Tag: Goa
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Destination For Adrenaline Junkies
One of India's favourite destinations for adventure sports, Goa now offers bungee jumping as well, reports Deepak Chakroborty.
October 12, 2019 -
Goa govt to slash road tax by 50 per cent to boost demand in auto sector
Currently, two-wheelers costing upto Rs 1.5 lakh are taxed at 9 per cent of the vehicle cost, while those between Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh at 12 per cent. The vehicles costing more than Rs 3 lakh attract 15 per cent tax, as per the data.
October 9, 2019 -
Tarun Tejpal rape case hearing adjourned by Goa court till October 21
Special public prosecutor Francisco Tavora told reporters that the Court had set October 21 to October 23 as the time period for the next dates for the trial.
October 7, 2019 -
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing after ‘technical glitch’; Goa minister says engine on fire
However, the airline has strongly refuted the occurrence of any fire in the engine of the flight.
September 30, 2019 -
Goa BJP MLA Atanasio Monserratte charged for raping teenager
55-year-old Monserratte the MLA from Panaji constituency, has been booked under Indian Penal Code Section 376 (rape) and relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).
September 26, 2019 -
Heavy rains have deteriorated Goa airport: Indian Navy
The Dabolim international airport, Goa's only airport, operates out of the Indian naval base INS Hansa in South Goa district.
September 11, 2019 -
‘BJP should follow one nation, one rule on beef ban’: Goa Congress
State Congress President Girish Chodankar accused the BJP of trying to take mileage from the beef ban issue. BJP brings it up only when it deems politically beneficial for the party.
September 10, 2019 -
Chief coach of Goa state swimming team sacked for molesting minor
Minister of sports and youth affairs Kiren Rijiju directed the Swimming Federation of India to ensure that the "coach is not employed anywhere in India."
September 5, 2019 -
Goa fudging data to declare villages as ODF, says Congress’ Kamat
The state's Director (rural) for Swachh Bharat Mission declared, on Saturday that both the districts in the state (North Goa and South Goa) were ODF.
September 1, 2019 -
UP resident arrested in Goa with Rs 55,000 fake notes
The accused Mohammad Shadab tried to buy chips at a casino worth Rs 55,000 with fake notes of Rs 500 denomination. He has been arrested.
August 28, 2019 -
Floods in Goa affect 6,000 farmers: State Deputy Chief Minister
According to the Agriculture Minister, the state government would look at revising the compensation ratio, which according to farmers is quite meagre at present.
August 20, 2019 -
Stray dogs force Air India to abort landing in Goa
According to the statement, the dogs were not sighted by the Air Traffic Control staff because it was pitch dark.
August 13, 2019 -
Trying to discourage TikTok, PUBG among students: Goa CM
In a circular issued to the heads of educational institutions schools were asked to call a meeting of Parents Teachers Associations to create awareness and 'not to download or use Tik Tok app and PUBG game.'
August 5, 2019 -
International Film Festival of India: Complete list of screening schedule out in September
The festival will be held in Goa from 20-28 November 2019.
July 15, 2019 -
After Karnataka, Goa, 107 Bengal lawmakers will switch to BJP ‘Very Soon’, says Mukul Roy
Mukul Roy's comments came amid several Trinamool councillors returning to the party after switching to the BJP.
July 14, 2019 -
After CM drops 4 ministers, BJP leader, 3 Congress defectors join Goa Cabinet
Chandrakant Kavlekar, a former leader of Opposition, is likely to be appointed as the deputy chief minister, the post previously held by Vijai Sardesai.
July 13, 2019 -
Ahead of Cabinet reshuffle, Goa CM drops 4 ministers to induct Congress defectors
The BJP in Goa engineered a split in the 15-member Congress legislature party and inducted the 10-member splinter group headed by the leader of opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar into the BJP.
July 13, 2019