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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 *** Security tightened in Goa (NDTV) Even as revelers make their way to Goa for their annual share of fun and feni in the run up to new year, the beach resort is on high alert after last month's warning of a "Bali-like" bomb attack. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=National&slug=Security tightened in Goa&id=98609 *** 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 *** New Year Goa flights on a high (Express India) In the run-up to the year-end, the domestic air fares this season are literally sky high, reflecting an unprecedented shortage in supply in select sectors. http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=150220 *** Security beefed up in Goa for New Year celebrations (New Kerala) Panjim, Dec 27 : 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. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=71313 *** Goa set target of 259 runs for Madhya Pradesh (New Kerala) Indore, Dec 27: Chasing a victory target of 259 runs, Madhya Pradesh were cruising along with 69 for one in their Ranji Trophy plate group `A' cricket match against Goa at Usharaje cricket ground here today. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=71341 *** Businessmen, celebrities, tourists in Goa to usher in New Year (New Kerala) Panaji, Dec 28: Goa is in a mood to celebrate as thousands of visitors, including foreigners and celebrities, arrive here to welcome the new year. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=71530 *** Goa turning into accident-prone state (New Kerala) Panaji, Dec 28: Goa registered a four per cent rise in road accidents this year due to an increasing vehicle population and reckless driving, a senior traffic department official said today. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=71799 *** 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
