Manohar Parrikar

BJP slams Goa Congress chief for questioning party role in freedom struggle

The BJP on Thursday hit back at the Goa Congress president Shantaram Naik over his statement questioning the saffron party's contribution in freedom struggle in the context of the 75th anniversary of the Quit India movement.

Aug 10, 2017, 19:56 PM IST

Congress pits Rahul Gandhi confidante against CM Manohar Parrikar in Goa bypoll

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday filed his nomination for the August 23 by-election from the Panaji Assembly seat, for which the Congress has chosen Rahul Gandhi confidante Girish Chodankar.

Aug 02, 2017, 23:43 PM IST

Another desecration incident in Goa

The incident at a cemetery at Marcaim village in North Goa district, where 12 gravestones were found to be damaged, came to light on Monday.

Jul 26, 2017, 14:11 PM IST

Sadhvi's ''hang beef-eaters'' remark has no religious issue: Manohar Parrikar

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday told the state Assembly that Sadhvi Saraswati`s controversial speech in Goa last month, where she said that beef-eaters should be hanged in public, did not contain any "religious sentiment".

Jul 19, 2017, 17:33 PM IST

Goa desecration cases: Francis Pereira was brainwashed by Israeli inmates in jail, says Manohar Parrikar

The Cross in at least 12 places and a temple have been vandalised in south Goa district since July 1.

Jul 19, 2017, 15:49 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi likely to go for Cabinet expansion

Prime Minister Modi first expanded his cabinet in November 2014 when he inducted 21 new faces, including Parrikar as defence minister.

Jul 17, 2017, 23:08 PM IST

Amit Shah visits waste treatment plant in Goa

The plant, operated by Hindustan Waste Treatment Pvt Ltd, treats around 120 tonnes of garbage every day.

Jul 02, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

Two Catholic crosses desecrated, Goa CM Manohar Parrikar assures action

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said that strong action will be taken against those responsible for the desecration of two places of Catholic worship in south Goa`s Salcete sub district.

Jul 02, 2017, 16:55 PM IST

Amit Shah meets coalition partners in Goa govt

BJP president Amit Shah on Saturday met coalition partners in the Manohar Parrikar-led Goa government and party legislators over lunch here.

Jul 01, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

GST will end 'inspector raj', boost economic growth: Amit Shah

Praising President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Modi for the GST launch, he said the midnight witnessed India's biggest tax reform since Independence.

Jul 01, 2017, 15:11 PM IST

Amit Shah arrives in Goa on two-day visit

BJP chief Amit Shah arrived in Goa on Saturday on a two-day visit where he is scheduled to meet senior party officials to draw up a strategy for the 2019 general elections.

Jul 01, 2017, 12:23 PM IST

Goa MLAs asked to avoid holding official meetings at home

The Goa government has issued a circular barring the MLAs from summoning government officials to their residences or personal offices for holding meetings.

Jun 23, 2017, 10:07 AM IST

Goa IMA worried about increasing cases of assault on doctors

In the past, IMA had complained against a NRI woman who had assaulted a doctor in South Goa.

Jun 20, 2017, 09:45 AM IST

Goa govt to write to Centre against cattle notification

The Goa government has decided to write to the Centre raising certain objections to the recent notification banning the sale and purchase of cattle at animal markets for slaughter, as it has created "apprehensions" in the minds of local people, a state minister said on Saturday.

Jun 17, 2017, 15:09 PM IST