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Former judges not willing to become Lokayukta in Goa: Manohar Parrikar

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 20:43

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said that Supreme Court judges were reluctant to take up post-retirement assignments in Goa, fearing "character assassination".

Goa seeks reversal of proposed hike in iron ore royalty rates

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 19:53

The Goa government will demand a rollback of hike in royalty rates of low grade iron ore proposed by Centre, saying profit margins of mining industry have shrunken due to a steady fall in international prices since 2011.

Illegal construction offenders in Goa may get imprisoned

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 15:12

The Goa government is contemplating to enact a new legislation which attracts imprisonment for those indulging in illegal construction.

Goa CM apologises for calling African a `Negro`

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 14:45

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Thursday apologised for using the word "Negro" in one of the answers tabled on the floor of the House here after the alleged racist slur evoked strong reactions from the members.

Ram Sene banned in Goa at behest of mafia, alleges Muthalik

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 13:27

Controversial right-wing outfit Sri Ram Sene`s chief Pramod Muthalik has alleged that the Goa government banned his organisation at the behest of drug lords and pub mafia.

Goa Cong opposes usage of word `negro` for African nationals

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 01:08

Goa Congress on Wednesday objected to the usage of the word "negros" in the official documents by the state government to refer to the African nationals.

Policemen likely outside Goa bars to check drunken driving: Parrikar

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 01:05

Police personnel armed with alcometers may be posted in close proximity of Goa bars to curb drunken driving, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told the assembly Wednesday.

Ex-Goa minister claims he was framed in a death case

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 21:48

Former Goa tourism minister Fransisco Miccky Pacheco claimed that the erstwhile Congress government in Goa had falsely implicated him in connection with the death of his friend Nadia Torrado in 2010.

Goa home ministry refers to African as `Nigro`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 19:14

After two Goa lawmakers termed Nigerians "cancer" and "wild animals", the state home ministry has referred to Africans as "Nigros" in an annexure submitted to the assembly.