Portugese PM in Goa, to visit his ancestral home
As he visited the land of his ancestors, Portugese Prime Minister Antonio Costa was on Wednesday accorded a warm welcome in Goa, with Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar terming it as a "proud" moment for the people of the state.
Jan 11, 2017, 15:36 PM IST
Portuguese PM to skip beaches, packed schedule in Goa
Goa was ruled by Portugal for 451 years before she was liberated by the Indian Army in 1961.
Jan 10, 2017, 10:52 AM IST
MGP snaps alliance with BJP ahead of Goa polls
The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) snapped its alliance with the ruling BJP in Goa on Friday.
Jan 05, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's arrival in Goa meant exit for Congress leaders: CM Laxmikant Parsekar
Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar also claimed that Rahul Gandhi had told local leaders to gather 50,000 people for his Goa rally but only a few thousands turned up.
Dec 19, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
Won't tolerate blackmailing, we have numbers in Goa: Manohar Parrikar
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar recently sacked MGP ministers Sudin Dhavalikar and Dipak Dhavalikar.
Dec 16, 2016, 23:17 PM IST
HEARTWARMING! When Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar personally got down from his car to help woman injured in road accident
The woman, who suffered minor bruises in the mishap, was later taken to Goa Medical College and Hospital in one of the escort jeeps of the CM's carcade.
Nov 17, 2016, 14:06 PM IST
ISL side FC Goa warned by SAG, pay Rs. 1.67 crore or face stadium ban
In recent past, South District Police had raised the bill of Rs 3.80 crore which was due to be paid by FC Goa.
Nov 02, 2016, 21:04 PM IST
Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar says no politics in chargesheet against ex-CM Kamat
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Friday denied any politics behind the timing of filing a chargesheet against former Chief Minister and Congressman Digambar Kamat in connection with the $976,630 Louis Berger bribery scandal.
Oct 28, 2016, 17:33 PM IST
Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar to miss Friday's meeting on Mahadayi row
The Chief Ministers of Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka were supposed to meet in Mumbai to try and find an amicable solution to the ongoing tussle among the three states on diversion of Mahadayi river water.
Oct 20, 2016, 17:19 PM IST
Vladimir Putin's arrival in Goa delayed due to poor visibility
Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival in Goa on Saturday to attend the BRICS Summit was delayed due to poor visibility with thick fog making it difficult for his plane to land in the coastal state.
Oct 15, 2016, 09:35 AM IST
ISL-3: Match on schedule, have asked police to provide security, says Goa CM
Police had maintained that they were already short-staffed due to BRICS-related sanitising and security procedures.
Oct 07, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
Goa to ban drinking at few public places?
The Goa government will ban liquor consumption at a few spots like religious places with the state Excise Department likely to implement the ban from next month, officials said today.
Oct 06, 2016, 13:41 PM IST
Scarlett Keeling rape-murder case: Both accused acquitted; mother 'devastated', Goa CM says it's a heartbreaking judgement
The 15-year-old's half-naked body was found at Anjuna beach in February 2008.
Sep 23, 2016, 23:36 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar to meet Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar over RSS state unit issue
Amid rumblings in RSS's Goa unit following the ouster of its chief Subhash Velingkar, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has arrived in the state and is likely to meet Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar today.
Sep 04, 2016, 12:40 PM IST
'Goa RSS chief Subhash Velingkar should not have been sacked'
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Wednesday expressed regret over the unceremonious removal of Subhash Velingkar as the state RSS chief.
Aug 31, 2016, 18:32 PM IST
Goa CM wants a sightseeing tour for BRICS First Ladies
The BRICS summit is scheduled to be held in October in South Goa and the Chief Minister has lobbied for an opportunity to host a state dinner for the dignitaries.
Aug 18, 2016, 11:08 AM IST
Goa CM promises health scheme, assures no compromise on Mhadei
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Monday promised to implement the universal health scheme in the state soon and also assured that there will be no compromise in the state`s interest in the ongoing Mhadei interstate water dispute.
Aug 15, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Goa CM assures impartial probe into graft charge against IGP
A local businessman on Thursday accused Garg of demanding and accepting Rs 5.5 lakh in bribe for registering a First Information Report in a cheating case.
Yoga to be introduced in primary schools in Goa
Yoga would be taught in primary schools in Goa, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Tuesday told the Legislative Assembly.
Aug 09, 2016, 22:35 PM IST
Drugs sold outside educational institutes, need to tackle it: Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said he has asked police to be strict in dealing with the drug menace.
Aug 09, 2016, 13:58 PM IST
