Goa State Haj Committee Chairman Urfan Mulla leads a delegation in handing over a memorandum to BJP State president Damu Naik, seeking a direct flight service from Goa to Saudi Arabia for Haj pilgrims.
Haj pilgrims seek direct Goa-Saudi Arabia flight
MARGAO: Goa State Haj Committee Chairman Urfan Mulla has demanded a direct flight service from Goa to Saudi Arabia for Haj pilgrims, as the number of pilgrims from the State has increased to more than 220. A delegation led by Mulla met BJP State president Damu Naik and urged him to take up the demand with Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is scheduled...
National art exhibition opens in Vagator
PANAJI: Ujwal Art Gallery in Vagator will host “Ganapati”, a national group art exhibition featuring intaglio prints by artists from Goa and other parts of the country, from September 4 to 10. Curated by artist Rajesh Salgaonkar, the exhibition features artistic interpretations of Lord Ganapati using the specialised intaglio printmaking...
Panaji Catenian Circle marks 200th meeting
PANAJI: Panaji Circle 353 of the Catenian Association celebrated its 200th Circle Meeting on August 15 with a Thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration and fellowship gathering. The celebrations began with a Eucharistic Celebration at the Chapel in the Archbishop’s House, with Bishop Emeritus Aleixo Dias as the Principal Celebrant. He was assisted...
Raincoats, helmets distributed to Mormugao motorcycle pilots
VASCO: Adani Mormugao Port Terminal Private Limited (AMPTPL), through the Adani Foundation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, distributed raincoats and helmets to over 80 motorcycle taxi pilots in Mormugao on Saturday. The programme was held at the Mormugao Port Authority Guest House to mark the birthday of Dr...
Kunbi fabric to be showcased at UP Fashion Week
PANAJI: Goa’s traditional Kunbi fabric has been selected as a ‘focus fabric’ at the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Fashion Week in Lucknow. Goa has been declared a partner state, with traditional Goan weavers invited to showcase Kunbi fabric and sarees. Organisers will provide two free stalls for the artisans. The three-day
