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The countrys vast coastline provides huge potential for the domestic industry in terms of exploiting marine products and promoting exports, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Tuesday.

Suresh Prabhu discusses airport works in Goa with state govt, AAI

Suresh Prabhu on Monday discussed the progress on the proposal to expand facilities at the Dabolim airport in Goa.

16 April 2018 5:31 PM IST

India has the potential to innovate on the lines of Silicon Valley but it needs to do more for expanding the innovation ecosystem as it aspires to become a middle income country, World Bank India head Junaid Kamal Ahmad said today.

World Bank, IFC to host venture capitalists in Goa: Prabhu

He also informed that Goa will observe 'Innovation Day' on April 26.

16 April 2018 4:41 PM IST

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu. (Photo: PTI/File)

Policy to give thrust to air cargo to be drafted soon: Suresh Prabhu

The first phase of the airport is expected to be completed by 2020.

14 April 2018 5:58 PM IST

The traditional autorickshaw and taxi drivers in Ernakulam district will stay off the roads on December 11 in protest against the railways granting parking permits to app-based taxi aggregators at major railway stations in the state.

Goa govt to launch its app-based taxi service

Currently, the tourist taxi operators run their businesses individually in Goa.

9 April 2018 10:44 AM IST

Sania Mirza also re-affirmed her decision of not changing her surname post her marriage. (Photo: Instagram)

Sania Mirza: Shoaib Malik wants a daughter and we have decided her...

The former World No.1 in Women's doubles also dwelled on how she herself experienced gender bias at the hands of her...

8 April 2018 2:33 PM IST

States Ports Minister Jayesh Salgaoncar said that his department has issued a warning to all the off shore casinos, water sports operators and barges to be alert as the Indian Coast Guard has shared an intelligence input about a possible terror attack on the western coast. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

Terrorists may attack from sea: Intelligence input alerts Goa

The alert is also for Mumbai and Gujarat and vessels and concerned agencies have been duly informed.

7 April 2018 10:10 AM IST

Goa Congress chief Shantaram Naik said, I have resigned from the post of Goa Congress chief to pave the way for the younger generation to come forward. (Photo: PTI)

Inspired by Rahul's speech, Goa Cong chief resigns to make way for...

Goa Congress president Shantaram Naik was elected to Lok Sabha in 1984 from North Goa constituency and twice to Rajya...

20 March 2018 3:35 PM IST

Goa have scored 12 goals in the hat-trick of wins that they stitched up to enter the semi-finals. (Photo: ISL Media)

ISL 2017-18: Rivalry heats up as Sergio Lobera's FC Goa, Chennaiyin...

The teams face each other knowing there has never been a draw between them.

9 March 2018 7:27 PM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar addressing a youth convention in Panaji. (Photo: AP)

In letter to Guv, Goa CM Manohar Parrikar confirms journey to US for...

Parrikar, 62, wrote a letter to state Governor Mridula Sinha informing her that he has been advised to travel abroad for...

7 March 2018 1:24 PM IST

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar

Manohar Parrikar fine and stable', says Goa health minister

Parrikar, 62, was taken to the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Sunday evening on a wheelchair.

26 Feb 2018 2:03 PM IST

Pointing out at the lack of hygiene, created especially by street vendors outside the states biggest medical facility in Panaji, Parrikar said it costs less to stay clean. (Photo: AP)

Poor should also stay clean, it doesn't cost: Goa CM Manohar Parrikar

Parrikar was particularly critical of lack of hygiene around the Goa Medical College and Hospital, located near Panaji.

13 Feb 2018 7:17 PM IST

Goa Agriculture Minister Vijai Sardesai said it would be better to close down the mining industry than it being handled by people from outside the state. (Photo: PTI/File)

'Gangs of Wasseypur-like situation' to arise if 'outsiders' handle...

The Supreme Court had, on February 7, cancelled the second renewal of iron ore mining leases given to 88 companies in...

13 Feb 2018 9:11 AM IST