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Days after renewing membership, Goa BJP worker resigns over induction of Cong MLAs

Sanvorderkar who claims to be working for the party for about two decades now made his resignation public by posting it over social media.

13 Jul 2019 9:44 AM

New cabinet ministers to be sworn in at 3 pm today: Goa CM

CM said the three members from coalition partner Goa Forward Party and an Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte would be dropped from the cabinet.

13 Jul 2019 8:19 AM

Goa CM seeks resignations of four ministers to induct new faces into cabinet

With 10 MLAs changing the sides, the strength of Congress on the floor of the House has reduced to mere five.

12 Jul 2019 8:24 PM

Three ex-Congress MLAs, one from BJP likely to join Goa cabinet

Ten of the 15 Congress MLAs, led by Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar, switched sides and joined the BJP on Wednesday.

12 Jul 2019 12:56 PM

No decision on cabinet reshuffle, central leadership to take call: Pramod Sawant

Sawant replied to a question about the prospects of dropping any minister from its coalition partners to accommodate newly joined MLAs.

11 Jul 2019 10:02 AM

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Watch: Woman falls on Smriti Irani's feet, MP promises to solve her problem in Amethi

The actor-turned-politician took cognisance of the matter and assured her of action.

22 Jun 2019 8:35 PM

Smriti Irani, Goa CM visit deceased BJP worker's home in Amethi

Former village head Surendra Singh was killed on May 25.

22 Jun 2019 2:18 PM

Goa CM seeks report on molestation case against Cong MLA, others

A case was filed against Panaji MLA Atanasio Monserrate of Cong, Mayor Uday Mdakaikarand and former Deputy Mayor Yatin Parekh.

02 Jun 2019 1:27 PM

Positive signs for Goa mining to be visible in six months: CM

The mining industry in Goa came to a standstill, after Supreme Court quashed the second renewal of 88 iron ore mining leases.

18 May 2019 11:38 AM

Goa Ex-Dy CM Sudin Dhavalikar 'most corrupt': Goa Minister

On Wednesday, Dhavalikar was dropped from the Goa cabinet, about a week after being sworn-in to the post.

28 Mar 2019 12:29 PM

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Goa CM drops Dy CM after 2 MGP MLAs quit, join party

Dhavalikar, the lone MGP MLA who did not break away from the party, hit back, terming the development as “dacoity by chowkidars”.

28 Mar 2019 1:27 AM

Week after being sworn-in, Goa Dy CM Dhavalikar dropped from cabinet

CM Pramod Sawant recommended the sacking of Dhavalikar from the cabinet, which was accepted by Governor Mridula Sinha.

27 Mar 2019 2:09 PM

Two MGP MLAs joined BJP to provide stability to govt, says Goa CM

'With two MLAs joining the BJP, our strength has gone up to 14 (in the 40-member Assembly),' Sawant said.

27 Mar 2019 11:20 AM

Fake Twitter, FB accounts pop up after Pramod Sawant takes over as CM

We brought it to the notice of both these organisations Saturday," a government official said.

24 Mar 2019 1:52 PM

Goa CM Sawant wins trust vote, gets support of 20 MLAs in assembly

The floor test was overseen by acting Speaker and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Michael Lobo.

20 Mar 2019 8:59 AM

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Floor test for Sawant govt in Goa today

Sawant said on Tuesday that his government had sought a floor test on Wednesday to prove its strength in the Assembly.

20 Mar 2019 1:06 AM

Goa CM Pramod Sawant confident of winning floor test tomorrow

On Tuesday, Sawant took charge of the Chief Minister’s office and kept a photo of former CM Manohar Parrikar beside him.

19 Mar 2019 3:16 PM

Will carry forward Parrikar's legacy of good governance:Goa CM

Pramod Sawant, a protege of Parrikar, was Speaker of the Legislative Assembly when he was picked to be the successor of Parrikar.

19 Mar 2019 1:39 PM

At 2 am oath ceremony, Pramod Sawant takes over as Goa CM

The new government was sworn-in with support of 20 MLAs, including 11 from BJP and three each from GFP, MGP and Independents.

19 Mar 2019 8:09 AM

Pramod Sawant named new Goa CM, 2 deputy CMs likely

The political crisis had erupted in the state after chief minister Manohar Parrikar passed away on Sunday evening.

19 Mar 2019 2:02 AM

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