Cong slams ministers for saying tourists come to Goa for drugs
21 May 2015 23:47 IST
Goa Congress has threatened to "throw cow dung on the face of ministers" who claim that tourists arrive in the state due to availability of drugs. READ
Indians beat the heat on Goan beaches
21 May 2015 23:42 IST
With mercury soaring to unbearable levels across the country, domestic holidayers are flocking Goa beaches to cool-off themselves lending a much-needed fillip to tourism sector in the picturesque state. READ
Modi is Ronald Reagen of India: Raghuram
21 May 2015 23:38 IST
The expectations from the Narendra Modi government when it came to power in 2014 were “probably unrealistic” but it has taken steps to create an environment for investment and is “sensitive” to concerns of investors, ... READ
IDBI opens e-huts in Goan villages
19 May 2015 20:46 IST
IDBI Bank has decided to roll out e-huts to connect with the rural populace, a senior bank official said in Panaji on Tuesday. READ
Govt decision on illuminating religious places draws flak
18 May 2015 21:40 IST
Years after illuminating several churches, temples and a mosque in the state, Goa government today decided not to foot their electricity bill anymore as an austerity measure, drawing flak from the opposition. READ
Parrikar blames UPA Govt on war preparedness
18 May 2015 20:43 IST
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday blamed the previous UPA regime for not taking steps to maintain the stocks of arms and ammunition as preparation in case of a war and said the situation has ... READ
Rafale deal talks to begin as French team arrives
16 May 2015 21:37 IST
French team constituted to negotiate the Rafale deal has arrived in India and talks can start any time now, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today as he described the agreement as "one of the bold ... READ
Parsekar resolves fish-strike in Goa
13 May 2015 20:45 IST
Two days after Goan fishermen went on a flash strike over alleged assault on their crew, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Wednesday sought to resolve the matter, resuming the supply of fish to the state ... READ
Goa BJP also reduces mining lease fee, from 100% to 5%
08 May 2015 22:26 IST
The BJP-led Goa government today decided to drastically reduce the registration fee for mining leases from 100 per cent to five per cent of the stamp duty. READ
38 industries coming with 6500 jobs: Parsekar
08 May 2015 22:09 IST
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar today said that 38 proposals for investment in the state have been cleared which will generate 6,500 jobs. READ
