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Ex-Goa chief minister says he 'was not taken into confidence by BJP' over Dayanand Sopte's entry into party
The resignation of Sopte and Shirodkar, who represents Shiroda seat in south Goa, is seen as a major setback to the Opposition Congress in Goa, at a time when the political situation in the state has become volatile.
'Not a setback': Congress says it will continue efforts to form govt in Goa after two leaders quit Assembly
Last month, the Congress had submitted a memorandum to Governor Mridula Sinha, staking claim to form an alternate government.
Goa CMO says Manohar Parrikar seeing improvement in health, being treated at makeshift medical facility at his residence
Earlier in the day, a senior official in the CMO said that Manohar Parrikar has been following the line of treatment prescribed by doctors at AIIMS.
BJP core committee to discuss Goa's political situation after Manohar Parrikar returns following treatment for pancreatic ailment
Manohar Parrikar was undergoing treatment at his private residence at Dona Paula near Panaji.
Manohar Parrikar arrives in Goa after discharge from AIIMS, to continue treatment with state-run hospital
Manohar Parrikar has been ailing since mid-February and has been treated at different hospitals including those in Goa, Mumbai and the US.
Manohar Parrikar returns to Goa: Union minister Shripad Naik says he should have stayed at AIIMS, completed treatment
Manohar Parrikar was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences last month.
Manohar Parrikar likely to return to Goa today; chief minister had met coalition partners, reviewed pending work on Friday
Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar is likely to return on Sunday from Delhi, where he has been undergoing treatment for a pancreatic ailment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), a senior government official said on Saturday.
Don't venture into sea till 14 October, Goa govt tells tourists as water level rises due to Cyclone Titli
Large tracts on beaches along Goa's coastline were submerged on Tuesday and Wednesday owing to the impact of Cyclone Titli as well as lunar influences.
Manohar Parrikar to meet alliance partners at AIIMS on 12 Oct, likely to discuss matters related to Goa's governance
Highly placed sources said Manohar Parrikar is likely to distribute additional portfolios to his Cabinet ministers during this week.
Goa Mining People's Forum to sit on day-long hunger strike in Panaji to protest halt on iron ore-extraction activity
Mining-dependent people in Goa will sit on a day-long hunger strike in Panaji on Friday over their demand for resumption of the industry in the state.
Goa political crisis: BJP ministers Francis D'Souza and Pandurang Madkaikar dropped from Manohar Parrikar cabinet
BJP president Amit Shah had said that Manohar Parrikar would continue in his post and announced that a reshuffle of the state's ministers would soon take place.
Manohar Parrikar is 'fine', no question of leadership change in Goa, says state BJP chief Vinay Tendulkar
The BJP ruled out change in leadership in Goa, claiming Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, admitted to AIIMS, is fine.
Goa Congress president writes to governor, claims Manohar Parrikar may try to dissolve Assembly
Congress President Girish Chodankar said that the Manohar Parrikar-led government is in minority and is struggling with its allies and intra-party politics
Manohar Parrikar to arrive Goa tomorrow after completing medical treatment in US
Earlier in 2018, Manohar Parrikar underwent a three-month-long treatment for a pancreatic ailment at a US hospital
Goa Congress unit claims three BJP MLAs may help pull down Manohar Parrikar-led government
Goa spokesman Dayanand Sopte said the numbers would tilt in favour of the Congress if the three BJP MLAs crossed over
Congress unit in Goa seeks President's Rule in absence of Manohar Parrikar, claims state is facing 'constitutional crisis'
Congress' Goa spokesman Ramakant Khalap said the state is facing a "constitutional crisis", and that he has sought an appointment with Governor Mridula Sinha to press for his party's demand for President's rule
Goa's archives to be digitised under Centre's Smart City Mission, says minister Vijai Sardesai
Goa's archives, considered to be one of the oldest in Asia, will now be digitised under the Centre's 'Smart City Mission', said state archives and archaeology minister Vijai Sardesai.
Formalin scare: Fish prices soar in Goa, rough weather affects fishing in state; local supply low
The markets in Margao, Panaji, Mapusa and Vasco areas have been witnessing a lull as the import of fish has completely stopped following the ban imposed by the state government on it till this month-end. Currently, there is also a ban till 31 July
Public drinking to attract hefty fine in Goa from 15 Aug; Manohar Parrikar says penalty for using plastic bags to be hiked to Rs 2,500
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar warned against drinking in the public in Goa, but did not specify the penalty citizens would have to pay if caught.
Goa Police arrests taxi driver accused of sexually assaulting 20-year-old woman
A taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman in Goa, further investigations are underway