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Scarlette case: Drug dealer gets bail

Scarlette case: Drug dealer gets bail

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Carvalho was arrested along with Samson D'Souza for drugging, raping and leaving Scarlette to die on Goa's popular Anjuna beach on February 18. President of children's court Desmond D'costa released Carvalho on a surety of Rs 25,000 and asked him to surrender his passport before the state police within seven days.

Anand, Saina retain national titles

Anand, Saina retain national titles

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

Chetan Anand and Saina Nehwal retained the men's and women's singles titles at the National Badminton Championship.

Goa minister says Nigerians a problem, demands strict law to deport them

Goa minister says Nigerians a problem, demands strict law to deport them

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader's remarks came a day after a 39-year-old local woman was allegedly raped at knifepoint by a Nigerian at Parra village.

Mukesh Ambani on cities of the future

Mukesh Ambani on cities of the future

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Rapid urbanisation must take into account environmental issues and make use of technology to provide better amenities in cities, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday.

Building collapse in Goa claims 13 lives

Building collapse in Goa claims 13 lives

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

At least 13 people were killed as an under-construction five-story residential building collapsed in Cancona town of Goa on Saturday.

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The 13 cities selected in the Fast Track Smart City Competition have proposed a total investment of Rs 30,229 crore

CLP meeting for next Goa CM underway

CLP meeting for next Goa CM underway

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

A crucial meeting of the Congress Legislature Party to choose Goa's next chief minister got underway in Panaji on Thursday.

Jessica verdict unbelievable: Bina Ramani

Jessica verdict unbelievable: Bina Ramani

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Bina Ramani, a key witness in the Jessica Lal murder case, on Monday described the conviction of Manu Sharma as the culmination of an over seven-year-long struggle for justice and said it felt "unbelievable".

Toll booth vandalism: Maharashtra minister's son freed on bail

Toll booth vandalism: Maharashtra minister's son freed on bail

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Maharashtra Minister Narayan Rane's son Nitesh, who was arrested along with his supporters for allegedly vandalising a tollbooth and attacking its staffers near Panaji, has been released on bail.

Don't let Fiona re-enter India: Goa to Centre

Don't let Fiona re-enter India: Goa to Centre

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

"We are writing to the Home and External Affairs ministry not to issue her visa again to come to India. Her entry into India should be banned," Goa Home Minister Ravi Naik, who was accused by Fiona of having links with the drug trade, told media persons in Panaji. He said the state is inquiring into her background and source of income.

Goa film fest ready to take off

Goa film fest ready to take off

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Shashi Kapoor will inaugurate the festival.

Dempo end on a perfect tempo

Dempo end on a perfect tempo

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

Dempo SC produced an aesthetic brand of football to win the first I-League title.

Off-shore casinos trigger on-shore debates in Goa

Off-shore casinos trigger on-shore debates in Goa

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Goa, India's only state where off-shore casinos are permitted, already has a off-shore casino operational on a ship near Panaji city.

'This move in Goa has been done to help BJP in Karnataka'

'This move in Goa has been done to help BJP in Karnataka'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'They just want to show that the Congress is in disarray.'

Tarun Tejpal's mother passes away

Tarun Tejpal's mother passes away

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal's mother Shakuntala Tejpal passed away after being ill for sometime, his lawyer said on Monday. She was 87.

Man held for outraging Russian tourist's modesty

Man held for outraging Russian tourist's modesty

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

The incident occurred on Monday, when the accused stopped his jeep in the middle of the road and tried to drag the girl into his vehicle while she was walking towards her hotel, the police said.

Goa: 1 dead, 4 injured in explosion

Goa: 1 dead, 4 injured in explosion

Rediff.com9 May 2014

One person was killed and 4 others injured in a blast near Margao town, 40 km from Panaji, this afternoon, a top police official said.

Navy's Sea Harrier crashes at Goa airport

Navy's Sea Harrier crashes at Goa airport

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

The aircraft, on a routine sortie, crashed at 11.15 am, an initial report said, adding that the pilot of the aircraft Commander Janak Bevli ejected safely. There has been no loss of property in the crash or any casualities on the ground.

