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‘Some leaders are misguiding Muslims’

The All India Haj Committee vice-chairman Shaikh Jina has charged some leaders with misguiding Muslims.

MARGAOr rAddressing a press conference, Jina claimed 190 Hajis will embark on Haj Yatra this year in a total of 690 Hajis, including those from Karnataka who will board the flight on July 24. rJina said all devotees who will embark on the Haj Yatra will be put up at the Minara Masjid, Zuarinagar while some others will be accommodated in a hotel in the nearby area. rStating that the BJP led government in the State had sanctioned a sum of Rs 16 lakh for the Haj yatra, Jina said the Haj House as promised will be constructed on land admeasuring 6,200 sq mts. He said the Chief Minister has assured him in this regard. rVice-chairman of State Haj Committee, Abdullah Makandar was among others who was also present for the press conference.
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Curtorim MLA opposes 6th offshore casino

Curtorim Congress MLA Reginaldo Lourenco on Thursday has strongly objected to the proposed plan to bring the 6th offshore casino into the River Mandovi during the monsoon, saying that any mishap taking place by bringing the casino with the help of tugs will spell doom for fishing trawlers and barges.

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Published Jul 7, 2017, 5:30 AM IST
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MARGAO rr While coming down heavily on the Parrikar-led government for going out of the way to welcome the 6th casino, the three-time MLA disclosed plans to raise the issue in the ensuing session of the Goa Legislative Assembly and explore the possibility of intervening in the High Court in the matter. r“The attempt by owners of the 6th casino vessel to enter Panaji inner port form the Aguada sand bar now in the monsoons when the port entry is closed for any vessels due to…

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