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ACB to probe `suspicious` land allotment case in Goa

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 16:56

The Goa government has referred a "suspicious" land allotment deal by the former Congress-led government to Anti Corruption Bureau.

Goa govt refuses to withdraw entry tax

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 15:52

Asserting that the state would not fall prey to the "blackmailing tactics" of a few traders` organisations from Maharashtra and Karnataka, the Goa government refused to roll back the entry tax on the borders.

Entry tax in Goa likely to keep off domestic tourists: Congress

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 13:42

Congress MP Fransisco Sardinha expressed fears that imposition of entry tax on Goa borders may prove detrimental for growth of tourism industry, as these charges might shoo away domestic visitors.

Russian, Israeli mafia exist in Goa: WikiLeaks cable

Last Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013, 19:04

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar does not believe that Russian and Israeli mafias operate in Goa, but Mumbai police are sure of it, WikiLeaks has claimed.

Goa beaches were targets for Lashkar in 2008: WikiLeaks

Last Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013, 16:17

Goa`s beaches were in the cross hairs of suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba terror suspect Nasir Raizuddin, being tried for the 2008 Bangalore serial blasts, WikiLeaks has claimed citing a recently declassified US diplomatic cable.

Goa Governor refers back Lokayukta Bill to Assembly

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 17:42

Goa Governor B V Wanchoo has referred back the Lokayukta Bill, 2013 to the state Legislative Assembly suggesting amendments to two clauses.

Some recommendations of Gadgil panel `extreme`: Goa

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 16:58

The Goa government has taken a few objections to Gadgil committee`s report on the Western Ghats, even as it agreed to implement most recommendations.

Kamal Nath overruled official to denotify Goa SEZs

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 15:25

Former union commerce minister Kamal Nath had overruled his ministry`s secretary and favoured denotification of three SEZ in Goa in 2008, suggest recently unclassified diplomatic cables available on WikiLeaks.

Parrikar cautions MLAs against divulging details of drugs sale

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 14:21

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday cautioned members of the Legislative Assembly.

Goa govt to take action against illegal jetty

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 17:40

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said strict action would be taken against an illegal jetty constructed on Mandovi river by a company related to a former state minister.