EC withdraws SIR declaration from Form 6 in states where revision is complete
PANAJI: The Election Commission has withdrawn the additional Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-related declaration from online Form 6 in states where the electoral roll revision has been completed, clarifying that the requirement was meant to apply only during the SIR exercise.The declaration, which requires new applicants to provide details linking themselves, their parents
Union Agri Min Chouhan to launch ‘Goa Fresh’ brand in Ponda on Oct 2
PANAJI: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the Goa government’s ‘Goa Fresh’ brand at Sungrace Gardens, Ponda, on October 2 as part of the Swayampurna Goa-Vocal for Local programme, WRD Minister Subhash Shirodkar said on Wednesday.Chouhan will also address a farmers’ and women’s convention at 10.30 am, where...
Indian Coast Guard nets major Rs 3,000 crore drug haul off Lakshadweep coast
PANAJI: The Indian Coast Guard, in coordination with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Gujarat, intercepted an Iranian dhow carrying approximately 526 kg of high-grade narcotics in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep.The Chief Public Relations Officer, Indian Coast Guard, said the operation was launched based on actionable intelligence. Coast Guard assets...
The nearly 32-year-old, three-storey Honda panchayat-owned commercial building was declared dangerous and proposed for demolition.
Funds crunch stalls dilapidated Honda building demolition
VALPOIThe proposed demolition of a nearly 32-year-old, three-storey commercial building owned by the Honda Village Panchayat and declared dangerous has been postponed due to lack of funds, raising concern among residents.The North Goa Collector had orde
HC pulls up ED over delay, grants bail to accused in money-laundering case
PANAJIThe High Court of Bombay at Goa has criticised the Enforcement Directorate for failing to make progress in a money-laundering case despite an earlier assurance that the trial would conclude within four months.
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Fado meets Hindustani classical music at Ravindra Bhavan
MARGAO: Portuguese guitarist Marta Pereira da Costa performed alongside Goan sitar maestro Ustad Chhote Rahimat Khan at Ravindra Bhavan, in a concert organised by Communicare Trust with the Consulate General of Portugal in Goa and Camoes - CLP. The concert brought Fado and Hindustani classical music together, with Khan performing...
