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Parrikar rebukes activist for linking minister with `rapist`

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 17:44

Scoffing at the claims made by a social activist linking state minister Avertano Furtado with a youth who was accused of raping a minor girl, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said the activist has lost his "mental balance".

Goa says no to India`s first Playboy club on its beach

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 18:50

Goa will not be home to the country`s first Playboy club with the state government deciding to reject a proposal for opening this facility at Candolim beach amid a controversy that it would promote vulgarism.

Probe demanded in taxi operators` protest over MLA`s statement

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 15:55

the Goa Assembly Speaker on Monday demanded a probe into the incident of tourist taxi operators allegedly storming into the office of an MLA and said the matter will be handed over to the Privilege Committee.

Goa witnessed rise in tourist arrivals in 2012, Assembly told

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 13:43

Goa has registered over four per cent growth in tourist arrivals during 2012, breaking the lull prevalent for last six years, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar informed the State Legislative Assembly on Monday.

Now, pay toll to enter Goa

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 16:02

Entering Goa just got even more expensive. Visitors driving to Goa by road, on anything other than a two-wheeler, will be charged toll upwards of Rs.100, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said at a press conference Monday.

‘France keen on ties with Goa in higher education’

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 12:25

France wants to build closer ties with Goa in higher education and urban development, Ambassador of France in India Francois Richier said.

Man tries to enter Goa Zoo on closing day; injured in scuffle

Last Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 19:46

One person was seriously injured in a scuffle with forest guards at Goa`s Bondla Wildlife sanctuary, when he along with his family was not allowed entry there, police said on Saturday.

Goa casinos contribute Rs 135 cr revenue in 2012-13

Last Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11:01

Casinos, a key attraction for tourists visiting Goa, contributed a healthy Rs 135.45 crore to the state government`s coffers in fiscal 2012-13.

French Naval destroyer FNS Montcalm to undertake joint training

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 22:56

French Naval destroyer FNS Montcalm will make a five-day port call in Goa from Saturday and undertake joint training activities with the Indian Navy.

Minor girl raped in Goa, man held

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 20:45

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in Mapusa town, 8 kms from here, police said.