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Priyanka Chopra-Shahid Kapoor exchange engagement rings in Goa? Spicezee The duo's relationship has been under much speculation and if rumours are to be believed, the couple has got secretly engaged in Goa on the first day of the ... See all stories on this topic » Spicezee

ECI votes for GEL's new electoral roll management software in Goa Times of India PANAJI: Adding yet another feather to its illustrious cap, the Goa government subsidiary, Goa Electronics Limited (GEL), has now completed a new software ... See all stories on this topic »

Austrian arrested for selling LSD in Anjuna Times of India PANAJI: A 29-year-old Austrian national, Oliver Pinz, was arrested by the anti- narcotics cell (ANC) of the Goa police at 8pm on Friday (December 31) in ... See all stories on this topic »

Law dept examines draft RTE rules Times of India While in Goa, classes I to IV are considered to be primary level, the RTE classifies standard I to V as primary level, classes VI to VII as upper primary ... See all stories on this topic »

T'wood stars party in Goa IndiaGlitz Goa was the hot destination for new year celebrations of Tollywood stars this time. Sources told Indiaglitz that a lot of actors booked a resort in Goa and ... See all stories on this topic » IndiaGlitz

Association seeks control over all barges Times of India VASCO: The Goa Barge Owners' Association (GBOA) has written to the state government that it fully supports the circular of the Captain of Ports to ... See all stories on this topic »

Prez Patil to visit state on Monday Times of India PANAJI: President of India Pratibha Patil will be in Goa for a brief sojourn next week. Chief minister Digambar Kamat admitted that he had received this ... See all stories on this topic »

Fresh trouble brews for Kamat govt Times of India PANAJI: The cabinet induction imbroglio of Benaulim NCP MLA Francisco 'Mickky' Pacheco was trouble enough for Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat. ... See all stories on this topic »

Differences among NCP leaders in Goa come out in open Daily News & Analysis Place: Panaji | Agency: PTI The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Goa today saw its executive members expressing differences over conduct of its state ... See all stories on this topic »

Goa confirms place as India's new year capital Times of India The last evening of 2010 saw huge traffic snarls, and a babel of different languages and creeds as the popular beaches in north Goa were packed with Indian ... See all stories on this topic »

 

Goa news January 2011

 

News Goa January 2011

Unplanned break to Goa can cost you more Forbes India Goa, with its beaches and booze, is the ultimate party destination for most in India. But if you were planning to be spontaneous, you would have to pay up ... See all stories on this topic » Forbes India

Big B wants dance lessons Sify New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Bollywood's angry young man Amitabh Bachchan danced his way into the New Year in Goa, but feels he needs to take some serious ... See all stories on this topic »

'60% ore mined below water table' Times of India PANAJI: Around 60% (by volume) of the iron ore production in Goa is carried out in terrain below the groundwater table and lateral mine development is ... See all stories on this topic »

JSW top bidder for Bellary Steel & Alloys Business Standard There is, however, a twist: Sesa Goa, India's largest producer and exporter of iron ore in the private sector, was told in the morning that it had emerged ... See all stories on this topic » Business Standard

Goa all set to usher in New Year Sify New Year has a special ring to it in Goa, especially in the coastal areas which are thronged by tourists who rush to the beachside shacks and restaurants to ... See all stories on this topic »

New Year Celebrations Begin in Goa, India NTDTV Locals and foreign tourists gathered in large numbers in India's Goa state, all geared up to herald the New Year in festive spirits. ... See all stories on this topic »

No New Year with Shahid: Priyanka Hindustan Times Clearing the air on the latest buzz, she says, “I am spending New Year's Eve in Goa with my family and a gal pal. We have planned loads of fun stuff to do. ... See all stories on this topic » Hindustan Times

Party wants Mickky as NCLP leader Times of India PANAJI: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has not taken the defiance of its two Goa MLAs to the high command's orders kindly. ... See all stories on this topic »

