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*** IF YOU GO (San Jose Mercury News) The months before and after the summer monsoon, basically November to May, is the best time to visit Goa. The week between Christmas and New Year's is very popular -- especially for the Anjuna rave scene -- and hotel rates typically double or even triple. A visa, obtained in advance, is required for U.S. citizens. http://www.realcities.com/mld/mercurynews/living/travel/14410819.htm?source=rss&channel=mercurynews_travel *** Salgaocar shock East Bengal (rediff.com) Mickey Fernandes scored the all-important goal as the bottom-placed team beat the formidable Kolkata giants 1-0 in the National Football League. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2006/apr/30nfl.htm *** Indian Navy ready for drills with Pakistan (Daily Times) NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy is ready to undertake joint exercises with its counterparts in Pakistan, as the two countries enjoy an "excellent" bilateral relationship, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Arun Prakash has said. "It (the relationship) is excellent and if we get a chance, we are ready to http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\05\01\story_1-5-2006_pg7_17 *** Devils sweep Rangers in quarterfinal series (Covers.com) NEW YORK -- Patrik Elias jump-started the streaking New Jersey Devils in the playoff opener and then used another flourish to sweep away the New York Rangers . Elias scored two goals and assisted on Scott Gomez`s power-play goa... http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=78029&tid=28&t=1 *** Mahindra beat Sporting to move on top (The Telegraph) Panaji: Mahindra United sustained second half pressure as they scored a 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa to move to the top of the table in the ONGC National Football League here on Friday. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060429/asp/sports/story_6160381.asp *** Five-day Arlem Festival begins (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 28: During past few years Goa has turned into a favourite destination for festival lovers; festivals ranging from music to films. The significant among such festivals is the Arlem Festival, a popular beer and music festival. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042945 *** T&CP Board approves Regional Plan-2011 (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 28: The Town and Country Planning Board today considered and approved the revised regional plan-2011 for the state of Goa with various recommendations, at its 125th meeting. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042911 *** There is some more work to be done, says Derrick (Navhind Times) Margao, April 28: Following their 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa today, Mahindra United are well and truly on course to securing their maiden NFL title. But coach Derrick Pereira isnt counting his chickens as yet. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042936 *** Goa fest kickstarts (The Times of India) PANAJI: Union civil aviation minister Praful Patel has emphasised the need to explore various avenues to make Goa a hub of tourism in the country. "Goa has potential to be a tourist hub," Patel said, speaking as a chief guest after inaugurating a two-day Goa Fest today. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1510235.cms *** Crunch match for Mahindras as they take on Sporting, Goa (Outlook India) Mahindra United hope to take a step towards their maiden National Football League title tomorrow when they take on Sporting Clube de Goa at Nehru Stadium, Margao. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=380801 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)
