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Goa tourism policy may lose its 'fun'

Soon, fun may not be 'in' in Goa.

Football federation, Goa plan centre of excellence

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has joined hands with the Goa government to build a state-of-the-art centre of excellence in Goa, an official said Wednesday.

Industry demands roll back in Goa power hike

A leading trade body here Tuesday demanded a roll back on the proposed power tariff increase by the Goa government as it would hit the industry hard.

Now, Goa's site for National Games illegally mined

In a shocking incident, an illegal laterite stone mine was found on the site of an upcoming national and an international games events in Goa, prompting government to launch an inquiry into it, officials said. The state has hogged headlines for rampant illegal iron-ore mining.

Opposition to Goa airport project continues

The Goa government’s decision to quickly complete a controversial airport project at Mopa near the Maharashtra border is being criticised by the state’s political parties and civil society members.

Baywatch in Goa? Little hope for now

One may just have to wait for a few more years until Goa's beaches have their own avatars of Pamela Anderson-like women lifeguards.

Goa illegal mining scam: Panaji port to be made accountable

A Goa government-run minor port at Panaji, which has allegedly been the clearing house for millions of tonnes of dubiously sourced iron ore, could be back in the news again.

Goa government caps mining truck permits

In a slew of measures to curb illegal mining, the Goa government has ordered a cap on issuing permits to trucks ferrying iron ore, after suspending nearly 500 iron ore trade licences here.

Goa cancels 450 iron ore trading licenses

The Goa government Tuesday cancelled the licenses of nearly 450 iron ore traders registered here in a bid to check extraction and export of iron ore.