AAP candidate`s brother says kidnapping case false, seeks bail

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 14:34

The brother of an Aam Aadmi Party leader, booked for kidnapping an accused in the IPL spot-fixing case, Thursday, sought bail from a Delhi court on the ground that the charges against him were false.

Cong boycotts Goa Assembly session, draws criticism of Speaker

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 16:28

Congress MLAs today boycotted the session of Goa State Legislative Assembly, drawing criticism from Speaker Rajendra Arlekar who termed the move as "politicising of the legislative functioning".

Goa Assembly finalises report on drug nexus

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 13:09

House Committee of Goa Legislative Assembly Wednesday finalised a crucial report probing alleged links between politicians, drug mafia and policemen.

Encroachment near mining leases only 9 hectare: Goa govt

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 13:14

In what may provide relief to mine owners, Goa government Friday said the encroachment outside the mining leases is just 9.2 hectare and not whopping 578 hectare, as pointed out by Justice M B Shah Commission.

16 corruption cases filed in Goa since March 2012: Parrikar

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 12:58

Sixteen corruption cases were filed with the vigilance department in Goa in the last one-and-half year, including against two former chief ministers for their alleged involvement in illegal mining scam, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.

Rs 90 cr tax collected from Goa offshore casinos last fiscal

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 12:46

Goa government collected Rs 90 crore in the form of entertainment and entry tax from five off shore casino vessels during financial year 2012-13, state Legislative Assembly was told Friday.

Goa is resting place for terrorists: Parrikar

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 15:29

Goa is used as a "resting place" for unwanted elements and terrorists, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told the legislative assembly Thursday.

Goa assembly passes resolution for special status to state

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 23:23

The Goa Legislative Assembly today unanimously passed a resolution demanding special status to the state to protect its shrinking availability of land resources and preserve the cultural identity.

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.

`Goa is going WB way on poor financial situation`

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 18:02

Leader of Opposition in Goa Assembly Pratapsingh Rane today cautioned the state government of facing "West Bengal-like financial crisis" considering the escalating borrowings from the open market at higher rates.

Goa to have longest Assembly session this month

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 13:00

The 28-day state Legislative Assembly session beginning from March 18 is expected to be the longest, with the earlier session record being for 25 days.