Fire at two offices within Goa Airport

Fire at two offices within Goa Airport

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

It was not immediately known whether the fire has affected flights.

'Why is the censor board not seeing Padmavati?'

'Why is the censor board not seeing Padmavati?'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'The censor board should not delay the certification of Padmavati any further.' 'They must see the film immediately.'

'Parrikar put nation first and worked for it till his last breath'

'Parrikar put nation first and worked for it till his last breath'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Manohar Parrikar, the chief minister of Goa and former defence minister, died at his son's home in Panaji on Sunday after a long illness. He was 63. Since February 2018, Parrikar had been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, Delhi and New York after he was diagnosed with a pancreatic condition. Following his demise, tributes poured in from all over with political lines being forgotten.

Reforms needed in law: Ex-CJI

Reforms needed in law: Ex-CJI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Reforms needed in law to render social justice: Ex-CJI

New plan to curb film piracy

New plan to curb film piracy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

The optical disk legislation is being worked out in the country to curb film piracy, Union Urban Development and Culture Minister, S Jaipal Reddy, said in Panaji on Thursday.

Naren Kumar wins National Rally Championship

Naren Kumar wins National Rally Championship

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

Naren Kumar won his sixth National Rally Championship after winning the WIAA Rallye De Goa 2006, the final round of the Motorsports Association of India's Indian National Rally Championship.

Global pharma cos eye pacts with Indian cos

Global pharma cos eye pacts with Indian cos

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Global pharma and biotech companies, especially those from US, Europe and Japan, are keen to sign agreements with Indian companies, according to experts.

PIX: Shahid, Sridevi, Shah Rukh at IFFI

PIX: Shahid, Sridevi, Shah Rukh at IFFI

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Scenes from the opening ceremony.

Will remain in state politics, says Parrikar

Will remain in state politics, says Parrikar

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday asserted he will remain in state politics saying he is not eyeing the national political stage either "through Lok Sabha polls or any other way".

Big twist in Goa politics: 2 Congress MLAs join BJP

Big twist in Goa politics: 2 Congress MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

With this, the Congress's strength in the 40-member assembly reduced to 14 from 16.

Goa: CM resigns, to continue as caretaker

Goa: CM resigns, to continue as caretaker

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

The Congress is set to retain power in the state.

Live shows tougher, says Priyanka Chopra

Live shows tougher, says Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

The actress is in Goa for IFFI.

BJP on Modi: 'We cannot ignore party workers' expectations'

BJP on Modi: 'We cannot ignore party workers' expectations'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

In the clearest indication yet about Narendra Modi's elevation, Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said that the party "cannot ignore the expectations of the workers" and a decision would be announced shortly.

Maharashtra: 6 drown as trawler hits ship

Maharashtra: 6 drown as trawler hits ship

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Maharashtra: 6 drown as trawler hits ship

Dempo score over Churchill

Dempo score over Churchill

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

A goal each by Clifford Miranda and Ranty Martins enabled Dempo win the battle between Goa teams.

Ramani to be taken to Goa for recovery of docs

Ramani to be taken to Goa for recovery of docs

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Ramani has been arrested on charges of not helping the investigations in the Jessica Lal case.

A shot in the arm for BJP in Goa

A shot in the arm for BJP in Goa

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Fazal was governor during November 1999 to October 2002 in Goa and later in Maharashtra between October 2002 and December 2004.

Vessels collide off Goa coast; crew rescued

Vessels collide off Goa coast; crew rescued

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Goa, which has mining as the second largest industry, saw six barges sinking last year.

Goa: BJP rules out change in leadership

Goa: BJP rules out change in leadership

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The government is functioning 'very well' and all the alliance partners are firmly supporting Parrikar, who is undergoing treatment at Delhi's AIIMS, the BJP leader asserted.

New drug pricing norm from Apr 1

New drug pricing norm from Apr 1

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The Union Minister for Chemicals, Fertilisers and Steel Ram Vilas Paswan on Monday said from April 1 onwards, the prices of drugs would include local taxes.

'Parrikar's birthday bash to be a simple ceremony': Goa BJP

'Parrikar's birthday bash to be a simple ceremony': Goa BJP

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

The Goa unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced that it will observe the birthday of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in a simple manner in Panaji on Sunday.