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Goa Assembly Elections 2022: AAP releases second list of candidates for upcoming polls

Goa Assembly Elections 2022: AAP releases second list of candidates for upcoming polls

"Today @AAPGoa releases its second list of candidates. We are committed to bring in good governance and work for the people of Goa," said a tweet from Rahul Mhambre, Convener, AAP Goa unit. 

Jan 09, 2022, 14:58 PM IST
BJP takes dig at Trinamool, says Mamata Banerjee's party can't find Goans to distribute its pamphlets

BJP takes dig at Trinamool, says Mamata Banerjee's party can't find Goans to distribute its pamphlets

Leader of opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari shared a video on social media in which the Trinamool volunteers said that they are not from Goa and get money to distribute the

Jan 09, 2022, 12:49 PM IST
No night curfew in Goa, outdoor gatherings capped at 100: CM Pramod Sawant

No night curfew in Goa, outdoor gatherings capped at 100: CM Pramod Sawant

Restrictions have also been imposed on public meetings of political parties, Goa CM said. 

Jan 07, 2022, 22:05 PM IST
Goa closes schools for Classes 8-12, colleges till January 26 amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Goa closes schools for Classes 8-12, colleges till January 26 amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Schools and colleges have been closed in Goa in classes 8-12 till January 26. 

Jan 05, 2022, 15:28 PM IST
Partying in Goa? Carry negative COVID report or vaccination certificate

Partying in Goa? Carry negative COVID report or vaccination certificate

The organisers of these various events in Goa will have to ensure that the guests carry either a negative COVID report or a full vaccination certificate. 

Dec 29, 2021, 16:42 PM IST
Goa Assembly elections 2022: TMC, AAP 'fracturing' non-BJP vote, only Congress can defeat BJP, says P Chidambaram

Goa Assembly elections 2022: TMC, AAP 'fracturing' non-BJP vote, only Congress can defeat BJP, says P Chidambaram

The BJP government in Goa is a government "of defectors, by defectors and for defectors", the former Union minister said.

Dec 27, 2021, 08:50 AM IST
Goa polls: TMC not even in race, says Arvind Kejriwal, party calls him immature, desperate

Goa polls: TMC not even in race, says Arvind Kejriwal, party calls him immature, desperate

Reacting to Kejriwal's assertions, the TMC said it is for the people of Goa to decide who should be taken seriously.

Dec 22, 2021, 18:18 PM IST
Zero tolerance for corruption in Goa once AAP comes to power: Arvind Kejriwal

Zero tolerance for corruption in Goa once AAP comes to power: Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal promised to provide a “corruption-free and staunchly honest government” in Goa.

Dec 22, 2021, 16:43 PM IST
Goa Liberation Day: PM Modi pays tributes to martyrs, attends sail parade, flypast

Goa Liberation Day: PM Modi pays tributes to martyrs, attends sail parade, flypast

PM Modi is on a visit to poll-bound Goa to participate in the celebrations marking 60 years of the coastal states' liberation from Portuguese rule. 

Dec 19, 2021, 15:32 PM IST
Goa polls 2022: Congress announces pre-poll alliance with GFP

Goa polls 2022: Congress announces pre-poll alliance with GFP

Addressing a press conference in Panaji, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Goa, Dinesh Gundu Rao, confirmed the alliance between Congress and the GFP in the coastal state. 

Dec 18, 2021, 16:08 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to visit Goa tomorrow, to participate in Goa Liberation Day celebrations

PM Narendra Modi to visit Goa tomorrow, to participate in Goa Liberation Day celebrations

Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of `Operation Vijay` undertaken by the Indian Armed Forces that liberated Goa from Portuguese rule.

Dec 18, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee takes a jibe at PM Narendra Modi, says he remembers Ganga river only during polls

Mamata Banerjee takes a jibe at PM Narendra Modi, says he remembers Ganga river only during polls

West Bengal Chief Minister said Prime Minister Modi took a dip in the Ganga river "only to get votes."  

Dec 15, 2021, 09:25 AM IST
'Total Money Cut': BJP's response to Mamata's 'Temple Mosque Church' remark

'Total Money Cut': BJP's response to Mamata's 'Temple Mosque Church' remark

Mamata Banerjee, who is on a two-day tour of the coastal state, arrived at the Goa airport. She will be in the state on December 13 and 14.

Dec 14, 2021, 08:18 AM IST
Goa polls: TMC promises Rs 5000 to every woman head of household

Goa polls: TMC promises Rs 5000 to every woman head of household

According to the party`s Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra, the scheme, which has already been implemented by the party in West Bengal, would benefit nearly 3.51 lakh households in the coastal state.

Dec 11, 2021, 15:29 PM IST
Goa Assembly polls 2022: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra promises 30% reservation in jobs for women

Goa Assembly polls 2022: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra promises 30% reservation in jobs for women

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "The Congress party would reserve 30 per cent employment for women if the party is voted to power in the upcoming assembly polls in Goa."

Dec 10, 2021, 21:53 PM IST
Goa Assembly polls 2022: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to launch campaign on December 10

Goa Assembly polls 2022: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to launch campaign on December 10

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will reportedly address a convention of party workers of Mormugao at Goa's Chicalim ground where prominent activists will join Congress.

Dec 09, 2021, 16:15 PM IST
Congress, Shiv Sena to ally ahead of 2022 UP, Goa polls? Sanjay Raut hints so

Congress, Shiv Sena to ally ahead of 2022 UP, Goa polls? Sanjay Raut hints so

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's statement came after a one-hour-long meeting with Priyanka Gandhi in New Delhi at Sonia Gandhi`s residence.

Dec 08, 2021, 22:31 PM IST
Goa elections: TMC announces pre-poll alliance with MGP

Goa elections: TMC announces pre-poll alliance with MGP

Rajya Sabha MP Luizinho Faleiro and Goa TMC in-charge Mahua Moitra met MGP leader Deepak Dhavalikar.

Dec 06, 2021, 20:09 PM IST
AAP eyes women’s votes in Goa, announces cash assistance, remuneration hike

AAP eyes women’s votes in Goa, announces cash assistance, remuneration hike

AAP has promised to increase the existing remuneration of Rs 1,500 provided to women under the state-sponsored 'Griha Aadhar Scheme' to Rs 2,500 if it comes to power in Goa. 

Dec 05, 2021, 15:28 PM IST
GFP allies with Congress for 2022 Goa Assembly polls, irked TMC calls it 'unholy alliance'

GFP allies with Congress for 2022 Goa Assembly polls, irked TMC calls it 'unholy alliance'

GFP MLAs Vijay Sardesai and Vinod Palyekar, along with independent legislator Prasad Gaonkar, paid a visit to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at his residence in Delhi on Tuesday. 

Dec 01, 2021, 17:09 PM IST