11 'dance bars' sealed in North Goa on HC orders

IANS | December 22, 2023 6:01 PM

Panaji, Dec 22 (IANS) A total of 11 restaurants in North Goa's Calangute, allegedly operating as dance bars in the guise of restaurants, have been sealed by the government on the directions of the Bombay High Court bench here.

Cong says 'Sunburn' promotes drugs culture in Goa

IANS | December 21, 2023 5:23 PM

Panaji, Dec 21 (IANS) Alleging that the 'Sunburn EDM festival' promotes drugs culture in Goa, the Congress on Thursday demanded that the government should not allow the festival to happen.

Dressed as Ramayan characters, children invite people to Ayodhya

IANS | December 21, 2023 9:45 AM

Prayagraj (UP), Dec 21 (IANS) Children aged between 8 and 15 years, dressed as Lord Ram, goddess Sita, Lord Hanuman and Bharat, Laxman and Shatrughna have begun knocking the doors of citizens to invite them to Ayodhya for offering prayers at the Ram temple.

Wheelchair Salsa event held in Hyderabad to boost patients' morale

IANS | December 19, 2023 7:31 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 19 (IANS) Patients facing conditions such as brain stroke, head injury, and spinal cord injury showcased their skills by performing Wheelchair Salsa, small games such throwing a ball at a target, and dancing to the tune of melodious songs and disco beats.

No 'Sunburn’ on Dec 31, says Goa Tourism Minister

IANS | December 19, 2023 5:45 PM

Panaji, Dec 19 (IANS) Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Tuesday reiterated that ‘Sunburn Music Festival’ will take place from December 28 to 30 in North Goa and not on the last day of the year.