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*** Tourists throng Goa to ring in New Year (The Times of India) PANAJI: It's hot and sultry. A far cry from the cold, fog-ridden climes that these visitors have fled from. As the sun kissed the golden beaches of Goa, the streets filled with tourists, walking or riding two-wheelers. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Tourists_throng_Goa_to_ring_in_New_Year/articleshow/888964.cms *** Goa: Gamblers' paradise (rediff.com) Goa enjoys the status of having the first-ever floating casino in India, which was started by the Advani group along the Mandovi river here in the capital city. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/dec/21goa.htm *** Mitsui to sell off its stake in Sesa Goa (NDTV Profit) When the steel business is red hot with global moves for mergers and acquisitions, can iron ore stay far behind? India's biggest iron ore player Sesa Goa appears to be on the block. Although Sesa Goa's management said that it is not aware of the development. http://www.ndtvprofit.com/homepage/storybusinessnew.asp?template=&whichstory=n&id=35446 *** Sesa Goa rides on price hike hopes (The Hindu) Sesa Goa, the only pure iron ore counter, reacted positively to the news of the first global price hike signal for the next fiscal on Friday. The iron ore exporter finished up 12.53 per cent at 1391.70 with a traded volume of over 5 lakh shares on the BSE alone. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/12/23/stories/2006122304001300.htm *** Asian Poker Classic set in Goa (Casino City Times) GOA, India “ (PRESS RELEASE) -- The biggest event set to be held in Goa over the next year will, officially, be the inaugural Asian Poker Classic from March 1-5 2007. http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article.cfm?contentID=163237 *** Goa hangs on (The Hindu) BANGALORE: Goa conceded the first innings lead but battled hard to secure a draw against Tamil Nadu in a South Zone KSCA under-13 tournament match that concluded here on Friday. Correction In the scores ... http://www.thehindu.com/2006/12/23/stories/2006122309832200.htm *** Mitsui to quit Sesa Goa, puts controlling stake on the block (Hindustan Times) Riding the crest of a global steel price boom, Japan's Mitsui & Company has decided to encash its iron ore business in India. The company has put on block its entire 51 per cent stake in Sesa Goa Ltd, one of India's largest exporters of iron ore. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1876033,00020003.htm *** Alemao asks Sonia to 'cleanse party' in Goa (New Kerala) Panaji, Dec 21: Congress MP Churchill Alemao has appealed to party president Sonia Gandhi to "cleanse the party in Goa as it was losing popularity". http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=69902 *** Goa to initiate study on privatising minor ports (New Kerala) Panaji, Dec 20: Goa will initiate a study on privatising its minor ports to provide momentum to the state's economy, Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane said today. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=69704 *** Japan's Mitsui plans to sell Sesa Goa stake - Paper (NDTV Profit) MUMBAI (Reuters) - Japan's second-biggest trading firm Mitsui & Co. plans to sell its 51 percent stake in Indian iron ore exporter Sesa Goa Ltd., the Hindustan Times daily said on Friday, quoting investment banking sources. http://www.ndtvprofit.com/homepage/news.asp?id=281177 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
