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The BJP's attack on Rahul Gandhi came after Goa Congress chief called CM Manohar Parrikar a 'kathputli' (puppet) in the hands of coalition partners. (Photo: File | ANI)

Rahul Gandhi winked like ‘loafer’ in Parliament, says Goa BJP

Goa BJP spokesperson also said Rahul Gandhi lacked understanding of issues and, therefore, he hugged PM Modi.

24 Jul 2018 8:53 AM

Goa’s beaches and fun on the beaches are its primary crowd-pullers.

Goa beach parties set to go sober

Lalit Ahlawat, director, Soi Hospitality Pvt Ltd also welcomes the move.

19 Jul 2018 12:08 AM

Addressing Goa Information Technology Day, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said he returned to the state after last year's state assembly elections because his heart was here. (Photo: File/PTI)

Goa had to repay 'loan' to Army, did my part as defence minister: Parrikar

Parrikar said duty he carried out as defence min could said to be repayment of loan Goa owed to Army for its liberation from Portuguese.

14 Jul 2018 7:48 PM

India and Russia had signed an agreement for the mega project in 2007, vowing to take the military ties between the two countries to the next level. (Photo: AP)

India reconsidering 5th generation fighter jet programme with Russia: sources

The sources said the cost of the project has been estimated at around USD 30 billion or Rs 2 lakh crore.

08 Jul 2018 4:39 PM

Parrikar chaired a meeting of senior bureaucrats and police officers to take stock of the law and order situation in Goa. (Photo: ANI/twitter)

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar resumes official work after returning from US

Manohar Parrikar was in the US for almost 3 months and underwent treatment for pancreatic ailment.

15 Jun 2018 3:51 PM

Last month, in a video message, Parrikar said that his treatment was giving successful results. (Photo: PTI)

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar back in India after medical treatment in US

The chief minister has been in the US for treatment of a pancreatic ailment since March 2018.

14 Jun 2018 7:09 PM

Goa Pradesh Congress Committee chief Girish Chodankar, Leader of Opposition in state Assembly Chandrakant Kavlekar, former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Congress legislative party spokesman Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco were some of the leaders who took a ride in the carriage. (Photo: INCGoa | Twitter)

Goa Congress men take horse-carriage ride to protest fuel price hike

The partymen later submitted a memorandum to CMO seeking an immediate rollback of fuel price hike stating that it was affecting common man.

24 May 2018 5:16 PM

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 Apr 2018 5:31 PM

In the letter to the Governor, Goa CM Manohar Parrikar also informed about the interim arrangement of a Cabinet advisory committee to guide the state administration. (Photo: PTI)

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

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

07 Mar 2018 1:32 PM

The hospital’s officials however mentioned that he is responding well with the treatment and they have no idea about his proposed visit to the US. (Photo: PTI)

Manohar Parrikar to visit United States for treatment

Mr Parrikar was rushed to the Goa Medical College and Hospital after he suffered mild dehyd-ration and severe stomachache.

07 Mar 2018 3:54 AM

Goa Chief Minister was discharged from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on Feb 22, a week after he was admitted there and treated for a pancreatic ailment. (Photo: PTI)

Manohar Parrikar ‘absolutely fine, 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 2:12 PM

'Poor persons should also stay clean. I think it doesn't cost. In fact, it costs less. Simple things can be done,' Parrikar said. (Photo: ANI)

Goa CM strikes again, says poor people must stay clean, it 'doesn't cost'

Parrikar's statement comes in the wake of hygiene among street vendors standing outside the state's biggest medical facility.

13 Feb 2018 7:12 PM

The former Portuguese colony that became Independent on December 19, 1961, is an idyllic haven.

Three cheers for the ladies

The idyllic haven has been in danger of losing its identity with divisive rhetoric in the past. Now, angered inhabitants are up in arms.

13 Feb 2018 12:08 AM

The BJP leader was trolled for his statement by many including novelists, writers as well as artists using #GirlsWhoDrinkBeer. (Photo: PTI)

Parrikar's ‘fear’ comes true, gets trolled with #GirlsWhoDrinkBeer

Parikar had said that he was worried as even girls had started consuming alcohol.

10 Feb 2018 6:37 PM

The minister was addressing an audience of industrialists and experts from the tourism industry and after speaking briefly on the essentials for a smart city and garbage segregation Sardesai veered off to the quality of tourists visiting Goa. (Photo: PTI/File)

Domestic tourists 'scum of earth', make Goa exclusive for rich: State min

Sardesai contradicted CM Manohar Parrikar's target of 1 Cr tourists and asked the govt to target foreign and upper-class Indian tourists.

10 Feb 2018 10:48 AM

Parrikar was addressing State Youth Parliament, an event organised by the state Legislature Department in Panaji. (Photo: PTI/File)

Women are consuming alcohol, Goa CM's 'tolerance level crossed'

Parrikar also accused the youth in Goa of shying away from hard work, therefore majorly applying for government jobs.

10 Feb 2018 8:38 AM

Parrikar said a punitive measure was needed in view of the littering caused at public places in the form of empty liquor bottles that lie strewn on roads. (Photo: PTI)

Drinking in public places punishable offence in Goa, fine upto Rs 5k: Parrikar

'Drinking in public places would be a punishable offence. We will impose a fine upto Rs 5,000 on the violator.' Parrikar said.

02 Feb 2018 11:41 AM

Parrikar said the proposed move would ensure that Goa would become free from the 'litter' of empty bottles which has been created by locals and tourists alike. (Photo: PTI)

Will bring law to make public drinking a punishable offence: Goa CM

Parrikar appealed that Goa be made plastic-free as 'it is the biggest problem anyone can face'.

05 Jan 2018 10:11 AM

Hardeep Puri files nomination for Rajya Sabha

The seat had fallen vacant following Manohar Parrikar’s resignation. The term of this seat ends in Nov. 2020.

04 Jan 2018 2:57 AM

Mahadayi issue: Shiv Sena says Manohar Parrikar a ‘bad Santa’

Naik in the letter said that the party wanted to express to the PM its displeasure over Parrikar’s behaviour.

26 Dec 2017 1:32 AM

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