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*** Proposal on HIV testing sparks debate in Goa (NDTV) Goa could soon become the first Indian state to make HIV testing compulsory before marriage. The proposal passed unanimously by the Goa Assembly will be thrown open for a public debate before it is tabled as a bill in July. http://www.ndtv.com/template/template.asp?category=National&template=AIDS&slug=HIV testing proposal sparks debate in Goa&id=87065&callid=1 *** Idea adds 5 lakh users in Mah/Goa in FY06 (Business Standard India) Idea Cellular added five lakh new subscribers in the Maharashtra and Goa circle in 2005-06 taking its total number of subscribers in the circle to over 1.8 million. http://www.business-standard.com/bsonline/storypage.php?bKeyFlag=BO&autono=15680 *** Stage set for Goa CET 2006 (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 19: The director of technical education, Dr J Chandrasekhar today informed that the preparations for conducting the Goa Common Entrance Test 2006 have been completed and the test would be held from May 16 to 18. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042022 *** Mahindra to play AFC ties in Goa (Navhind Times) Margao, April 19: Having squeezed out three hard fought draws in their away ties of the AFC Cup, National Football League title contenders Mahindra United, Mumbai, are well and truly hoping for a qualification into the second round of the Asian event as they kick-off their home engagements against group leaders Al Muharraq of Bahrain on April 25 at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, here at 4.15 p.m. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042033 *** Brazilian striker Leondson key player in Bahrain club (Navhind Times) Margao, April 21: Bahraini club Al Muharraq will arrive in Goa on April 23 (Sunday) to play Mumbais Mahindra United in the AFC Cup tie. last minute penalty by Brazilian striker Leondson Dias DSilva. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042239 *** House renting under scanner (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 21: In a bid to counter terroristsand anti-social elements seeking hide-outs in the residential areas, the North Goa district magistrate has debarred house owners from the district from giving out their houses on rent, sub-letting them to the strangers and tourists without giving prior information of the tenants to the concerned police station. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042218 *** Dempo held goalless by 10-man Bagan (Navhind Times) Mumbai, April 21: Despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half, Mohun Bagan managed to hold defending champions Dempo Sports Club, Goa, to a goalless draw in a 10th National Football League match at the Cooperage in Mumbai on Friday. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042240 *** Goa state ties up with Aviva Life (The Economic Times) Goa State Cooperative Bank Ltd has tied-up with Aviva Life Insurance to sell their services in the state. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1498906.cms *** No decision on proposed int. Airport at Mopa by Goa cabinet (New Kerala) No decision on proposed int. Airport at Mopa by Goa cabinet http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnews&id=45280 *** Ten-man Bagan hold Dempo goalless (Outlook India) Despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half, Mohun Bagan managed to hold defending champions Dempo Sports Club, Goa, to a goalless draw in a 10th National Football League match at the Cooperage ground here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=379561 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)