Man forgotten in cell says he drank urine

Associated Press | Wednesday May 2, 2012, San Diego

A San Diego college student who federal drug agents forgot and left in a holding cell for five days without food, water or access to a toilet said Tuesday that he drank his own urine to survive.

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Blog: How politicians turned Goa into a giant casino

Tejas Mehta | Monday March 12, 2012, Panaji

As the sun set over the lazy Mandovi, a group of large migratory birds fluttered across the crimson evening skies. Suddenly, they changed directions in perfect harmony and flew just along the surface of Panjim's beautiful river.

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Goa: Manohar Parrikar sworn in as Chief Minister

NDTV Correspondent | Friday March 9, 2012, Panaji

BJP leader Manohar Parrikar was sworn in for the third time as the Chief Minister of Goa.

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Manohar Parrikar sworn in as Goa Chief Minister

NDTV Correspondent with PTI inputs | Friday March 9, 2012, Panaji

The BJP's Manohar Parikar will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Goa today. The party has planned a huge public affair for the swearing-in ceremony.

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Goa elections: Blame game begins in outgoing Congress

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 8, 2012, Panaji

In the wake of humiliating defeat in the assembly election in Goa, the Congress leaders have started the blame game with outgoing public works department minister Churchill Alemao stating that the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat had worked against him.

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Goa: BJP-led alliance government to be sworn-in on March 9

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 7, 2012, Panaji

Senior BJP leader Manohar Parrikar is all set to become the chief minister of Goa for the third time after the BJP-MGP combine today staked its claim to form the government with the support of 26 legislators and the swearing -in will be held on Friday.

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All but three members of the Goa assembly are millionaires

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 7, 2012, Panaji

All but three members of the new Goa assembly are millionaires. Thirty-seven out of 40 successful candidates in the coastal state have declared their assets worth more than Rs one crore, compared to 22 who were elected to the state Assembly in 2007.

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Goa election results: Manohar Parrikar likely to be next chief minister

NDTV Correspondent/ Agencies | Wednesday March 7, 2012, Panaji

Technocrat-turned-politician Manohar Parrikar is all set to become the chief minister of Goa for the third time after the BJP-MGP combine lapped up 24 seats to rule the 40-member House.

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BJP to meet Goa Governor today to stake claim to form govt

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 7, 2012, Panaji

Election results: The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP)-BJP combine will today stake claim to form government in Goa, along with two Independent legislators.

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BJP sweeps Goa, Parrikar front runner to become Chief Minister

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 6, 2012, Panaji

Goa results: Cashing-in on the anti-incumbency factor in a big way, the BJP-MGP combine has come to power in Goa, ousting the Congress and securing 26 out of 40 seats. While the BJP won in 21 assembly constituencies, seven more than last time, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party raised its tally from two in the last polls to three seats.

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