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Pramod Sawant to take oath as Goa CM for second consecutive term today, PM Modi, Amit Shah on guest list

Pramod Sawant to take oath as Goa CM for second consecutive term today, PM Modi, Amit Shah on guest list

The three-time MLA will be sworn as the state's chief minister at Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee stadium in Taleigao.

Mar 28, 2022, 07:49 AM IST
Black masks or clothing not allowed at Pramod Sawant’s oath ceremony: Goa BJP chief

Black masks or clothing not allowed at Pramod Sawant’s oath ceremony: Goa BJP chief

Goa CM designate Pramod Sawant will take oath on March 28 in a ceremony attended by PM Modi and other top BJP leaders. 

Mar 26, 2022, 21:18 PM IST
Goa BJP legislative party meet today, name of CM to be announced

Goa BJP legislative party meet today, name of CM to be announced

Goa caretaker Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, also the frontrunner candidate for the CM post, has said that he will accept whatever responsibility the party decides to give him.

Mar 21, 2022, 07:14 AM IST
Congress open to all options to keep BJP away from power in Goa: Digambar Kamat

Congress open to all options to keep BJP away from power in Goa: Digambar Kamat

The BJP, which won 20 out of 40 seats in the last month's Goa Assembly elections and has secured support of the two Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party MLAs and three Independents, has yet to stake a

Mar 18, 2022, 21:15 PM IST
Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai calls Assembly session on March 15 for MLAs to take oath

Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai calls Assembly session on March 15 for MLAs to take oath

MLA-elect Ganesh Gaonkar will be administered oath as pro-tem speaker on March 14 at Raj Bhavan by Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai. 

Mar 13, 2022, 18:08 PM IST
Why is Congress so worried, don't they trust their candidates?: Goa CM on exit poll

Why is Congress so worried, don't they trust their candidates?: Goa CM on exit poll

Goa CM Pramod Sawant said that Congress is keeping their candidates in isolation and under pressure ahead of the Assembly election results on March 10. 

Mar 09, 2022, 16:26 PM IST
Zee News Exit poll 2022: Congress pips BJP in Goa, may cross majority mark to form govt

Zee News Exit poll 2022: Congress pips BJP in Goa, may cross majority mark to form govt

As per Zee News exit poll 2022, the Congress alliance is predicted to bag 14-19 seats, followed by BJP which can secure around 13-18 seats in Goa. 

Mar 07, 2022, 19:37 PM IST
Goa to reopen all educational institutions from class 1 to 12 from February 21

Goa to reopen all educational institutions from class 1 to 12 from February 21

The Goa government said, "As COVID-19 cases are reducing day by day in the state, it has been decided by the competent authority to re-open all the educational institutions from std. I to std. XII

Feb 18, 2022, 06:52 AM IST
Aaditya Thackeray launches Shiv Sena's digital manifesto for Goa, says BJP ‘back-stabbed’ his party

Aaditya Thackeray launches Shiv Sena's digital manifesto for Goa, says BJP ‘back-stabbed’ his party

The party has now decided to contest all future polls in the coastal state - right from panchayat level to general elections, Thackeray junior said.

Feb 12, 2022, 15:01 PM IST
Goa Assembly Polls 2022: Silent wave in my favour, says Utpal Parrikar

Goa Assembly Polls 2022: Silent wave in my favour, says Utpal Parrikar

"It was not possible to surrender this constituency which was nurtured (by my father) with so much hard work. How could I have sat back calmly? So with the support from the people and workers, I had

Feb 11, 2022, 13:58 PM IST
For BJP, Goa means ‘governance, opportunities and aspirations’: PM Narendra Modi

For BJP, Goa means ‘governance, opportunities and aspirations’: PM Narendra Modi

The PM also recalled how he once coined the term 'Congress-Mukt Bharat' which has now become the resolution of every true son of the soil to weed out the corrupt parties.

Feb 10, 2022, 20:21 PM IST
Goa Assembly Elections 2022: PM Narendra Modi to address mega rally in poll-bound state today

Goa Assembly Elections 2022: PM Narendra Modi to address mega rally in poll-bound state today

As per a press release issued by Goa Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), PM Modi will address a mega public meeting at 5.00 pm at Bodgeshwar Maidan. 

Feb 10, 2022, 06:52 AM IST
Assembly Election 2022: TMC wants to give BJP a tough fight in Goa, Abhishek Banerjee tells Zee News

Assembly Election 2022: TMC wants to give BJP a tough fight in Goa, Abhishek Banerjee tells Zee News

The Lok Sabha MP from Diamond Harbour said that TMC won't depend on Congress.

Feb 07, 2022, 12:35 PM IST
Congress to restart mining in Goa within 3 to 6 months of forming govt: Chidambaram

Congress to restart mining in Goa within 3 to 6 months of forming govt: Chidambaram

"We said that we will have a sustainable mining legal model ready in about a month or two. The model will be ready in a month and then we will begin to implement it immediately thereafter,"

Feb 06, 2022, 20:40 PM IST
Goa polls: Congress releases manifesto, promises resumption of mining activities

Goa polls: Congress releases manifesto, promises resumption of mining activities

Congress leader P Chidambaram promised the resumption of mining activities in Goa if his party comes to power.

Feb 06, 2022, 17:15 PM IST
Lata Mangeshkar's death: PM Modi's virtual rally, all BJP programs cancelled in Goa

Lata Mangeshkar's death: PM Modi's virtual rally, all BJP programs cancelled in Goa

PM Modi was scheduled to address the voters of North Goa during 'Jan Sankalp Sabha' at 5:30 pm on Sunday.

Feb 06, 2022, 13:07 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi is tourist politician, comes to Goa only before elections: BJP leader CT Ravi

Rahul Gandhi is tourist politician, comes to Goa only before elections: BJP leader CT Ravi

"Rahul Gandhi is a tourist politician, he comes to Goa only before the elections," said Ravi during door-to-door campaign in Calangute for upcoming assembly elections in Goa. 

Feb 05, 2022, 07:52 AM IST
Goa Polls: Congress will form govt with full majority, says Rahul Gandhi

Goa Polls: Congress will form govt with full majority, says Rahul Gandhi

"We're taking a historic decision in Goa, a new 'Nyay Scheme' will be launched. Rs 6,000 per month, i.e. Rs 72,000 in a year, will automatically be transferred to Goa's poorest citizens," said Rahul

Feb 04, 2022, 19:31 PM IST
Stung by defections, Congress makes candidates take 'loyalty' pledge in Goa

Stung by defections, Congress makes candidates take 'loyalty' pledge in Goa

The Congress candidates led by Digambar Kamat in Goa read out the affidavit promising that they will not resign from the party or switch over to any other political outfit in the next five years.

Feb 04, 2022, 17:12 PM IST
Goa Assembly Polls 2022: Rahul Gandhi to visit poll-bound state today

Goa Assembly Polls 2022: Rahul Gandhi to visit poll-bound state today

Rahul Gandhi will interact with representatives of the Tourism Sector, Anganwadi staff and others. He will also address meetings of workers and will also guide candidates of Congress. 

Feb 04, 2022, 07:17 AM IST