Goa Cm Manohar Parrikar

Tejpal in trouble again: Booked for using mobile phone in jail

The Goa police lodged a fresh First Information Report (FIR) against Tehelka magazine's founding editor Tarun Tejpal, three days after he was found in possession of a mobile phone in his jail cell.

Journos tipped off cops about Tejpal phone use in jail: Parrikar

Tip-offs from journalists in Delhi led to the surprise raid of Tehelka editor-in-chief's prison cell where they allegedly found a mobile phone, says Goa CM Parrikar.

Tejpal probe a benchmark after Delhi rape investigation: Parrikar

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today claimed the investigation into allegations of sexual assault against journalist Tarun Tejpal was another benchmark after that in the December 16 gangrape case in Delhi.

Parrikar demands state share in Centre's income tax earnings

The Goa government today suggested that a partial component of the income tax can be diverted towards the state which will promote generation of central taxes in its coffers.

AAP takes on Goa BJP over illegal mining issue

The Aam Aadmi Party in Goa has confronted the BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi ahead of their rally here January 12, saying the party should ponder over the state's key issues.

Goa budget won't consider revenue from fresh ore, says Parrikar

For the second consecutive year, the Goa government will draft its budget without considering revenue in the form of royalty on freshly extracted ore as uncertainty continues on resumption of mining.