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Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Congress will solve Goa's unemployment problem: Rane (New Kerala) Panaji, May 24: Goa Chief Minister Pratapsinh Rane today said the issues of ''unemployment'' and ''all round development'' are the main planks on which the Congress is contesting the June 2 State Assembly elections. http://www.newkerala.com/news5.php?action=fullnews&id=32627 *** Radio Mirchi commences operations in Goa (New Kerala) Mumbai, May 23: Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM went on air yesterday in Goa with the sound of 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' anthem at 1830 hrs. The radio station already enjoys a leadership position in 12 cities and broadcasts on a common frequency of 98.3 FM across the country, a press release issued here today said. http://www.newkerala.com/news5.php?action=fullnews&id=32269 *** Politicos work hard to spin Goa results (New Kerala) By Frederick Noronha, Panaji, May 24: Goa's June 2 assembly election results could be decided before a single vote is cast. http://www.newkerala.com/news5.php?action=fullnews&id=32485 *** Indian football to have an academy in Goa (IANS via Yahoo! India News) New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is all set to build a national academy in Margao, Goa. http://in.sports.yahoo.com/070523/43/6g5uo.html *** Goa NGO unsure of joining politics (IBN via Yahoo! India News) Goa goes to the polls in a few days, but it s Goa Bachao Abhiyaan that has become the symbol of people power. http://in.news.yahoo.com/070523/211/6g4zm.html *** Advani says he would talk to Centre about threat via real estate inGoa (ANI via Yahoo! India News) Panaji, May 22 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani today said that he would discuss with the Centre the concerns raised by the National Security Council (NSC) regarding internal security threat through real estate in Goa. "I have read this matter in Goa media and I propose to take this up with the Government of India," Advani told reporters at Panaji. ... http://in.news.yahoo.com/070522/139/6g457.html *** Dirty Goa going to the dumps (IBN via Yahoo! India News) It s the perfect holiday destination but we find out why Goans believe their paradise is going to the dumps. http://in.news.yahoo.com/070524/211/6g6qs.html *** BJP banks on Parrikar to stage comeback in Goa (Indian Express via Yahoo! India News) After being drubbed in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP hopes to salvage its reputation by winning the June 2 Assembly elections in Goa. Former Chief Minister and master tactician Manohar Parrikar is said to be working on a constituency-wise strategy to help the party stage a comeback. However, the absence of Pramod Mahajan is likely to hamper the BJP s chances this time round. In 2002, when the party was ... http://in.news.yahoo.com/070524/48/6g7yr.html *** Politicos work hard to spin Goa results (IANS via Yahoo! India News) Panaji, May 24 (IANS) Goa s June 2 assembly election results could be decided before a single vote is cast. Candidate fixing , last minute party hopping, behind-the-scene deals and names deleted from voter rolls are expected to play a vital role in a state where the electorate has often returned unclear mandates. http://in.news.yahoo.com/070524/43/6g6y4.html *** Politicos work hard to spin Goa results (Calcutta News) Goa's June 2 assembly election results could be decided before a single vote is cast. Candidate 'fixing', last minute party hopping, behind-the-scene deals and names deleted from voter rolls are expected to play a vital role in a state where the electorate has often returned unclear mandates. http://www.calcuttanews.net/story/251221 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
