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The High Court has directed the Registrar of Cooperative Societies to place on record all official orders and agreements pertaining to the transfer of management of the Goa State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited, popularly known as Goa Dairy, to the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The matter has been listed for further hearing on October 7. • The trial court at Merces has remanded Israeli national Yaniv Benaim, alias Atala, to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the drugs case. Advocate Manguirish Usgaonkar, appearing for Atala, said that his bail application is pending before the High Court and will be taken up for arguments on September 21 • Following the direction of the High Court, Israeli national Yaniv Benaim, alias Atala, surrendered before the trial court at Merces in the drugs case. Atala was missing since his bail was cancelled on August 14 in the case. The High Court has directed the Registrar of Cooperative Societies to place on record all official orders and agreements pertaining to the transfer of management of the Goa State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited, popularly known as Goa Dairy, to the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The matter has been listed for further hearing on October 7. • The trial court at Merces has remanded Israeli national Yaniv Benaim, alias Atala, to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the drugs case. Advocate Manguirish Usgaonkar, appearing for Atala, said that his bail application is pending before the High Court and will be taken up for arguments on September 21 • Following the direction of the High Court, Israeli national Yaniv Benaim, alias Atala, surrendered before the trial court at Merces in the drugs case. Atala was missing since his bail was cancelled on August 14 in the case.

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Goa Tourism Plans Ekadasha Teertha Yatra to Boost Spiritual Tourism

The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is developing the Ekadasha Teertha Yatra, a spiritual circuit connecting eleven major temples

21st Jun 2025 • 65 views

The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is developing the Ekadasha Teertha Yatra, a spiritual circuit connecting eleven major temples across the state. A coordination meeting was held with temple committee members to discuss the project, chaired by Tourism Director Kedar Naik.

The Yatra proposes visits to four temples daily, integrating nearby tourist sites for a holistic experience. Temples on the route include Manguesh, Mahalasa, Tambdi Surla, Saptakoteshwar, Brahma, Shantadurga (Fatorpa), Hari Mandir, Damodar, Parashuram, Mahaganapati, and Dattatreya.

Committee members supported the initiative, suggesting SOPs for tourists, sensitive scheduling around festivals, and better parking and traffic management. The Tourism Department assured continued collaboration to preserve Goa’s spiritual and cultural values.

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