News for 'Margao'

Cyclone 'Kyarr' intensifies; causes heavy rain in K'taka, Goa

Cyclone 'Kyarr' intensifies; causes heavy rain in K'taka, Goa

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Isolated heavy rainfall is also very likely over north Konkan region during the same period, it said.

ISL: Kerala Blasters rally to beat FC Goa

ISL: Kerala Blasters rally to beat FC Goa

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Kerala Blasters FC came from behind to beat FC Goa 2-1 in their 2016 Hero Indian Super League (ISL) football match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Monday.

Rampaging ATK win historic third ISL title

Rampaging ATK win historic third ISL title

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

A rampaging ATK claimed an unprecedented third Indian Super League title triumph with a 3-1 victory over arch-rival Chennaiyin FC in a summit showdown that was played behind closed doors in Margao on Saturday. Javier Hernandez (10th minute) and Edu Garcia (48th) put ATK in the driving seat but Nerijus Valskis (69th) reduced their advantage to set up a tense end to the contest. Hernandez scored another in injury time (90+4th) to confirm a record third title.

'Polls' apart: Husband and wife rooting for rival parties in Goa

'Polls' apart: Husband and wife rooting for rival parties in Goa

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

While 'family politics' is one of the major issues in the upcoming Goa legislative assembly polls, a young couple here is perhaps an exception, as both of them are rooting for rival political parties.

Chennaiyin survive FC Goa onslaught to reach ISL final

Chennaiyin survive FC Goa onslaught to reach ISL final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Chennaiyin FC went through to the final 6-5 on aggregate, thanks to their 4-1 victory at home in the first leg.

Goa: Cops, undertrials have a van party from court to jail

Goa: Cops, undertrials have a van party from court to jail

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

Jail Superintendent Bhanudas Pednekar, who noticed that all the three inmates and four constables were behaving unusual, referred them to primary health centre nearby and later to district hospital in Margao town.

ISL: FC Goa secure first win; Mumbai blank Odisha

ISL: FC Goa secure first win; Mumbai blank Odisha

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

FC Goa clinched their first win of the ongoing Indian Super League season as they beat Kerala Blasters 3-1 at the Fatorda Stadium, in Margao, on Sunday.

Indian Soccer: East Bengal pile further misery on BFC

Indian Soccer: East Bengal pile further misery on BFC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Former champions Chennai City FC defeated Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1 in their opening match of the I-League, Kalyani, on Saturday.

BJP leaders acquitted in Goa communal riots case

BJP leaders acquitted in Goa communal riots case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

A Goa court on Wednesday acquitted 40 accused, including senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, in the first ever case of communal riots in the state, which had occurred in the twin towns of Curchorem-Sanvordem in 2006. The sessions court at Margao acquitted 40 accused including BJP general secretary Satish Dhond and senior leader Sharmad Raiturcar. The accused had been charged with unlawful assembly, mischief and criminal trespass.

Goa convention to focus on Hindutva-related issues

Goa convention to focus on Hindutva-related issues

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Right-wing organisations are holding a five-day conference at Ramnathi, Goa -- headquarters of the Sanatan Sanstha -- from June 10 to June 14 to draw up a timetable for the "formation of a Hindu nation and protection of Hindutva and Hindu organisations". Sanatan Sanstha had hit headlines in October 2009 for its links with Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, after the death of two people in a scooter bomb blast at Margao on the eve of Diwali.

ILeague: Salgaocar edge past Chirag United Kerala

ILeague: Salgaocar edge past Chirag United Kerala

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Salgaocar defeated Chirag United Kerala through a first half strike by Luciano Sobrosa in a penultimate round I-League match at Nehru Stadium in Margao on Sunday.

Digambar Kamat on why Congress lost in Goa

Digambar Kamat on why Congress lost in Goa

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Outgoing Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has said the ruling Congress would have done better in the assembly polls if he had been projected as the party's face for the top post. The picture in Goa, where the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to form the new government, would have been different if the March 3 elections had been fought completely under his leadership, he told reporters at Margao. "Elections were not completely fought under my leadership," Kamat said.

Churchill end Dempo's unbeaten run, win 2-1

Churchill end Dempo's unbeaten run, win 2-1

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Churchill Brothers ended Dempo's dream run of seven straight wins as they overcame a second half challenge to edge past the city rivals 2-1 in an eighth round I-League clash at the Nehru Stadium in Margao on Sunday.

I-League: Salgaocar thrash Pailan Arrows

I-League: Salgaocar thrash Pailan Arrows

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Salgaocar scored an emphatic 4-0 win over Pailan Arrows and registered its first victory in the ongoing I-League, played at Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Margao, on Friday.

I-League: Dempo 'underdogs' in opener against Salgaocar

I-League: Dempo 'underdogs' in opener against Salgaocar

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Four-time champions Dempo will be the underdogs when they kick-start their I-League campaign against defending champions Salgaocar at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Margao, on Saturday.

I-League: Odafe 'trick floors Churchill, Bagan move to 2nd place

I-League: Odafe 'trick floors Churchill, Bagan move to 2nd place

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

Odafe Okolie scored a hat-trick as Mohun Bagan came from behind to beat Churcbill Brothers 3-2 and move to the second place after 14 rounds of the I-League football tournament in Margao on Sunday.

U-17 World Cup: Germany, Iran eye knock-out berth

U-17 World Cup: Germany, Iran eye knock-out berth

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Both the teams have won their respective opening matches with Germany getting past Costa Rica 2-1 and Iran beating Guinea 3-1 last Saturday.

I-League: 10-man Salgaocar edge Lajong 2-1

I-League: 10-man Salgaocar edge Lajong 2-1

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Despite being reduced to 10-men, defending champions Salgaocar Sports Club warded off the challenge from visitors Shillong Lajong, defeating them 2-1 in a round 13 I-League match, in Margao, on Wednesday.

