25/10/2014 … The state tourism department has received proposal from the organizers of sunburn as well as from supersonic which would be put before the committee members of single window system and then only the event would be finalized once proper dates are drawn said tourism minister dilip parulekar

It may be noted that Sunburn one of the Electronic and Dance Music festivals in India, has been held in the state of goa for the past few years being held in December every year and this year it would be held on 27, 28th and 29th of December at vagator

While Vh1 Supersonic that began last year would continue to enthrall audiences this year too with world renowned artists and many more turning up on Candolim beach in Goa from 27-30 December 2014.

Speaking to goanreporter tourism minister dilip parulkear said that the single window system committee had received the application from both the organizers who had in-turn asked the organizers as not to have a conflict over the event dates and resolve it between them as soon as possible

Parulekar said that the tourism department had also received a proposal of hosting a kite festival in the state which the state government was trying to do so as to increase the revenue of the state through tourism activities …

Parulekar also stated that the state government was trying to develop infrastructure facilities in the tourism belt so as to make tourism area free from traffic congestion …

23/10/2014 …. Stating that something was too little too late for the congress party in the state Congress dabolim mla mauvin godinho has once again criticized the central congress leaders saying that mistakes after mistakes made by certain leaders have given a chance for the bjp party to come up at the centre and in the state too

Speaking to goanreporter dabolim mla mauvin godinho said that time would tell whether the decision of mr faliero appointment as gpcc president is right or wrong as some of the own congress loyalist have been speaking about the issue

Godinho said that his reservations have been known right from the beginning against his own party who had side tracked him right from the beginning specially the former congress president and therefore he had become like a one may army who was trying to get the developmental works of his constituency done

Commenting over the recent Maharashtra and Haryana debacle of the congress party Godinho also stated that the congress party seemed to have lost totally its connectivity with the people and the same things had been going on in goa too

22/10/2014 …. Valpoi mla vishwajjet rane has said that there was a need for the congress party in the country to have serious consideration had to debate seriously if it had to regain its stand before the upcoming state assembly elections in goa as well as before the next lok Sabha elections in the country

It may be noted that after its massive and humiliating drubbing in the 16th Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party who had fought the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana had lost badly thus allowing bjp party to make inroads and form the next government in both the states.

Speaking to goanreporter valpoi mla vishwajeet rane said that something must have gone wrong and therefore it is the people’s opinion which the congress party had to accept and serious consideration had to be made as what had gone wrong that the party had lost so badly

Commenting over his and his party stand on mopa Rane said that his party had already made their stand clear on mopa where it had said to exploit the dabolim airport to its full potential and mopa could be a distant dream to be taught of

22/10/2014 … Chief Minister manohar parrikar has said that the people of the country had now started to recognize Bharatiya Janata party main stream political party of the country”

Mr parrikar was speaking to goanreporter after his party Bharatiya Janata party had completely swept the Haryana polls along with making in road in Maharashtra to form the next government thus falling short of the majority …

Mr Parrikar said that he was happy about the results of his party in Maharashtra and Haryana as it is an endorsement on central government taking steps for the development of the country

On asked as why his party had failed in Konkan region where he himself along with his other state party mla’s had campaigned and were unable to get a single seat for the party Parrikar said that though for thirty five years there had been no contest in konkan still then his party able to make good inroads in konkan

Panaji; Oct 21, 2014 … The Governor of Goa Smt. Mridula Sinha in the very auspicious occasion of Diwali has extended her greetings and best wishes to the people of Goa.

The Governor in her message says Diwali is a traditional religious occasion celebrated by the people of India with great enthusiasm, spirit and joy. It is the festival of lights. The strings of lights, the little earthen diyas with oil and brightly lit wicks mark the celebrations and create unending celebratory mood among the people.

The Governor further says Diwali spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil and hope over despair. I would like to say that festivals like Diwali have a greater role to play in our national life. India is a country having different religions, regions and languages. The celebrations of the seasonal, cultural, religious and spiritual occasions should help in greater social solidarity and national integration. Goa continues to maintain its traditional social peace and spiritual solidarity.

May the celebrations of Diwali this year bring greater peace, Joy and prosperity to one and all. At the same time, I would appeal to the people that while celebrating the occasion, which involves lighting of lamps and fireworks, the safety aspect should be taken care of. I would also appeal to them that the waste and garbage created on this festival, due to the use of various items, is properly disposed off the Governor adds finally to conclude she says,

October 22, 2014 … Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar has extended greetings to all the people of the state on the occasion of Diwali and have wished them a happy and prosperous life.

Chief Minister in his message has said that Diwali, the festival of lights, is a symbol of prosperity. It inspires us towards the path of truth and as well as popularises the ideals of national unity and cohesion. Diwali, he said has a special importance in our culture, as it is a symbol of social harmony and mutual brotherhood.

Shri Parrikar said, on this solemn occasion, let the lamp of compassion, love and righteousness be illuminated. The festival of lights provide us the inspiration to fight against all odds and move forward on the path of progress and prosperity, he added.