*** GOA NEWS: Mar 25/06 - Goa assembly, Bottled ocean, Knife retrieved, Goan Heritage...
*** Goa Assembly witnesses noisy scenes Opposition today created noisy scences in the Goa assembly over congratulatory motion in favour of UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi. More at: http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnews&id=31116 *** Six persons from Kerala accused in murder cases arrested Six persons from Kerala accused in two murder cases who were taking shelter in Goa were arrested, police said. More at: http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnews&id=31164 *** Cops crack case of missing call centre employee Suspect Roweena has tied the knot with a colleague; hope to arrest him from Goa. More at: http://www.cybernoon.com/DisplayArticle.asp? section=fromthepress&subsection=inbombay&xfile=March2006_inbombay_standard9274 *** Goa coast to host eighth Indo-French naval exercises from March 27 The eighth bilateral exercise of the generic series code named 'Varuna' will take place off the western Indian coast March 27 to April 7. More at: http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnews&id=30943 *** Bottled ocean water, anyone? Don't miss Subodh Kerkar's paintings, sculptures and installations exhibited at the Jehangir Art Gallery. More at: http://www.cybernoon.com/DisplayArticle.asp? section=fromthepress&subsection=inbombay&xfile=March2006_inbombay_standard9270 *** Goan heritage hotels are a big tourist attraction The trend of converting old mansions into hotels is not new. Although restored centuries-old manors do not provide any of the facilities that traditional hotels do, they are still favoured by tourists visiting Goa. More at: http://www.expresstravelworld.com/200603/gogoa36502.shtml *** Goa Tourism Meet 2006 Goa is not only about sunny beaches; it is also the land of colourful festivals and glorious history preserved in its traditional homes, villages, old churches and temples. More at: http://www.expresstravelworld.com/200603/gogoa36501.shtml *** Knife used in priest's murder retrieved The investigating officer in Fr Eusebio Ferrao's murder retrieved two pieces of a small kitchen knife used by the killers, from the bushes near the church, this evening. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=032420 *** Assembly passes appropriation bill The state legislative assembly today passed the Goa appropriation (vote on account) bill, 2006, for Rs 1,386.87 crore, allowing government to make expenses for the next four months till the full budget is discussed and passed by the House. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=032422 *** Court sets aside impugned judgment The district and sessions judge, Mr Anand Salkar allowed the appeal filed by Baban Anant Naik and set aside the impugned judgment of the judicial magistrate first class (JMFC), Canacona. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=032419 *** Fransa Pax team disbanded Upset over the All India Football Federation's Appeal Committee decision not to replay their match against Air-India, Fransa Pax chairman Micky Pacheco on Thursday disbanded his team. More at: http://dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1019624 Compiled by: Avelino D'Souza
