the sale of Halal certified products in Goa on the lines of the decision taken by the Uttar Pradesh government. The representatives…
- India
Goa jail inmates burn Ravan’s effigy to celebrate Dasara, 4 officials suspended
Panaji: Four officials of the Colvale Central Jail in Goa were suspended for alleged dereliction of duty after videos surfaced on social media showing the prison inmates burning an effigy of demon king…
- India
Oman Air set to start Goa-Muscat flight
Panaji: A direct flight service between Manohar International Airport (MIA) in Goa and Muscat will commence from October 29. Oman Air will operate the flight four times a week, according to a MIA…
- Entertainment
Indian Panorama announces official selection for 54th IFFI 2023
Panaji: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has announced the selection of 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films for its main component, Indian Panorama. The shortlisted films will be shown…
- India
Youth detained in Goa for remarks on Islam, Prophet
Panaji: A-27 year unemployed local resident has been detained by Goa police for allegedly involved in posting objectionable remarks on social media against Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. On September 30, tension…
- India
One killed, 22 injured as Hyderabad-bound bus overturns in Goa
Panaji: One person was killed and 22 others injured after a Hyderabad-bound bus overturned at Dharbandora in South Goa on Monday evening, police said. Police said that the accident occurred when the…
- News
Tension in Goa over defamatory post hurting Muslim sentiments
Panaji: Tension prevailed in some parts of Goa after some yet-to-be-identified persons allegedly posted defamatory messages on social media which hurt the sentiments of the Muslim community. Muslim organisations have filed police…
- India
Disruptive passenger deboarded from Goa-Bengaluru Air India Express flight
New Delhi: A passenger was offloaded from Air India Express Goa-bound flight after he misbehaved with cabin crew while boarding the flight from Bengaluru airport. “A passenger behaved in an inappropriate manner…
- India
‘Canada advisory not based on facts’, says Goa DGP
Panaji: Clarifying that foreign tourists, particularly women have always preferred Goa as a favourite destination on account of safety and security, Goa Director General of Police (DGP) Jaspal Singh has said that…
- India
Hijab row: Students stage protest in Goa over Principal’s suspension
Panaji: Students of Keshav Smruti Higher Secondary School from South Goa on Wednesday took out a protest rally demanding revocation of the principal’s suspension who has been suspended over the hijab row.…
- India
Goa: School principal suspended over hijab row
Panaji: Principal of a school in Goa was suspended by the management after Hindu organisations alleged that he allowed students to visit mosque, where they were allegedly forced to wear hijab. Director,…
- India
STs in Goa warns to boycott Lok Sabha election if Centre fails to reserve seats
Panaji: A total of 16 Scheduled Tribe (ST) organisations, under the banner of Mission Political Reservation for Scheduled Tribes (MPRST), have unanimously passed a resolution to boycott the Lok Sabha elections next…
- India
Sunburn issue: Govt will not dance to tune of music festival organisers, says Goa Tourism Minister
Panaji: Amid speculation that the Sunburn Music Festival will be shifted to Mopa, in close vicinity of the Manohar International Airport, this year, Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Sunday asserted that…
