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*** Fight for Goa: Locals rue illegal constructions (NDTV) The battle for Goa is heating up. The latest ground zero is a hill near Dona Paula where some of the country's top celebs have invested in holiday homes. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=National&slug=Goa locals rue illegal constructions&id=98582 *** Terror plot for Goa 'real', alert likely (IBN live) New Delhi: After initially putting up a brave front on the face of a terror alert for Goa emanating from Israel, New Delhi is doing a followup on the tip-off and it is possible that the Centre may issue a New Year terror alert for the beach country after a proper verification of the threat perception. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/terror-plot-for-goa-real-alert-soon/top/29563-3.html *** Terror plot for Goa 'real', alert likely (IBN live) The Centre may issue a New Year terror alert for the beach country after a verification of the threat perception. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/terror-plot-for-goa-real-alert-soon/29563-3.html?xml *** Destination Goa (Outlook India) So how credible is the Israeli threat perception about the possibility of a terrorist strike in Goa by pro-Al Qaeda elements from Pakistan and India? http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20061215&fname=ramangoa&sid=1 *** Go Goa by a metered cab (Hindustan Times) Remember the unforgettable journey ˜Bombay to Goa, the Bollywood blockbuster of the 70s. Now, you can go on the same tour in the comfort of a hired cab, instead of the old bus. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1880170,000600010004.htm *** Goa take first innings lead over Madhya Pradesh (New Kerala) Indore, Dec 26: Madhya Pradesh conceded first innings lead to Goa as they were all out for 205 on the second day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Plate Group A cricket match at Usha Raje Cricket ground here today. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=70896 *** Goa villagers protest against large-scale constructions (New Kerala) Panjim (Goa), Dec 27: Villagers in Goa are up in arms against the flattening of hilly areas to construct houses in South Panjim for several Bollywood actors and political leaders. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=71164 *** Sporting Clube de Goa in Fed Cup final (Outlook India) The lethal Dudu Omagbemi struck late as Sporting Clube de Goa got past title holders Mahindra United 1-0 to squeeze into the final of the 28th Peerless Federation Cup here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=439961 *** Villagers protest against large-scale constructions in Goa (ANI via Yahoo! India News) Panjim (Goa), Dec. 27 (ANI): Villagers in Goa are up in arms against the flattening of hilly areas to construct houses in South Panjim for several Bollywood actors and political leaders. They allege that the large-scale construction will destroy the region's ecology. A local church, which has taken up the cause along with several voluntary bodies, wants the State Government to take action ... http://in.news.yahoo.com/061227/139/6amft.html *** Security beefed up in Goa for New Year celebrations (ANI via Yahoo! India News) Panjim, Dec 27 (ANI): Security at all key points in Goa has been stepped up in the wake of recent terror threat ahead of New Year celebrations, police said. "Just before Christmas, we had enhanced the security. Similarly, just before New Year eve, may be tomorrow or day after tomorrow, we will again enhance it. Security is there today also but then special measures shall be taken. As I ... http://in.news.yahoo.com/061227/139/6amkk.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
