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Asked why allies are being dropped from the cabinet, the Chief Minister said the decision has been taken as per directives of the central leadership. (Photo: File)

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

Newly sworn in Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said he will prove his majority in the House. (Photo: ANI)

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

Parikkar is undergoing treatment for a pancreatic ailment at his residence in Goa. (Photo: File)

No question of replacing Manohar Parrikar as Goa CM, says GFP's Sardesai

Sardesai, who is an Agriculture minister in the Parrikar cabinet, said 'where is the question of replacing him?'

30 Nov 2018 1:54 PM

GFP President Vijai Sardesai told PTI that the inductions could have been done in a better way by taking everyone on board. (Photo: File)

Should have taken everyone on board for cabinet expansion: Goa Forward Party

'The cabinet expansion...the manner and the speed in which it was done, could have been avoided,' GFP President Sardesai said.

26 Sep 2018 9:28 AM

'Shah informed me about (scheduled) visit of BJP observers. He spoke about how important allies are in the government and their role in ensuring stability,' the GFP chief said. (Photo: File | AP)

Amit Shah called to 'ensure stability' in Goa says ally GFP

With CM Manohar Parrikar admitted to AIIMS, Congress is seeking dismissal of the BJP-led government in Goa.

18 Sep 2018 6:50 PM

Sardesai had on Saturday claimed that he was quoted out of context but maintained that some section of tourists were "scum of the earth" for their behaviour while holidaying in Goa.

'Scum' comment abusive, derogatory: AAP asks Goa min to apologise

AAP said that the word was the last one that could be used against fellow Indians, and demanded an apology from Sardesai.

11 Feb 2018 8:24 AM

The minister was addressing an audience of industrialists and experts from the tourism industry and after speaking briefly on the essentials for a smart city and garbage segregation Sardesai veered off to the quality of tourists visiting Goa. (Photo: PTI/File)

Domestic tourists 'scum of earth', make Goa exclusive for rich: State min

Sardesai contradicted CM Manohar Parrikar's target of 1 Cr tourists and asked the govt to target foreign and upper-class Indian tourists.

10 Feb 2018 10:48 AM

Goa Forward Party leader Vijai Sardesai. (Photo:PTI)

Congress praises Goa minister for his warning to VHP

Vijai Sardesai said that if such utterances are repeated, the government would not hesitate to use the law to ban such elements.

19 Apr 2017 11:34 AM

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar (Photo: PTI)

Goa: Parrikar set to be CM, more MLAs back BJP

Suresh Prabhu tipped to be next defence minister.

13 Mar 2017 12:41 AM

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