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St. Paul’s High School to hold literary and cultural festival

KRONOS 2K23, a literary and cultural fest, will be held at Belagavi's St. Paul's High School on Oct 30-31. Over 1,000 students from 30 schools in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa will participate. Theme: “Transcending Beyond Cosmic Contemplation”. Organised by students, for students. 8 editions held since 2012. 11 events incl.…

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Alleged murder of man by friends two years ago: Kerala Police locate crime scene in North Goa

Kerala police investigate two-year-old murder case; locate crime scene in Goa. SHO M.S. Faisal leads team to collect evidence. Anil Chacko, Stephin Thomas, T.V. Vishnu arrested last week. Victim Jeff John Lewis, 27, of Perumannur, Thevara, Kochi, missing since Nov 2021. Allegedly beaten & stabbed. Unnatural death registered in Anjuna…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Getting lost in the labyrinth of drug addiction in Hyderabad

In 2022, 932 consumers were booked in 86 narcotics cases in Hyderabad alone, with Telangana having over 29 lakh drug users. Despite police efforts, Hyderabad is an emerging transit hub for narcotics, with 1,176 cases registered under the NDPS Act in 2022.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

84 artists conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

VP Dhankhar presents Amrit Awards to 84 artistes for preserving Indian culture, honouring those who have not been accorded national recognition in 75 yrs. Awardees from diverse fields of performing arts incl. theatre, music, playwriting, folk music & dance. Awardees from 15 states incl. J&K, Goa, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh,…

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Goa CM asks his Chhattisgarh counterpart Bhupesh Baghel, Congress to clarify stand on Sanatana Dharma row

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant hit out at the opposition bloc INDIA over the remarks made against Sanatana Dharma by some of its leaders, and sought to know whether the Congress and Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel support the statements made by them.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Some unsatisfied souls trying to disturb religious harmony in Goa: CM Pramod Sawant

PANAJI: Goa Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that some unsatisfied souls are trying to disturb the religious harmony and peace of the state and people should not allow such things.

The Times of India · Sep 14, 2023

Goa school students made to perform rituals during mosque visit; principal suspended

School principal suspended after VHP complaint of students taken to mosque for workshop, made to perform religious rituals. Apology tendered by school management. Education department seeks explanation from school.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Three, including homemaker, held with drugs from Goa

Police seize drugs, cash from gang of three in Hyderabad. 51.45g cocaine, 44 ecstasy pills, 8g MDMA crystal, ₹97,500 cash found. Accused identified as Lingampally Anuradha, Sanikommu Prabhakar Reddy, Venkata Shiva Sai Kumar. Trio used to source contraband from Goa, sell to known customers in Hyderabad. Police nabbed trio in…

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

In Madhya Pradesh outreach, Union Minister Anurag Thakur, Goa CM Pramod Sawant slam INDIA bloc over Sanatana Dharma row

BJP challenges Congress leaders to break silence on DMK leader's remarks on Sanatana Dharma. Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Goa CM Pramod Sawant allege INDIA bloc wants to "eradicate Sanatana Dharma"

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

Joe Biden 'very humble', says Indian priest after holding communion service for U.S. president

The priest also mentioned to Joe Biden about the relics of St. Francis Xavier at Old Goa and the decennial exposition scheduled to be held next year in the coastal State.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023