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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 March 2019 2:02 AM IST

Manohar Parrikar, who succeeded UPAs Antony as Defence Minister when NDA came to power in 2014, was speaking at the Goa Arts and Literature Festival in Panaji after launching a book Securing India The Modi Way, penned by Nitin Gokhale. (Photo: PTI)

Will Goa's new CM follow Parrikar path?

The late CM was one of Goa's most popular politicians in decades and was widely admired.

19 March 2019 12:00 AM IST

A series of meetings with the allies, BJP managed to break the deadlock. (Photo: PTI)

Pramod Sawant to be new Goa CM; allies manage to get 2 Dy CM's posts

Parrikar, 63, who died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer, was cremated with state honours here Monday evening.

18 March 2019 8:07 PM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. (Photo: PTI)

Goa: BJP tries to leash flock, Cong plays majority card in power...

BJP's Nitin Gadkari held a meeting with party MLAs and allies early in the day.

18 March 2019 5:27 PM IST

A day after Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikars death, Congress MLAs met Governor Mridula Sinha on Monday and staked claim to form government in the coastal state. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Cong MLAs meet Goa Governor, stake claim to form govt

The opposition party had earlier written to Sinha, staking claim to form the government on Friday and then again on...

18 March 2019 2:27 PM IST

Tendulkar said this after meeting Union minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari at a hotel near here over the issue. (Photo: bjpgoa.org)

Clarity on Goa's new chief minister soon, no names yet: State BJP...

'The decision on chief ministerial candidate is yet to be taken. But the picture will be clear by 2 pm,' Tendulkar said.

18 March 2019 1:23 PM IST

Bollywood celebs mourn Manohar Parrikars death. (Photo: Twitter/Instagram)

RIP Manohar Parrikar! Bollywood celebs mourn Goa CM's demise

Parrikar took charge as the Chief Minister on March 14, 2017, and held the office till his end.

18 March 2019 10:53 AM IST

The letter said that it was up to the Governor to ensure smooth transition and transfer of power. (Photo: File)

Congress writes Goa Governor to formally stake claim to form govt

Congress, the single largest opposition party in Goa assembly, wrote to Governor Mridula Sinha, the second time in 48...

18 March 2019 10:14 AM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar (Photo:PTI)

'Great loss to people of Goa': Archbishop condoles Parrikar's death

The Archbishop said that Manohar Parrikar would seek their opinion before coming out with far-reaching decisions for the...

18 March 2019 9:47 AM IST

In the 05 minutes you spent with me, neither did you mention anything about Rafale, not did we discuss anything about/related to it, Goa CM Manohar Parrikar wrote in the letter to Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

After Parrikar's demise, BJP yet to reach a consensus on next Goa CM

Lobo said BJP MLAs have suggested the names of Vishwajit Rane and Pramod Sawant for the post.

18 March 2019 8:58 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Governor Mridula Sinha meet family of Goa CM ManoharParrikar, in Panaji. (Photo: PTI)

With full state honours Manohar Parrikar laid to rest at Miramar Beach

Parrikar's body will be kept for public viewing until 4 pm after which funeral procession to Miramar area will be held.

18 March 2019 8:45 AM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar (Photo: PTI)

Manohar Parrikar: IITian who engineered BJP's rise in Goa

Parrikar entered electoral politics in 1994 when he won on a BJP ticket from Panaji constituency.

18 March 2019 2:19 AM IST