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Reservation for Other Backward Classes to 27 per cent

Rs1.00 crores for giving marketing support to Self Help Groups

Government would adopt focused approach on deciding the loan proposal applications of women, under Dr. Kurien Self Employment Scheme operated through Economic Development Corporation Ltd

‘Human Resource Development Corporation’ will undertake work of security and housekeeping of all Government Departments by employing and training suitable candidates

‘Goa State Training Policy’ will be implemented from 2014-15.

Total budget size for the year 2014-15 has been estimated at ` 10526.45 crore s showing an increase of 11.44%

Mapusa, Bicholim, Quepem, Fatorda to get new police quarters.

Casino entry increased from INR 500/ head to INR 700/head.

Scope of Cyberage widened to class 5, 9 & 11 alongside assistance of wi-fi hot-spot to schools.

INR150 crores for super-speciality block in GMC,Medical insurance to be activated by june, new TB hospital in GMC complex.

Financial support toward introducing Konkani and Marati in schools. Development of Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya underway too.

St.Francis Xavier exposition. Exposition Secretariat to be set up.

INR 20 Crore towards mid day meals.

Goa State Training Centre to train Goan govt. employees.

Mahila police battalion of 300 assembled to tackle crimes against women.

Revenue deficit- INR 346 crore , Fiscal deficit - INR 1345 crore.

INR 1 crore marketing support to self - help groups.

scheme for differently-abled individuals in Greh Adhar increased to INR 1200 /month.

INR 150 crore to take care of loans by mining dependents.

INR 10 crore for Human Resource Development Coorporation.

80 crores in compensation to mining employees post ban.

Loss of 2000 crore due to mining ban.

GPD grows 8.47 down, down due to mining ban.

Labour Ministry denies permission for mining sector layoffs in Goa.

Lok Sabha elections to commence in second week of April, may spread over seven phases, polls to take place on April 7,9,10,12,17,24,30, May 7 &12.

5 day budget session of Goa assembly begins from Monday, session starts with Governor's opening address.

One arrested for rape and Moonlight Circus' owner booked

“I COULD NOT SPEND ENOUGH TIME CLEANING WHICH I LOVE TO DO”

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COLUMNS

Funny Side Up | Bikram Vohra

Things that make me see red

Power Corridor | Paranjoy Guha Thakurta

NH-17B spoils Mormugao MLA’s development party

--Soon to start flyover work holds up Baina beautification plan --Locals concerned over the ammonia, LPG tanks in the heart of the town

It’s just an hour’s drive away from the crazy urban life. The village of Keri, a little pocket in Sattari is blessed with ecological diversity, seasonal waterfalls aplenty and rich traditions and folklore

LOCAL PLAYGROUND

One woman, 1200kms, 90 hrs

Dr. Belinda Mueller makes history by becoming the first Indian woman to cycle 1200 kms in 90 hours

TIATR

The ‘model’ actor

She has been a part of the tiatr stage for just over three years now, yet Sonia Diniz from Navelim already has a much coveted spot in Prince Jacob’s tiatr troupe

SCRUTINY

Taxi men in the driver’s seat?

It is a list of demands that may make sense to those within the taxi ‘business’ but for tourism stakeholders, locals and tourists alike, the demands put forth by the taxi men seem to be self-serving and not in the larger interest of Goa

CAMPAIGN

We are The Goan

Over the last year and a half, citizen journalists like Adelmo Fernandes, Joel Morais, James Moraes and others have been regularly contributing to I Am The Goan (IATG). Join them and become a member of a new brigade of crusaders against illegal activities

SPORTS

It was a tough decision to return to I-League: Dudu

Dudu Omagbemi is a match-winner in his own right although football is a team game. The latest recruit of Salgaocar Football Club could play a very important role for the green brigade as I-League heads to the business-end of the season. The 28-year-old Nigerian striker feels that the ongoing top-flight football league is 'unpredictable' and the title race is 'open'. Here are the excerpts from the exclusive interview.