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Goa Forward has its way in coalition; pockets yet another chairmanship

Term it extraction of its pound of flesh for its initiative to form the alliance government, the Goa Forward Party, which has as many as three Ministers in the Manohar Parrikar-led coalition dispensation, has had its way once again when the party has pocketed yet another Chairmanship of a state-owned Corporation, taking the number of Chairmanships going to the regional party so far to four and still counting.

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Former Goa Congress Mahila Chief Monica Dias, who had moved out of the Congress to join Vijai Sardesai-led Goa Forward party on the eve of the Assembly election, has been rewarded with a Chairmanship of the Khadi and Village Industries Board. This is the second time that Monica will preside over the affairs of the Goa Khadi and Village Industries Board. She had presided over the affairs of the Khadi Board during her stint as Goa Congress Mahila chief.
The appointment of Monica Dias as Chairperson of the Khadi and Village Industries Board implies that the Goa Forward Party has had its way in the coalition government by pocketing yet another Chairmanship of a Corporation or Board.

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Amenities for Palolem beach

While Canacona's lifeline Chapoli dam is set for beautification, Palolem beach could well go for a sea of change with tourist amenities provided suitable land is available.

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Published Jul 24, 2017, 11:09 PM IST
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CANACONA Tourism Minister Babu Azgaonkar stated this in the ongoing Assembly in a reply to a starred question by Canacona MLA Isidore Fernandes. "Proposal received as late as June 20 is being scrutinized and the time frame for beautification of the Chapoli dam will be known only after preparation of the DPR," Azgaonkar replied to Fernandes' query. To a query on proposals to beautify Canacona beaches, the minister stated: "It is proposed to construct one toilet block with…

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