MUMBAI: CNN-IBN in collaboration with Gomantak times and Gomantak, Goa?s English and Marathi news dailies, have launched a two-week long special series ?Eye on Goa?.

The special series will focuss on the upcoming State Assembly elections of Goa and the social, economic and political factors involved therein.

The alliance entails the merging of editorial and marketing synergies between these media houses with Gomantak Times and Gomantak carrying stories and advertisements on the initiative on a regular basis.

Speaking on the tie-up CNN-IBN and IBN 7 director marketing and online projects Dilip Venkatraman said, "The partnership between CNN-IBN, Gomantak Times and Gomantak has made available a vast array of editorial and marketing resources that will make ?Eye on Goa? a success. We look forward to working with them again in the future. "

Gomantak and Gomantak Times marketing head Shailesh Rao, said, "?Eye on Goa? has provided a national platform for the upcoming elections in Goa with special focus on related issues. Partnering with CNN-IBN for this initiative has been fruitful and a real pleasure."

Apart from featuring the Goan stories on its news-wheel daily, CNN-IBN also organised an interactive panel discussion which will be aired on 1 June at 8:30 pm. The panel discussed the burning issues specific to Goa and those, which are likely to be considered by the people before casting their votes.

The discussion featured prominent Goan voices such as - Shantaram Naik (Congress), Manohar Parrikar (BJP), Oscar Rebello, Sandesh Prabhudesai, Anita Haladi and pop singer Remo.