Tag: Goa news
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5-year-old girl sexually abused, her body found at Goa’s Dabolim building site | Goa News – Times of India
[ad_1] VASCO: The body of a five-and-a-half-year-old girl, who had been sexually assaulted, was found early on Friday at an under-construction site of a residential building complex near Vaddem lake at Dabolim.The girl’s mother told Vasco police that she suspects a group of labourers at the site committed the crime.“Police have rounded up 20-25 migrant…
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Bachelors’ day out, dinya jatra tradition enthrals locals in Gaondongorim ward | Goa News – Times of India
[ad_1] GAONDONGORIM: Shigmo traditions in Goa are entwined in a rich tapestry of festivals, unusual rituals and colourful celebrations. Dinya jatra, a bachelors‘ dance at Indrawada, is one such event that is unique but is being noticed only in recent years.In one of the biggest villages of the Canacona taluka, Gaondongorim’s Indrawada ward is highly…
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In a 1st, state dept’s invention of bricks from waste gets patent | Goa News – Times of India
[ad_1] PANAJI: In a first for Goa govt, the Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has secured a patent for Laterite-based Concrete Block for a term of 20 years.The laterite-based concrete block will result in a cleaner environment and less contamination of soil and groundwater, a senior GWMC officer said.The 20-year term allows revenue generation through…
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‘They shaped the future of many sportspersons’ | Goa News – Times of India
[ad_1] Panaji: Veteran players, officials, physical education teachers and administrators were among those who were felicitated for their outstanding work towards promotion of sports by the Association for the Wellbeing of Elder Sportspersons (AWES) at BPS Sports Club, Margao, on Sunday.The list of 36 veteran sports promoters who were felicitated during the annual get-together included…
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Dry weather till April 11 in Goa: IMD | Goa News – Times of India
[ad_1] PANAJI: IMD’s latest weather update forecasts dry conditions which are likely to persist until April 11. This update marks a notable shift in meteorological patterns since previously IMD had anticipated light rain from April 7 to 9.The revised forecast indicates a high probability of dry weather from April 6 to 11, suggesting a prolonged…
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With low shelf life, love apples struggle to stay viable in heartless Goan market | Goa News – Times of India
[ad_1] PANAJI: Beyond the lemon sodas and kokum juices of Goa, there exists a lesser-known refreshment during the sweltering summer-the love apple, or jaam, as it is locally known.Unlike the sprawling orchards typically associated with summer fruits and horticulture crops, love apple trees in Goa find their place in homestead gardens. This quaint approach to…
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Dinesh Vaghela News: AAP leader Dinesh Vaghela passes away in Goa | Goa News – Times of India
[ad_1] PANAJI: Dinesh Vaghela, a key member of the Aam Aadmi Party, has passed away in Goa at the age of 73. The sad news was confirmed by AAP Goa vice president Valmiki Naik. Vaghela, originally from Gujarat, was an early member of the party and served on the National Executive. He resided in Goa…
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AIFF member gets bail, denies physical assault | Goa News – Times of India
[ad_1] Panaji: The Goa police has granted bail to Deepak Sharma, a senior football official who was accused of physically assaulting two women footballers of Khad FC, Himachal Pradesh, when they were in Goa for the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2.The executive committee member of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and secretary of the…
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Delhi excise policy case: AAP Goa chief Amit Palekar, three others appear before ED | Goa News – Times of India
[ad_1] PANAJI: AAP state president Amit Palekar and three others appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at its office in Panaji for questioning in connection with the alleged Delhi excise policy scam and for allegedly receiving ‘proceeds of crime’ for campaigning in the 2022 state polls.Others who appeared before the ED include Dattaprasad Naik, AAP…
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Chorao bird sanctuary set to be first to offer VR | Goa News – Times of India
[ad_1] PANAJI: The Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Chorao, is set to undergo a major transformation with an upgraded nature interpretation centre (NIC) to highlight its mangroves and marine ecosystems. The highlight of this upgrade is the integration of virtual reality (VR) technology, that will enable visitors who cannot physically explore the sanctuary’s topography to…