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

SCEB failed to make use of a numerical advantage to settle for a 1-1 draw against FC Goa

I League roundup: Dempo beat HAL 3-0

I League roundup: Dempo beat HAL 3-0

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Round up of the I League matches being played in various parts of the country.

Don't ban Sanatan Sanstha, says Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson

Don't ban Sanatan Sanstha, says Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Tushar Gandhi on Thursday opposed a ban on the Sanatan Sanstha, which is under scan for the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, saying banning any organisation is "undemocratic".

I-League: Dempo halt Salgaocar's title chase

I-League: Dempo halt Salgaocar's title chase

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

Man of the match Roberto Silva's brilliant performance helped Dempo score a convincing 3-1 victory to halt title aspirant Salgaocar's dream run in the I-League, played at Nehru Stadium, in Margao, on Saturday.

Former Goa minister Pacheco's bail plea rejected

Former Goa minister Pacheco's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Pacheco is currently undergoing treatment for hypertension, jaundice and urinary tract infection at the Hospicio hospital in Margao.

I-league: Salgaocar down JCT

I-league: Salgaocar down JCT

Rediff.com23 Jan 2011

Ryuji Sueoka and Francis Fernandes scored a goal in each half to guide Salgaocar to their eight win as they beat JCT to a convincing 2-0 in the eleventh round of the I-League, played at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda in Margao, on Sunday.

Indian football: New Year new luck as SC East Bengal log first win

Indian football: New Year new luck as SC East Bengal log first win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Both sides created chances in the first half but it was SCEB who converted them and deservedly headed into the break with a two-goal cushion.

ISL: 10-man FC Goa snatch dramatic win over NEUFC

ISL: 10-man FC Goa snatch dramatic win over NEUFC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

FC Goa struck late to floor NorthEast United FC 2-1 for their first home win this season in the Hero Indian Super League on Friday.

Pacheco complains of chest pain, hospitalised

Pacheco complains of chest pain, hospitalised

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

On the run for nearly a month, Goa's former Tourism Minister Fransisco Mickey Pacheco on Saturday surrendered before the Sessions Court in Margao in connection with the death of his friend Nadia Torrado.

PM Modi to attend opening day of U-17 World Cup

PM Modi to attend opening day of U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be a part of the FIFA U-17 World Cup's opening day proceedings, which will include a small ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday.

I-League: Odafe scores five in Churchill's big win

I-League: Odafe scores five in Churchill's big win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Odafe Okolie scored five goals as Churchill Brothers drubbed AIFF XI 6-0 in a seventh round I-League match at the Nehru stadium in Margao, Goa, on Monday. Hosts Air India's search for their first win of the season continued as their round seven I-League match against Pune FC ended in a goalless draw at the Shahu Maharaj ground in Kolhapur.

Goa blast: NIA chargesheets 11 Sanatan members

Goa blast: NIA chargesheets 11 Sanatan members

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The National Investigation Agency on Monday filed a charge-sheet against 11 persons from the right-wing Hindu outfit 'Sanatan Sanstha' in connection with the Goa blast that killed two persons. Those chargesheeted include Malgonda Patil and Yogesh Naik, who were killed when the bomb went off accidentally at Margao, about 35 km from Panaji, before it could be planted. The charges included criminal conspiracy.

NIA questions Sanatan Sanstha trustee

NIA questions Sanatan Sanstha trustee

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

In their first-ever visit to Sanatan Sanstha after taking over the Margao blast case, National Investigating Agency (NIA) officials on Saturday questioned its managing trustee at its Ramnathi ashram, around 30 kms from Panaji.

Goa CM waits for proposal to ban Sanatan Sanstha

Goa CM waits for proposal to ban Sanatan Sanstha

Rediff.com9 May 2010

Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat said on Sunday that he was yet to receive any proposal from state home ministry on ban on Sanatan Sanstha, a right wing Hindu organisation, under scanner for its alleged role in Margao blast.

I-League: Odafe's double strike sinks Bagan

I-League: Odafe's double strike sinks Bagan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Odafe Okolie struck twice against Mohun bagan to guide Churchill Brothers to their first win in this season's I-League, at the Nehru Stadium in Margao on Sunday.

5 held for Goa blast linked to Sanatan Sanstha

5 held for Goa blast linked to Sanatan Sanstha

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Sanatan Sanstha's link to Margao blast conspiracy is getting thicker with all five accused arrested in the case having allegiance to the Hindu right wing organisation operating from Goa, police said.

Indian Football: Mumbai City pips Bagan to win ISL winner's shield

Indian Football: Mumbai City pips Bagan to win ISL winner's shield

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Despite losing the top spot to Mumbai, ATK Mohun Bagan will still harbour hopes of salvaging their season with a second successive Hero ISL title.

Russian girl's rape: Goa politician remanded

Russian girl's rape: Goa politician remanded

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

John, who surrendered before the Crime Branch on Wednesday after absconding for almost a month, was produced before the Judicial Magistrate Margao who remanded him in police custody, a police officer said.

Ban on Sanatan only after NIA ends probe: Goa CM

Ban on Sanatan only after NIA ends probe: Goa CM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat has clarified that ban on Sanatan Sanstha would be contemplated only after the National Investigating Agency completes its probe in Margao blast case.

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

NorthEast United inched closer to a playoffs berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in the ISL

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Soccer highlights from across the globe.

Air India rally to hold Salgaocar

Air India rally to hold Salgaocar

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

A late goal by Ndubuisi Opara helped Air India hold Salgaocar to a 1-1 draw in their Round 22 I-League match at the Nehru stadium in Margao on Friday. Salgaocar, who held territorial advantage in the first half, scored through Ekene Ikenwa.