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Agro can be an alternative to Portuguese passport: Minister

Benaulim MLA Churchill Alemao sought to know whether the government still believes that tremendous financial growth and profits can accrue from the agriculture sector as was envisaged by the previous BJP government.

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In response, Agriculture Minister Sardessai asserted that the sector can be highly lucrative if tapped strategically.
"Community farming and coordinated sale of agricultural produce should ensure that floriculture becomes an option for the youth who would otherwise apply for Portuguese passport," the Minister said.
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Ravi Naik begins campaign for son Roy

Though the Congress Party is yet to declare its candidate for Valpoi by-election, former chief minister and Ponda MLA Ravi Naik has started campaigning in full swing for his son, Roy Naik.

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Published Aug 1, 2017, 4:15 AM IST
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PONDARavi Naik on Sunday evening addressed about 100 workers from Avantinagar-Usgao in a corner- meeting. Roy Naik, Ritesh Naik (elder son of Ravi), Rayu Naik, local Pancha Rekha Velingkar, Swathi Kerkar, Ashok Naik, Ritesh Naik and others were present. It may be recalled that in June, AICC general secretary and Goa incharge A Chellakumar had hinted that Roy Naik's name was almost finalised to fight against BJP candidate Vishwajeet Rane in the by-election for Valpoi…

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