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Goa cafe ‘run by Smriti Irani’s daughter’ shares address with company linked to her family

Allegations that union minister Smriti Irani’s daughter was illegally operating the Silly Souls Cafe and Bar in Goa’s Assagao have stirred up a political slugfest – with the BJP and the Congress trading potshots – and several questions. Is Zoish Irani a tenant of the property that houses the restaurant…

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India-made foreign liquor worth Rs 34 lakh seized by excise department in Kolhapur

KOLHAPUR: The excise department has seized a consignment of India-made foreign liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 34 lakh that was meant for sale in Goa.

The Times of India

Smriti Irani's daughter running 'illegal' bar in Goa, PM Modi should sack her, claims Congress

In a statement, the lawyer of Ms. Irani's daughter, Kirat Nagra, said his client is neither an owner nor operating the restaurant and has also not received any show cause notice from any authority whatsoever as alleged

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Congress attacks Smriti Irani over running illegal bar by her daughter in Goa; demands Minister's sacking

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera told reporters that there are serious charges of corruption against Irani's family and her daughter is allegedly running a restaurant in Goa, in which a bar is functioning on a "fake licence". Full story on Dynamite News:

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BJP's Joshua D'Souza elected deputy speaker of Goa legislative assembly

PANAJI: In a clear majority, BJP MLA Joshua D’Souza was elected as the deputy speaker of Goa legislative assembly on Friday.

The Times of India

Data | Hundreds of eligible SC/ST/OBC applicants, zero admissions: Disparity in PhD intake at IITs

In Tirupati, Mandi, Bhilai and Goa, no ST student was admitted despite applications crossing hundreds in some cases. A similar trend was observed in Bhilai among SC students

The Hindu

Goa Tourism Department lacks powers to enforce law on beaches: Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said his Department was thinking of putting in place its own security force and proposed an integrated beach management policy which will include lifeguards, cleaning, safety, surveillance and illumination of the beaches.

The Hindu

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Straight fight between BJP, Congress for Goa assembly deputy speaker's post

PANAJI: Two nominations were received on Thursday for the post of deputy speaker of Goa legislative assembly. For which, the election is scheduled to be held on Friday. The BJP has fielded Mapusa MLA Joshua D’ Souza while the Congress has fielded Siolim MLA Delilah Lobo.

The Times of India

Goa govt to clear Rs 42 lakh dues of sportsmen by Ganesh Chaturthi

PANAJI: The Goa government would pay financial dues worth Rs 42 lakh of medal winning sportspersons from the state by the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, Sports Minister Govind Gaude said on Thursday.

The Times of India

Goa gets nod to host National Games next year: Sports minister Govind Gaude

Sports Minister Govind Gaude said he had already informed the members of the legislative assembly that the State would be ready to host the National Games by December 2022.

The Hindu

GST compensation sunset: Punjab, Goa, Chhattisgarh may face most revenue stress

Revenue collections from the GST regime have fallen short of expectations for both the Centre and the States, says a new working paper by the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy

The Hindu

Goa’s tourists are now heading to the hills instead of beaches. Here’s why

Sea spray, suntan and parties take a backseat as the greener, quieter side of the State sees a steady inflow of domestic travellers

The Hindu

Goa: One held for duping 2,000 investors

PANAJI: The Economic Offences Cell (EOC) of Goa police arrested Haryana native Vijay Kumar Jaiswal alias Krishan Kumar, managing director of Yudivo Private Limited for allegedly duping 2,000 investors to the tune of Rs three crore on the pretext of assuring high returns.

The Times of India

Monsoon bounty: Most reservoirs in Goa reach capacity on schedule

PANAJI: Even as heavy rain continues to lash the state, reservoirs across Goa reached their capacity as per the usual schedule of mid-July.

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Goa: Rain may reduce from Monday, says IMD scientist Rahul M.

PANAJI: The IMD has forecast a slight decrease in rainfall from Monday for a few days. "By late evening on Sunday, the effects of the depression are likely to reduce," said IMD scientist Rahul M.

The Times of India

Goa: Congress moves 5 MLAs to Chennai to avoid defection

PANAJI: Ahead of the presidential election on Monday, five Congress legislators - Sankalp Amonkar (Mormugao), Carlos Alvares Ferreira (Aldona), Altone D'Costa (Quepem), Yuri Alemao (Cuncolim), and Rudolf Fernandes (Santa Cruz) - were shifted to Chennai on Friday night by the party.

The Times of India

Panchayat poll result on August 12, code of conduct in force, says Goa state election commission

PANAJI: The state election commission on Saturday announced the schedule for the election to 186 village panchayats in Goa, stating that voting will be held on August 10 and counting on August 12. With this, the model code of conduct has come into force.

The Times of India

Top monsoon honeymoon destinations in India

Monsoon is such a divine period and the thought of going on a romantic holiday in this season with your soulmate is simply exhilarating. Less crowded tourist destinations also make a monsoon getaway the perfect time to celebrate your love. With picturesque locations, experience the joy and adventure of celebrating…

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Congress shifts five of its 11 Goa MLAs to Chennai ahead of Presidential election

The five MLAs — Sankalp Amonkar, Yuri Alemao, Altone D'Costa, Rudolf Fernandes and Carlose Alvares Ferreira — were moved to Chennai.

The Hindu

First round of auction for mining leases to be completed soon, says Goa CM Sawant

The mining industry in the State came to a standstill in 2018 after the Supreme Court quashed the mining leases

The Hindu

BJP has nothing to do with 'rebellion' in Goa Congress: CM Pramod Sawant

The Congress had accused Michael Lobo and former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat of "conspiring and hobnobbing" with the ruling BJP to engineer a split in the grand old party's legislative wing.

The Hindu

Goa Congress manages to avert split for now; 10 MLAs attend party meet

The Congress had accused Michael Lobo and former chief minister Digambar Kamat of "conspiring and hobnobbing" with the ruling BJP to engineer a split in the grand old party's legislative wing

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Situation under control in Goa, says Congress; all eyes on Trinamool as Murmu visits West Bengal, and more

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The Times of India

Goa: Decision on new Legislature Party president eludes embattled Congress

PANAJI: The Congress party failed to arrive at a decision regarding a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) chief who will replace rebel legislator Michael Lobo in the Goa Legislative Assembly. The decision was announced just before midnight and hours after the party asked speaker Ramesh Tawadkar to drop Calangute MLA from…

The Hindu

Congress is BJP’s B team: AAP

The party attacks Congress and BJP over the political turmoil in Goa

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