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*** Paradise Found ; Georgina Rodgers Relaxes on Goa's Golden Beaches (RedNova) By Georgina Rodgers HURTLING along in our clapped-out 4x4 vehicle in the oppressive heat of the mid-morning sun, we swerve suddenly to avoid yet another wandering cow. In Goa, there are no road markings, few traffic lights, and seemingly no right of way. http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/790647/paradise_found__georgina_rodgers_relaxes_on_goas_golden_beaches/index.html?source=r_science *** Goa Regional Plan to be scrutinized: Rane (NDTV) Chief Minister Pratapsinh Rane on Friday said that the state Cabinet has agreed to have the controversial Goa Regional Plan 2011 scrutinised and to keep its implementation in abeyance. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=National&slug=Goa Regional Plan to be scrutinized: Rane&id=98981 *** India state minister resigns over development row in Goa (AFP via Yahoo! News) A minister in India's tourist hotspot Goa has submitted his resignation over a controversial land proposal to build six new towns across the state containing luxury hotels and business districts. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070104/sc_afp/indiaenvironmentgoapolitics_070104082613 *** The good ˜old charm of Velha Goa (Deccan Herald) If you thought Goa was all about feni, food, fiesta, siesta, sprawling palm-fringed beaches, isolated coves, islands and rivers, you are sadly mistaken. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jan72007/sundayherald214317200714.asp *** 20 teams from all over India participated in the championship, which was organized by Goa Thangta Association under the ... (Greater Kashmir) Srinagar: The J&K Thang Ta team won 59 medals in the 13th National Thangta championship, which was held at Kalangote Goa from December 23 to 25. The team missed the chance to grab the overall championship only by 15 points and had to satisfy with runners up trophy. http://www.greaterkashmir.com/Home/ShowCat.asp?catid=3&Issueid=111&Arch= *** Night landing to be allowed at Goa airport from Jan 8 (New Kerala) Panaji, Jan 6: Following confusion at Goa airport last week due to diversion and cancellation of several flights, the Navy has agreed to extend night landing facilities to civilian aircraft from January 8. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=75529 *** Technological advancements should benefit all: Goa Governor (New Kerala) Panaji, Jan 5: Goa Governor S C Jamir today said advancements in science and technology should benefit all sectors of the economy and reach the people, especially the poor and marginalised sections of the society. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=75383 *** Goa celebrates the Three Kings Day (New Kerala) Cansaulim (Goa), Jan. 6 : Christians in Goa on Saturday celebrated the Three Kings Day marked by a church service, procession and a colourful fest to commemorate the Biblical story of the three kings' journey, bringing gifts to the baby Jesus. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=75719 *** Refrain from ideas of developing Goa on lines of Singapore: Jamir (Navhind Times) Panaji, Jan 5 Stating that the hue and cry of the people concerned with the identity and future of Goa definitely carry substance, the Governor, Mr S C Jamir today appealed to the authorities to refrain from any ideas as regards planning Goa on the lines of Singapore or Dubai, in the name of development. http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=010646 *** Goa celebrates the Three Kings Day (ANI via Yahoo! India News) Cansaulim (Goa), Jan. 6 (ANI): Christians in Goa on Saturday celebrated the Three Kings Day marked by a church service, procession and a colourful fest to commemorate the Biblical story of the three kings' journey, bringing gifts to the baby Jesus. Perched on a hill, the Cansaulim Church, a centuries-old stone chapel, 24 km from capital Panaji, sprang to life as scores of devotees thronged ... http://in.news.yahoo.com/070106/139/6aw6l.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
