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Kingpin of drugs trade in state yet to be identified: Goa CM

He claimed that drugs like 'Charas' and 'Ganja' are not cultivated in the state and are being smuggled into Goa from neighbouring regions.

23 Jul 2019 3:04 PM

Will decide on showcasing regional films at IFFI: Prakash Javadekar

He also added that a separate category will be formed for these films during the week-long event at Panaji.

14 Jul 2019 5:17 PM

Portfolios to new Goa ministers on Monday, Chandrakant Kavlekar to be DyCM

Ten Congress MLAs last Wednesday joined the BJP, increasing the saffron party's strength to 27 in the 40-member House.

14 Jul 2019 2:29 PM

'Parrikar died twice': Outgoing Goa Deputy CM on induction of Cong MLAs

The Congress in Goa suffered a body blow Wednesday when 10 of its 15 MLAs switched over to the BJP.

13 Jul 2019 8:01 PM

Goa: 4 Cong defectors made ministers, Kavlekar takes oath as Dy CM

Chandrakant Kavlekar, the former leader of opposition, has sworn in as deputy Chief Minister.

13 Jul 2019 3:30 PM

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Ahead of cabinet reshuffle, Goa CM Pramod Sawant drops four ministers

The swearing-in ceremony of new ministers is scheduled to be held at 3 pm.

13 Jul 2019 2:03 PM

Ahead of Cabinet reshuffle, Goa Dy Speaker Michael Lobo resigns from post

Sawant would induct the new members into his cabinet by dropping three members of ally GFP and an Independent legislator as ministers.

13 Jul 2019 12:41 PM

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

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'Political prostitution' happened in Goa: Cong MLA on switching parties

After the merger of the breakaway Congress MLAs, the BJP's strength in the 40-member assembly has gone up to 27.

12 Jul 2019 5:07 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

It was end of my father’s path of politics on March 17: Utpal Parrikar

Son of Manohar Parrikar said, 'Cong is imploding everywhere, only time will tell where this path takes us as their loyalty is under cloud.'

11 Jul 2019 2:34 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

Goa: 10 Congress MLAs including Leader of Opposition join BJP

The BJP with 27 MLAs has become the major political party in the 40-member Goa Legislative Assembly.

10 Jul 2019 9:04 PM

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Rape accused in Goa asks police to lead him to toilet, they oblige, he escapes

He was held for raping a British woman in a south Goa village last year.

28 Jun 2019 5:48 PM

Pompeo meets PM Modi, Jaishankar; H-1B visas, Russia arms deal in focus

After his India visit, Pompeo will fly to Japan to attend the G-20 summit with Donald Trump.

26 Jun 2019 9:55 AM

Goa CM launches wheelchair accessible buses for divyang students

Students of Sanjay Centre for Special Education will have access to such buses.

25 Jun 2019 7:51 PM

Don't worry, Kerala is safe: Goa govt appreciates state's effort to tackle Nipah

'I am going to Kerala in next two to three days. I am not worried about my Kerala visit,' Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said.

10 Jun 2019 5:29 PM

BJP's Rajesh Patnekar elected as Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly

Patnekar was up against Congress' candidate and former Goa chief minister Pratapsingh Rane.

04 Jun 2019 1:01 PM

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