Rodrigues seeks PIO in AG's office Times of India PANAJI: An RTI activist has filed a complaint before the Goa State Information Commission against advocate general of Goa Subodh Kantak for not complying ... See all stories on this topic »

Four accused in PDS scam get bail Times of India Since the North Goa judge is on leave, the Margao court heard the case. Vijay Mahale, Satish Gauns, Devrai Shinde and Umesh Shirodkar are accused of being ... See all stories on this topic »

 

Dishing up delights from exotic Goa

The Times - Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa
THE old adage that there’s no such thing as a free lunch didn’t seem to bother guests at the launch of the Goan Food Festival at the Beverly Hills Hotel ...
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`Goa is a Part of Karnataka'-State Govt to Obtain Affidavit
Daijiworld.com - Mangalore,India
The Karnataka government had filed the affidavit in connection with the application filed by Goa Konkani Rajya Ekikaran Manch seeking to merge bordering ...
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Karnataka blames Goa for politicking water project
Mangalorean.com - Mangalore,India
Bangalore Aug 31: Karnataka Minister for Water Resources Basavaraj Bommai today alleged that Goa Government had indulged in politicking of Mahadayi issue, ...
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Monsoon magic to make India more attractive for tourists
The Statesman - Kolkata,India
Several states including Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Goa, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Assam and Sikkim have already been identified ...
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‘Yahaluwo’ goes to Goa
Sunday Times.lk - Columbo,Sri Lanka
Veteran filmmaker Ms. Sumitra Peries's latest movie 'Yahaluwo' (Friends) will represent Sri Lanka at the 39th International Film Festival of India in Goa. ...
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JCT in Durand semi-finals, Sporting Goa on course
Thaindian.com - Bangkok,Bangkok,Thailand
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) JCT are through to the semi-finals of the Durand Cup with a 3-1 victory over Tata Football Academy while Sporting Clube de Goa ...
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NCP demands to file FIR against Karnataka's chief secretary
Hindu - Chennai,India
Panaji (PTI): Goa unit general secretary of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)demanded that state should file a First Inforamtion Report (FIR) against ...
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Creative heads to exchange views, plan innovations in Goa
Thaindian.com - Bangkok,Bangkok,Thailand
Panaji, Aug 30 (IANS) Goa is getting set to host a major design meet Sep 13-15, which aims to offer a platform for designers and people involved in creative ...
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Goa plans yearly overseas conference of expats

Goa plans yearly overseas conference of expats
Thaindian.com - Bangkok,Bangkok,Thailand
Panaji, Aug 30 (IANS) Goa Commissioner for NRI Affairs Eduardo Faleiro has announced plans to hold a yearly global convention of Goans in different ...
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Speaker: Ravi need not reply
Times of India - India
PANAJI: Speaker of the Goa legislative Assembly, Pratapsingh Rane ruled on Thursday that home minister Ravi Naik shall not be bound to accept any notice ...
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Goa to petition Centre for special status
Herald Publications - Panaji,Goa,India
PANJIM, AUG 29 — The Legislative Assembly on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution to strongly recommend to the Government of Goa to take up with the ...
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Goa House seeks special status
Times of India - India
PANAJI: Seeking to preserve the state’s “unique identity”, the Goa legislative Assembly passed an unanimous resolution on Friday strongly recommending that ...
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Killed Bills: Session leaves Parrikar dejected
Times of India - India
Speaking on his Goa Town and Country Planning (Repeal of Amendment Act No 10 of 2008), Parrikar said that ‘government projects’, which are beyond the ...
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Goa's an 'old-age home' at current growth: Industry
Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
PANAJI: Goa may soon transform itself into an ‘old-age home’. Stagnant economy, zero growth in job opportunities and migrating youth can make this ...
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Goa Assembly 'concerned' at beggar menace
Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
The Goa legislator, who represents coastal Calangute constituency, while addressing the House on Friday said such characters do exist in the tourism belt ...
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Ganpati festival: No heavy vehicles on Mumbai-Goa highway
Times of India - India
At such times the Mumbai-Goa highway becomes overcrowded. Every year the police department makes elaborate traffic arrangements to counter the congestion on ...
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Putzmeister to invest Rs 125 crore in its India operations
Machinist.in - Bangalore,Karnataka,India
The existing plant is spread across 1,00000 sq. mts area in Verna Industrial Estate in Goa. The plant is being developed in phases, with phase 1 costing ...
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WIN a Trip for Two to Incredible India
The Times - Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa
Spend three nights in Agra, city of palaces, forts and India's architectural wonder, the Taj Mahal, followed by three nights in Goa, world renowned for its ...

