Every one thought AAP's CM candidate was my man: Parrikar
Manohar Parrikar on Monday said that in the run up to the February 2017 polls, there were apprehensions that AAP CM candidate was "planted" by him.
Nov 06, 2017, 18:45 PM IST
As defence minister, tried to work on issues faced by disabled jawans: Manohar Parrikar
Former defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said that during his tenure, he tried to address the problems faced by the soldiers disabled due to injuries received in the line of duty, but "what we did was nothing" as many issues were long-pending.
Nov 05, 2017, 17:18 PM IST
Ensured minimum life lost as Defence Minister, says Manohar Parrikar
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said that when he held the portfolio of the Defence Minister, he made sure that minimum life was lost.
Nov 05, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
Sardar Patel predicted India's wars, Dokalam in 1950: Manohar Parrikar
India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had predicted India's wars with China and Pakistan, fought over a decade later, in 1950, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.
Nov 01, 2017, 15:30 PM IST
No state role in FIR against poet Vishnu Wagh for 'Sudhir Sukta': Manohar Parrikar
Under attack for allegedly targeting the author of a poetry anthology, "Sudhir Sukta", which is critical of Goa`s elite Gaud Saraswat Brahmin caste, and scrapping the state award for which it was shortlisted, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said his government had no role in the FIR filed against the poet.
Oct 20, 2017, 18:21 PM IST
Goa to ban plastic from all government offices: Manohar Parrikar
Manohar Parrikar said he exhorted government officials to make Swachh Bharat a "personal agenda".
Oct 04, 2017, 14:51 PM IST
Parrikar wants plastic cups, plates shunned
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday urged Goans to shun plastic and disposable plates.
Sep 17, 2017, 17:16 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar calls for meet to discuss drowning, drug abuse cases
The state has recently witnessed three different incidents of drowning involving four persons including two youth from a Ahmedabad based institute.
Sep 10, 2017, 20:42 PM IST
Goa government mulls banning swimming in sea after sunset
The Goa tourism department is planning to enact a law to ban swimming in the sea post sunset and after consumption of alcohol, in the wake of some recent incidents of drowning along the state's beaches.
Sep 09, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
New tourism minister to foreigners: Eat beef in your country, then visit India
Union Tourism Minister Alphons Kannanthanam suggested foreigners to eat beef in their own countries and then come to India.
Sep 08, 2017, 07:12 AM IST
Sitharaman to take charge of Defence after Jaitley visit to Japan
Arun Jaitley, who took additional charge of defence after Manohar Parrikar returned to Goa to take over as the Chief Minister, is leaving on Sunday night for Japan.
Sep 03, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
Woman as Defence Minister sends global message: Arun Jaitley
Jaitley also lauded his successor Nirmala Sitharaman, who becomes the first full-fledged woman to be Defence Minister.
Sep 03, 2017, 15:48 PM IST
Assembly byelection Results: BJP wins Goa bypolls; AAP bags Bawana, TDP wrests Nandyal
The results for Assembly polls in four constituencies falling in Delhi, Goa and Andhra Pradesh were declared on Monday.
Aug 28, 2017, 13:40 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar wins Goa bypoll; PM Narendra Modi congratulates
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar wins Panaji Assembly by-election, defeating his Congress rival Girish Chodankar.
Aug 28, 2017, 07:04 AM IST
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi at his residence
Chief Minister of Goa Manohar Parrikar on Friday celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with all customs and traditions with his family and fellow party members at his old house in Parra village of Goa.
Aug 25, 2017, 22:08 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in Goa
The Ganesh Chaturthi, locally known as 'Chovoth', marked the commencement of the ten-day Ganpati festival during which people will keep the idols of the God of wisdom at home and offer 'prasad' and sing the traditional 'aarti'.
Aug 25, 2017, 11:34 AM IST
Army did not give adequate protection to Lt Col Purohit: Manohar Parrikar
The Indian Army did not give adequate protection to Lieutenant Shrikant Purohit, Manohar Parrikar told reporters on Thursday.
Aug 25, 2017, 00:45 AM IST
Assembly bypolls: Bawana records 45% voting, Nandyal 80%; Panaji, Valpoi see over 70%
Polling for four assembly seats in Delhi, Goa and Andhra Pradesh ended peacefully amid tight security on Wednesday, media reports said.
Aug 23, 2017, 22:41 PM IST
Panaji bypoll: Manohar Parrikar confident of good voter turnout
Bypoll will also be held for Valpoi assembly seat on Wednesday, where Congress rebel Vishwajit Rane is contesting on the BJP ticket against Roy Naik, the son of former state home minister Ravi Naik, of Congress.
Aug 21, 2017, 19:23 PM IST
My health is perfect, vested interests spreading rumours: Parrikar
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said that vested interests were spreading rumours about his health, ahead of the August 23 by-polls. He also said that an angioplasty procedure, which he underwent recently to treat a minor block, was being blown out of proportion.
Aug 20, 2017, 08:33 AM IST
