Organised by the National Book Trust, India (Ministry of Education) in association with the Government of Goa, Samarth Yuva Foundation, and Lokmanya Cultural Foundation, the festival promises a five-day celebration of books, ideas and culture.
Fearing sea erosion could become a major threat to the Tourism Industry of Goa, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has moved a Private Member Resolution recommending the government to appoint a high-level inquiry commission to investigate the coastal soil erosion in Goa.
The 51st International Film Festival of India is joining the national and international celebrations of the 125th Birth Anniversary Year of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in a very fitting manner, with a special screening of this 2005 film today, January 23, 2021, at the festival venue in Panaji, Goa.
Asked whether the appeal made by him to stop social interaction in view of the spike in cases, was in contrast to the state government's decision to restart the tourism industry last week, Sawant said that tourists were allowed in the state after following due protocol and testing.
Panaji Police have arrested Satish Nilkanthe, a Maharashtra resident, for allegedly stabbing the student, search is on for three other accused who are on the run.
The curtain raiser, due to take place from September 12-13, will launch the festival in the heart of the Central Park at Connaught Place with a celebration of drumming traditions from across India on September 12.
However, a complaint was filed by the Swiggy management in the Panaji police station, saying the striking employees were causing a public disturbance.
Ola taxi services were introduced in Goa in 2014, but were soon stopped by the state transport department following protests by local taxi operators.
BJP is now the single largest party with 17 MLAs, even though it has lost the Panaji seat, held for long by late chief minister Manohar Parrikar, to the Congress
An hour ago, the state government's Information and Publicity Department had issued a message that the swearing-in ceremony for the new Chief Minister had been organised at 11 pm on Monday night at Raj Bhavan.
