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The ministers, whose resignations have been sought included three of Goa Forward Party and an independent, have not complied with the demand immediately. (Photo: ANI)

Goa CM seeks resignations of four ministers to induct new faces into cabinet

With 10 MLAs changing the sides, the strength of Congress on the floor of the House has reduced to mere five.

12 Jul 2019 8:24 PM

Led by Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar, 10 of the 15 Congress MLAs in Goa joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

'Political prostitution' happened in Goa: Cong MLA on switching parties

After the merger of the breakaway Congress MLAs, the BJP's strength in the 40-member assembly has gone up to 27.

12 Jul 2019 5:07 PM

Accompanied by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the breakaway group met BJP president Amit Shah and its working president J P Nadda in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Three ex-Congress MLAs, one from BJP likely to join Goa cabinet

Ten of the 15 Congress MLAs, led by Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar, switched sides and joined the BJP on Wednesday.

12 Jul 2019 12:56 PM

It was end of my father’s path of politics on March 17: Utpal Parrikar

Son of Manohar Parrikar said, 'Cong is imploding everywhere, only time will tell where this path takes us as their loyalty is under cloud.'

11 Jul 2019 2:34 PM

Goa CM Pramod Sawant with the incumbent Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar. (Photo: ANI)

Goa: 10 Congress MLAs including Leader of Opposition join BJP

The BJP with 27 MLAs has become the major political party in the 40-member Goa Legislative Assembly.

10 Jul 2019 9:04 PM

After entering the toilet, he broke glass-panels encasing the toilet ventilator and fled from the spot. (Photo: ANI)

Rape accused in Goa asks police to lead him to toilet, they oblige, he escapes

He was held for raping a British woman in a south Goa village last year.

28 Jun 2019 5:48 PM

Goa CM launches wheelchair accessible buses for divyang students

Students of Sanjay Centre for Special Education will have access to such buses.

25 Jun 2019 7:51 PM

Rane chaired a meeting of the health department officials in Panaji to review their preparedness against the virus. (Photo: Twitter)

Don't worry, Kerala is safe: Goa govt appreciates state's effort to tackle Nipah

'I am going to Kerala in next two to three days. I am not worried about my Kerala visit,' Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said.

10 Jun 2019 5:29 PM

While Patnekar polled 22 votes, Rane polled 16. (Photo: Twitter | @DrPramodPSawant)

BJP's Rajesh Patnekar elected as Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly

Patnekar was up against Congress' candidate and former Goa chief minister Pratapsingh Rane.

04 Jun 2019 1:01 PM

Patnekar is MLA from Bicholim in North Goa and filed his nomination for the post of speaker. Congress has pitted Pratapsinh Rane against him. (Photo: Twitter I @bjp4goa )

BJP's Patnekar to take on Cong's Rane for Goa Speaker post

The post of speaker has been vacant after Pramod Sawant became Goa Chief Minister following the death of Manohar Parrikar.

03 Jun 2019 3:04 PM

The case will be heard before Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Panaji, Artikumari Naik. (Photo: Representational)

Union minister Naik likely to appear before court as witness in cheating case

The minister's former staffer, Vinod Desai, was booked last year under section 420 of IPC.

02 Jun 2019 3:26 PM

Sawant told ANI on Saturday, 'I have asked for a report. I will talk after seeing the report.' (Photo: ANI)

Goa CM seeks report on molestation case against Cong MLA, others

A case was filed against Panaji MLA Atanasio Monserrate of Cong, Mayor Uday Mdakaikarand and former Deputy Mayor Yatin Parekh.

02 Jun 2019 1:27 PM

In the new setting, the BJP has emerged as the single largest party with 17 MLAs. (Photo: Representational)

Goa House strength back to 40 as four MLAs take oath

Acting Speaker Michael Lobo administered the oath to the MLAs--three from the BJP and one from the Congress.

28 May 2019 1:01 PM

Union Ayush Minister Shripad Naik established a huge margin over Congress' Girish Chodankar. (Photo: Twitter I Shripad Naik)

17th Lok Sabha elections; Cong wins South Goa LS seat, BJP leading in North Goa

Congress candidate Francis Sardinha defeated BJP's Narendra Sawaikar in South Goa.

23 May 2019 9:44 PM

Addressing an event organised by Sesa Football Academy on Friday, CM Pramod Sawant said, "The state government would certainly ensure that the mining industry becomes operational once again." (Photo: File | ANI)

Positive signs for Goa mining to be visible in six months: CM

The mining industry in Goa came to a standstill, after Supreme Court quashed the second renewal of 88 iron ore mining leases.

18 May 2019 11:38 AM

'After the process of e-auction starts, the government will formulate a Mining Dump Policy by July', Sawant said. (Photo: ANI I File)

Govt to e-auction iron ore dumps lying in Goa: Sawant

The industry is a key source of revenue for the government, e-auctioning will be the first step towards its resumption.

15 May 2019 1:57 PM

'Varuna' is the largest ever joint exercise undertaken by the navies of the two countries yet, and represents the climax of the strengthened maritime co-operation between India and France. (Photo: ANI)

'Varuna' day 3: Multi-helicopter operations undertaken by Indian, French navies

The first phase of the Indo-French joint exercise began off Goa's coast on May 1 and is scheduled to culminate on May 10.

10 May 2019 11:31 AM

Narrating the incident, Sardesai said in a statement that an important discussion was underway when suddenly the phone of the Chief Officer of the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) in South Goa started ringing, which left him irritated. (Photo: Facebook)

'Regret losing cool': Goa leader after video of him knocking off phone goes viral

Sardesai and other officers were inspecting a garbage dump in South Goa when the incident happened.

07 May 2019 9:13 AM

The French investment conclave was held at Nagpur last year, in which Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanavis had participated. (Photo: Representational)

France plans to hold investment conclave in Goa this year

A proposal would be submitted to Goa government soon, Consul General of France in Mumbai Sonia Barbry said on Friday.

04 May 2019 11:37 AM

The JMFC also asked Naik to testify and bring material evidence, if any, on what he knows about the case. (Representional Image)

Court summons Union minister Naik as witness in cheating case against former staffer

Panaji Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Vijayalaxmi Shivolkar directed Naik to appear in person by June 3.

01 May 2019 5:28 PM

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