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Ailing Russians airlifted from Goa

/ April 2, 2012 12:01 pm

Mikhail Jhilov, 32, and Yulia Nacheava, 31, were flown to Moscow on an air ambulance Sunday evening. In the first case, Mikhail suffered skull fractures and dislocation of spine when he collided with a speeding car while riding his motorbike

Goa govt launches inquiry into child trafficking rackets

/ March 31, 2012 7:10 pm

The Goa government has launched an inquiry after the state-government run medical hospital has been found to be employing children who were allegedly trafficked by criminals into the state. Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) during their

Actor Nagarjuna to set up casino in Goa

Actor Nagarjuna to set up casino in Goa

/ March 30, 2012 3:53 pm

Actor Nagarjuna is keen on setting up a casino in Goa.Goa is known as the sin city of India given its luxurious beaches and the fun parties that take place. It is also the hub for many Bollywood celebrities to

Goa Budget: R 1000 for housewives, petrol cheaper by R 11

Goa Budget: R 1000 for housewives, petrol cheaper by R 11

/ March 27, 2012 1:52 pm

Panaji: A cut in Value Added Tax on petrol and Rs 1000 allowance for housewives from families with annual income of less than Rs 3 lakh are among a series of populist measures in the budget presented by Goa Chief

Goa economy growth rate declined in 1 year

/ March 26, 2012 2:55 pm

Goa’s economy has declined in last one year with the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) rate has slipped by two per cent.Goa Governor K Sankarnarayanan, while addressing the first session of the newly elected Assembly today, informed that the growth

Goa gold dealers observe bandh to protest duty hike

Goa gold dealers observe bandh to protest duty hike

/ March 25, 2012 2:09 pm

MARGAO: The Goa Gold Dealers Association (GGDA) supported the All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation, observing bandh, on Monday, to protest against the Central Budget 2012 that calls for levy of excise duty, customs duty and consumer tax. President

Traditional Goan bakers hit by increase in prices of raw material, labour cost

Traditional Goan bakers hit by increase in prices of raw material, labour cost

/ March 25, 2012 1:51 pm

MARGAO: The early-morning picture of Goan bakers ‘poders’ on bicycles accompanied by the hooting sound of typical orange rubber horns is a rare sight these days in many parts of Goa. The sale of traditionally-baked Goan bread ‘Pao’ has been

Goa issues Swine Flu alert

Goa issues Swine Flu alert

/ March 24, 2012 4:21 pm

The Goa government has alerted all its health officers to keep a watch on Swine Flu symptoms among patients following the outbreak of H1N1 virus in neighbouring Maharashtra. The Directorate of Health Services has issued circular to all the primary

The Leela Goa undertakes US$20 million refurbishment

The Leela Goa undertakes US$20 million refurbishment

/ March 23, 2012 8:25 pm

The Leela Goa has recently completed an exciting refurbishment project and is now ready to serve its guests with luxurious vacation experiences this holiday season. An aesthetically appealing confluence of Portuguese and Indian design spread across 75 acres of green

Goa budget postponed to March 26

/ March 22, 2012 9:02 pm

Panaji: The Goa government has postponed the state budget presentation to March 26, following the demise of Tourism Minister Matanhy Saldanha in the early hours today. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told  that he has already sought a postponement till Monday