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Probe ordered into food poisoning at Goa jail

Last Updated: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 19:13

Goa government on Saturday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the suspected food poisoning incident at two jails here in which a prisoner died and over 100 inmates took ill.

Goa govt to seek CBI`s help to crack Vasco rape case

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 14:05

Goa government has decided to recommend a CBI probe into the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl inside a school toilet in January.

Goa rape: Smriti Irani to enquire about case status

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 14:44

Bharatiya Janata Party vice president Smriti Irani said on Wednesday she would take up with the Goa government the case of a minor rape victim.

Goa church to drape `indecently` dressed visitors

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 13:46

The "indecently" dressed visitors to the 16th century Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa, a must-do on most tourists` itineraries, will now be offered shawls to cover themselves up before they enter the shrine.

Lokayukta case in job scam involving former minister

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 16:20

Goa government has recently amended the Goa Lokayukta Bill 2013, under which the Lokayukta will function.

Goa CM threatens to eliminate offshore casinos from the state

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 21:43

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday vowed to eliminate offshore casinos from the state`s waterfronts before he completes his tenure, in four years.

PM candidature issue not on national executive`s agenda: BJP

Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 19:13

BJP`s national executive meeting, to take place in Goa in June, would discuss the strategy for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, but steer clear of the issue of Prime Ministerial candidate, a senior leader said.

Church-backed body supports locals in taxi row with Russians

Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 17:39

Locals are up in arms against Russian taxi operators, saying the foreigners are snatching away their source of livelihood.

`Liqour ban on Goa beaches will save Russian lives`

Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:54

Goa has received a pat on the back from Russian Ambassador Alexander M Kadakin for banning consumption of hard liquor on the state`s beaches.

Goa state museum to conserve 250-yr-old chariot

Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:14

A 250-year-old chariot dating to the Portuguese era would now be restored to its past glory by the Goa government with the help of conservationists.