Only Konkani/Marathi medium schools eligible for grants: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, June 4, 2012, 21:18

Goa government said that only Konkani and Marathi medium primary schools would be given grants and English medium schools would not enjoy the same patronage.

Goa govt accepts Pendse commission report on ticket scam

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 21:11

The Goa government on Wednesday accepted recommendations of Justice (Rtd) M L Pendse commission, which had alleged criminal conspiracy by Goa Cricket Association (GCA) managing committee members by printing bogus tickets for the 2001 ODI India-Australia cricket match in the state.

EC notice to Goa govt for violating model code

Last Updated: Saturday, May 5, 2012, 19:51

Election Commission has issued a notice to Manohar Parrikar-led govt for violating model code of conduct, imposed due to the impending June 2 bypoll.

Goa govt to relook report in bogus cricket ticket scam probe

Last Updated: Friday, May 4, 2012, 16:06

Goa government said it may consider taking action on the recommendations made by judicial commission which probed the infamous 2001 cricket ticket scam.

GAIL pipeline project in Goa faces obstacle

Last Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012, 12:42

Goa Government's ambitious plan to generate electricity using gas from Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) has hit a roadblock.

Goa govt puts controversial devt plan on hold

Last Updated: Monday, April 9, 2012, 20:49

The Goa government on Monday put the controversial Regional Plan 2021 on hold.

‘Goa determined to crack down on illegal mining’

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 21:40

Goa Governor K Sankarnarayanan said the state government is committed to crack down on illegal mining and the mafia involved in such activities.

Permission for Sunburn 2011 not yet given: Goa govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 13:27

The Goa government today said that permission to the Sunburn 2011 music festival, scheduled between December 27 and 29 at Candolim beach here, was yet to be given.

Goa government lambasted on illegal mining

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 15:29

A feature article released by PIB on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Goa`s liberation lambasts the authorities for inaction on illegal mining.

BJP demands dismissal of Goa govt

Last Updated: Saturday, November 5, 2011, 00:17

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday demanded dismissal of Digambar Kamat-led government in Goa over illegal mining scam.

Goa CM refrains from speaking on PAC's illegal mining report

Last Updated: Monday, October 3, 2011, 22:40

Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on Monday refused to get embroiled in the controversy surrounding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on illegal mining in the state.

19 mining leases in Goa face licence cancellation

Last Updated: Saturday, October 1, 2011, 13:45

The Goa government has initiated the process to revoke licences of 19 mining leases which have been found to be operating within ten-kilometre radius of wildlife sanctuaries or national parks in the state.