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Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Relax, it will take time to decide the CM for Goa (The Economic Times) PANAJI: Almost 48 hours after it emerged as the single-largest party in Goa, the Congress has not yet been able to decide on who should be the chief minister. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/PoliticsNation/Relax_it_will_take_time_to_decide_the_CM_for_Goa_/articleshow/2107872.cms *** Congress meet for next Goa CM underway (rediff.com) A crucial meeting of the Congress Legislature Party to choose Goa's next chief minister got underway in Panaji on Thursday. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/jun/07goapoll.htm *** Digambar Kamat to be sworn as Goa CM today (Hindustan Times) Digambar Kamat, who joined Congress just two years ago after quitting BJP, will be sworn as Goa Chief Minister on Friday at the head of a five-member coalition government. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Redir.aspx?ID=122b90be-4e23-431d-aaa2-7e93bac4c2f0 *** Kamat frontrunner for Goa CM's post (NDTV) Congress leader Digambar Kamat has emerged as the frontrunner for the Goa chief minister's post. http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20070014801 *** Goa CM (The Telegraph) Panaji, June 7 (PTI): Congress leader Digambar Kamat tonight emerged as the front runner for Goa chief ministership. The NCP, a coalition partner, said the ministry is likely to be sworn in tomorrow. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070608/asp/nation/story_7894204.asp *** Lagu Bandhu outlet in Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, June 7 Lagu Bandhu Motiwale, a specialist in studded jewellery made from diamonds, pearls and other gemstones, set in 22 carat as well as 18 carat gold opened its first outlet in Goa, at the Navelcar Trade Centre, Panaji today. http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=06088 *** Cong-led govt in Goa may be sworn-in tomorrow: NCP (Outlook India) A Congress-led coalition government is likely to be sworn in here tomorrow, the NCP, which is part of the alliance in Goa, said today. "Coalition leaders are likely to meet Governor S C Jamir tomorrow to formally stake a claim to form the next government," NCP observer in Goa Gurunath Kulkarni said. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=479401 *** Digambar Kamat front runner for Goa Chief Ministership (Outlook India) Senior Congress leader and Power Minister Digambar Kamat tonight appeared as the front runner for Goa Chief Ministership as the party's leadership issue was mired in sharp differences among party MLAs on who should be their leader. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=479413 *** Digambar Kamat likely to be Goa CM (Sify News) Senior Congress leader and Power Minister Digambar Kamat appears as the front runner for Goa chief ministership as the party's leadership issue was mired in sharp differences among party legislators on who should be their leader. http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14467383 *** Goa Cong undecided on CM (Indian Express via Yahoo! India News) The Congress-NCP combine in Goa is still undecided on who will head the new Government in the state. With the names of various contenders doing the rounds, the two Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party members and two Independents, along with the NCP, are having a field day determining who heads the Congress. Apart from Pratapsinh Rane and Ravi Naik, former Health Minister Dayanand Narvekar has also ... http://in.news.yahoo.com/070607/48/6gs20.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------