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Nigerians protest death of national, attack police van in Goa

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 14:38

A Nigerian was found dead with stab wounds in Mapusa town near here, triggering protests from around 200 Nigerians who blocked a road on the city outskirts and allegedly attacked a police vehicle on Thursday.

Goa Congress MLA wants Jyotiraditya as PM

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 21:07

Jyotiraditya Scindia should be PM because he has a great background, instead of Rahul Gandhi, Congress legislator Vishwajeet Rane has said.

SC mulls appointing panels to look into iron ore mining in Goa

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 19:53

The Supreme Court Wednesday said it may consider constituting one or two panels for looking into various aspects of iron ore mining in Goa including fixation of annual cap over the volume of extractions with an aim to preserve the mineral for future generations.

Goa MLAs adhered to EC guidelines for 2012 poll expenses

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 12:22

All elected members of Goa Legislative Assembly spent much less than the Election Commission of India`s (ECI) guidelines for expenses during the state polls held in March last year.

Goa asked to ensure proper mining closure plan is implemented

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 22:30

Environment Minister asked Goa government to ensure that a proper and rigorous mining closure plan is implemented "in quickest possible time".

Leena Mehandale takes over as Goa CIC

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 19:08

Former Maharashtra bureaucrat Leena Mehandale took over as the Chief Information Commissioner of Goa, becoming the first woman CIC of the state.

Pharmacies pushing sale of narcotics in Goa: Probe

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 16:55

`Medicinal narcotics` available on shelves are becoming an alternative to the traditional narcotics in Goa with several pharmacies pushing drugs, a probe by Anti Narcotics Cell revealed.

Goa govt mulls amending Panchayati Raj Act

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 16:35

The Goa government is contemplating an amendment in the Panchayati Raj Act allowing elections for panchayats to be held at party level.

Goa to give grant for development of panchayats

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 15:53

Goa government will launch its ambitious programme providing grants up to Rs one crore for creating infrastructure in various panchayats on October 25.

EC allows Water Ministry to seek Cabinet`s nod for scheme

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 14:30

With the model code of conduct in force, the Water Resources Ministry had sought the Election Commission`s approval to place before the Union Cabinet a scheme to better predict floods, which the EC has allowed.