 

News Augiust 2008

Give details of large land buys, ED tells Goa govt
Herald Publications - Panaji,Goa,India
PANJIM, AUG 28 — The Enforcement Directorate (ED), the agency responsible for investigating economic crimes in India, has sought information from the Goa ...
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Karnataka ‘stakes’ claim to Goa
Herald Publications - Panaji,Goa,India
The chief secretary further claimed that the chief minister of Goa has sated that they do not want the Kannada areas to become a part of Goa. ...
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CM seeks details of K'taka claim on Goa
Times of India - India
PANAJI: Chief minister Digambar Kamat informed the Goa assembly that he has directed the state's standing counsel A Suhasini to obtain a copy of the ...
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What's New in Goa, India
TravelVideo.tv (press release) - USA
IVANA, BHAKTI BAG GOLD: Chess Prodigy and World under 8 Champ, Ivana Furtado and fellow Goan Bhakti Kulkarni, did India and particularly Goa proud when they ...
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No official information on affidavit by Karnataka: Goa
Hindu - Chennai,India
PANAJI: The Goa government on Thursday pleaded ignorance of an affidavit reportedly filed by the government of Karnataka in the Supreme Court stating, ...
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Entertainment Society of Goa Asks More Share in IFFI
Daijiworld.com - Mangalore,India
Panaji, Aug 28: The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) is asking for more share in holding the international film festival of India (IFFI). ...
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Goa Police Bill Re-introduced in Assembly
Daijiworld.com - Mangalore,India
Panaji, Aug 28: The state home minister Ravi Naik on Wednesday introduced `The Goa Police Bill, 2008` replacing the old legislations dating back to 19th ...
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True Games and GOA Sign European Deal for Petroglyph Game
Gamers Hell - London,England,UK
True Games Interactive announced that it has signed an exclusive deal with GOA which will exclusively publish, distribute and operate True Games's upcoming ...
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Goa minister told to ignore Bihar court
MSN India - Bangalore,Karnataka,India
Panaji: The Speaker of the Goa Assembly today ruled that home minister Ravi Naik should not respond to the Bihar court, if he is summoned in connection with ...
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Catholic institutions to remain closed tomorrow in Goa
Hindu - Chennai,India
Panaji (PTI): The schools run by Archidiocesan Board of Education in Goa have decided to remain close tommorow to condemn attacks on the Christian community ...

When money talks, laws take a walk in Goa

 

Churchill a Congressman at heart: CM
Navhind Times - Panjim,India
Quepem, Feb 24 The Chief Minister, Mr Pratapsingh Rane today stated that every Congressman was committed to the welfare of Goa and Goans, and that every ...
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When money talks, laws take a walk in Goa
Herald Publications - Panaji,Goa,India
DULER, FEB 24 — If you have the moolah, the right contacts and help from pliable government agencies, you can get your way in Goa. ...
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Churchill vows to float own party if UGDP denies power
Herald Publications - Panaji,Goa,India
MARGAO, FEB 24 — Asserting that his decision to sever ties with the Congress is final, South Goa MP Churchill Alemao on Saturday disclosed plans to float a ...
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