Manohar Parrikar

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The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi.

IDSA renamed as Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Move meant to align the 'vision and aspiration of the premier defence institute with the contribution of the former Raksha Mantri'

18 Feb 2020 4:18 PM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said late Manohar Parrikar had transferred his “josh” (spirit) to him, and this allowed him to work for “15- 16 hours a day” after taking over the coastal state’s top post. (Photo: Twitter/ @DrPramodPSawant)

'Manohar Parrikar transferred his josh to me, can work 15-16 hrs a day': Pramod Sawant

Sawant was addressing a function held to launch the poster of a biopic on late Parrikar, to be produced by ‘Go Goa Gollywood Productions’.

14 Dec 2019 12:24 PM

In a faux pas, the Goa government on Thursday released a media statement wishing people on the Teachers Day and mentioning the late Manohar Parrikar as the current chief minister. (Photo: File)

In faux pas, Goa govt releases Teachers Day statement that quoted late CM Manohar Parrikar

Director of Information and Publicity Meghana Shetgaonkar told PTI an inquiry has been initiated to find out the erring officer.

06 Sep 2019 8:43 AM

Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley passed away in quick succession in August 2019, in a span of 18 days, leaving a void in the party that may be difficult to fill for a long time to come. (Photo: AFP)

From Vajpayee to Jaitley, demise of BJP stalwarts leaves void in Indian polity

The party suffered one more jolt with the death of Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in March 2019.

25 Aug 2019 10:04 AM

Congress' Atanasio Monserratte on Thursday wrested Panaji Assembly seat. (Photo: ANI)

BJP loses Parrikar's Panaji Assembly seat to Congress

The BJP had fielded Siddharth Kunkolienkar to retain the seat after the demise of former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar.

23 May 2019 12:47 PM

The Panaji bypoll was necessitated by the death of former chief minister Manohar Parrikar who represented the constituency. (Photo: File)

Former RSS leader Velingkar in fray for Panaji by-election

Velingkar is contesting on the ticket of Goa Suraksha Manch (GSM), which he formed after being sacked as Goa RSS chief in 2016.

29 Apr 2019 3:15 PM

Chodankar is contesting against BJP candidate and Union minister Shripad Naik. (Photo: ANI)

No sympathy wave for BJP after Parrikar's death: Cong leader

He also said the MGP's move of joining hands with the Congress has improved his party's poll prospects in the state.

20 Apr 2019 12:55 PM

Former defence minister Manohar Parrikar

Sharad Pawar alleges Manohar Parrikar quit over Rafale jet deal

Parrikar served in the NDA government as defence minister from November 2014 to March 2017.

14 Apr 2019 4:50 AM

Hitting out at industrialist Anil Ambani, Gandhi said Ambani had no money, no expertise in defence manufacturing and all his businesses had failed. (Photo: File)

Watch: 'Rafale probe after polls, 'chowkidar' will be in jail,' says Rahul

Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi changed the fighter jet purchase deal, resulting in price increase.

05 Apr 2019 9:02 AM

Speculation has been rife in the coastal state since then that Manohar Parrikar's sons -- Utpal (left) and Abhijat (right) -- might take the political plunge in the Lok Sabha polls or the Panaji bypoll necessitated by the death of their father. (Photo: PTI)

‘Will continue father’s legacy’: Parrikar's sons hint at joining politics

Manohar Parrikar, 63, died on March 17 after a prolonged battle with a pancreatic ailment.

31 Mar 2019 9:06 AM

'Both of them have joined the BJP to ensure stability of the government,' Sawant told reporters after Ajgaonkar and Pawaskar joined his party. (Photo: File)

Two MGP MLAs joined BJP to provide stability to govt, says Goa CM

'With two MLAs joining the BJP, our strength has gone up to 14 (in the 40-member Assembly),' Sawant said.

27 Mar 2019 11:20 AM

Late Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s son Utpal and Abhijit have been asked to join the BJP, said Goa BJP president Vinay Tendulkar on Monday. (Photo: File)

BJP has requested Parrikar's sons to join party: Vinay Tendulkar

Parrikar, a senior BJP leader, died on March 17 evening after a prolonged battle against cancer at the age of 63.

25 Mar 2019 8:48 PM

Parrikar died on March 17 evening after a prolonged battle against cancer at the age of 63. (Photo: PTI)

Goa orders probe to check Parrikar's burial site was purified or not

Goa ministry has taken strong note of some activities carried out in the Kala Academy premises.

24 Mar 2019 1:43 PM

peaker Sumitra Mahajan in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Sumitra Mahajan visits Manohar Parrikar's family

Parrikar, 63, died on Sunday after a year-long battle with a pancreatic ailment.

22 Mar 2019 6:56 PM

Newly sworn in Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said he will prove his majority in the House. (Photo: ANI)

Goa CM Sawant wins trust vote, gets support of 20 MLAs in assembly

The floor test was overseen by acting Speaker and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Michael Lobo.

20 Mar 2019 8:59 AM

New Goa government keen to resume mining

Even former CM had written to the central govt for the same demand we are making now.

20 Mar 2019 2:25 AM

Floor test for Sawant govt in Goa today

Sawant said on Tuesday that his government had sought a floor test on Wednesday to prove its strength in the Assembly.

20 Mar 2019 1:06 AM

Talking about Parrikar's tenure as Defence Minister, Bhagwat said he guided the defence establishment in a new direction.(Photo: PTI)

Manohar Parrikar always worked for national interest: RSS chief

Parrikar was diligent, committed and focused in his goals, Bhagwat said in a statement issued by the RSS.

19 Mar 2019 3:47 PM

Sawant took over the Chief Minister's post in Goa after Parrikar died on Sunday evening after a prolonged battle against cancer at the age of 63. (Image: ANI)

Goa CM Pramod Sawant confident of winning floor test tomorrow

On Tuesday, Sawant took charge of the Chief Minister’s office and kept a photo of former CM Manohar Parrikar beside him.

19 Mar 2019 3:16 PM

Speaking to reporters, the new chief minister said his priority would be to reach out to every person, and carry forward the "glorious legacy" of good governance left behind by Parrikar. (Image: ANI)

Will carry forward Parrikar's legacy of good governance:Goa CM

Pramod Sawant, a protege of Parrikar, was Speaker of the Legislative Assembly when he was picked to be the successor of Parrikar.

19 Mar 2019 1:39 PM

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