Ex-army officer's son linked to 2008 terror incidents: Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar
In a significant disclosure, Goa Police have said that 45-year-old chartered accountant Samir Sardana, a former army officer's son who was arrested by the state anti-terrorism squad (ATS), is allegedly linked to the 2008 terror incidents in India.
Mar 21, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
BJP backs Goa govt's decision to hold Defence Expo
Amid allegations of land acquisition by the Opposition, the BJP in Goa on Saturday said that it stands by the state government's decision to hold Defence Expo in the state.
Feb 27, 2016, 15:02 PM IST
Unfairly attacked on coconut palm, vermin issues: Goa CM
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Wednesday accused the opposition and the media of unfairly attacking his coalition government over de-recognition of coconut palm as tree and on wild animals that destroyed crops.
Feb 25, 2016, 00:47 AM IST
Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar favours smaller states
Favouring smaller states, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has said that Goa is able to do a lot for its people because it has attained full statehood.
Feb 09, 2016, 14:55 PM IST
Goans not to be blamed for 'misconceptions' about state: CM
Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has said Goans are not to be blamed for "misconceptions" about the state and insisted that women seen in bikinis or people attired in "exceptional" dresses on the beaches are tourists and not local residents.
Feb 09, 2016, 13:03 PM IST
Goa CM briefs Rajnath Singh on law & order situation
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar met Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi and briefed him on the law and order situation in the state.
Feb 03, 2016, 12:15 PM IST
Coconut is a palm or tree? The big debate in Goas
Green activists led by fashion designer Wendell Rodricks have requested Goa Governor Mridula Sinha not to give assent to the controversial Bill
Jan 29, 2016, 10:34 AM IST
Syrian overstaying in India detained in Goa
A Syrian national, allegedly overstaying in India, was picked up and detained by Goa Police from an offshore casino off Panaji late on Monday night, a senior police official said on Tuesday.
Jan 26, 2016, 14:53 PM IST
Louis Berger case: Goa CM Parsekar says comapny not blacklisted in state
Although Louis Berger is under scanner in Goa for the alleged bribery scam, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has said that the US firm was not blacklisted in the state.
Jan 18, 2016, 15:28 PM IST
Will invite Portuguese PM to felicitate him: Laxmikant Parsekar
Goa was a Portuguese colony for over 450 years until it was liberated by the Indian Army on December 19, 1961.
Jan 15, 2016, 14:45 PM IST
Drafting rules to ban casino entry of persons below 21: Goa CM
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar today informed the state Assembly that his government is drafting rules to ban entry of persons below 21 years of age to casinos. The rules (regarding the ban) are being drafted, he said, adding, "We will notify the rules when they are finalised."
Jan 13, 2016, 20:51 PM IST
Anant Shet elected as Goa Assembly Speaker
BJP legislator Anant Shet was on Tuesday elected as the Speaker of Goa Assembly defeating his rival Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco by 28 to 9 votes in the 40-member House.
Jan 12, 2016, 13:39 PM IST
For Goa, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu is a real ''prabhu''!
Suresh Prabhu may well be India`s railways minister, but for Goa, in Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar`s words, he is nothing short of a `prabhu` (lord) himself, especially vis-a-vis the quantum of projects sanctioned by him for India`s smallest state over the last one year.
Dec 17, 2015, 14:40 PM IST
Won't hike salaries, Arvnid Kejriwal not role model: Goa CM
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Friday said he won`t hike salaries of legislators and that he did not consider Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as his "role model".
Dec 04, 2015, 16:30 PM IST
Goa: Ramnathi villagers seek ban on Sanatan Sanstha
Locals of Ramnathi in North Goa district where the Sanatan Sanstha is headquartered, have demanded a ban on the right-wing outfit and urged the state government to ensure that its ashram is shifted out of their village failing which they would intensify their agitation against them and their 'sadhaks' (seekers).
Oct 01, 2015, 14:19 PM IST
Goa Speaker Rajendra Arlekar to be made Cabinet Minister
Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Rajendra Arlekar will be inducted into state Cabinet by Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar.
Sep 30, 2015, 14:32 PM IST
AFC gives nod to Goa govt to host U-16 Championship next year
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Friday gave green signal to the Goa Government for hosting the AFC U-16 Championship, which will be held from September 15 to October 2 next year.
Sep 25, 2015, 19:40 PM IST
Goa CM says no ban on Sanatan Sanstha, rejects Congress' demand
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Wednesday ruled out banning right-wing outfit Sanatan Sanstha – a demand made by the Congress leaders of the state.
Sep 23, 2015, 14:37 PM IST
