Vijay Sardesai

Manohar Parrikar working for people despite suffering from advanced-stage cancer, says Goa minister Vijay Sardesai

Ailing Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar is suffering from "advanced-stage cancer", but he is still working for the people of the state, state Cabinet minister Vijay Sardesai has said.

Vijay Sardesai dismisses Congress’ claim of Goa Assembly early dissolution, says party should focus on Karnataka

Goa minister Vijai Sardesai on Tuesday ruled out mid-term polls in the state and said the Congress first needed to look at its coalition government in Karnataka before criticising the Manohar Parrikar-led dispensation over infighting between allies.

Goa government formulates policy to protect heritage monuments from the state's Portuguese era

The Goa government has begun the process of formulating a policy to conserve and protect the Portuguese-era structures in the state.

Goa minister Vijay Sardesai slams Congress for 'making issue' out of Manohar Parrikar's absence

Goa's agriculture minister slams the Congress for criticising chief minister Manohar Parrikar's absence due to health issues. He says that the govenrment has been running without issues and that Congress seeks to revive itself in the state.

Manohar Parrikar reaches Goa after being discharged from hospital; may present state budget today

Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar has been discharged from hospital following hospitalisation for a pancreatic ailment. He returned to Goa and is likely to present the state budget as well

Manohar Parrikar's gaffe-filled journey from defence ministry to Chief Minister's Office

Manohar Parrikar is no stranger to controversy. In fact, several of these controversies were born out of the Goa chief minister's inability to remain politically correct.

Cattle slaughter row: Goa Forward Party slams BJP's new law, says it will affect poor farmers

Goa Forward Party, an alliance partner of the ruling BJP, on Tuesday said the Centre's notification on sale and purchase of cattle for slaughtering may lead the farmers and meat traders to penury.

Goa Election 2017 Results: Manohar Parrikar likely to be next CM; BJP stakes claim to form govt

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the BJP is ready to form the government in Goa. The party has the support of MGP, GFP and all three Independent candidates.

Goa to demarcate eco-sensitive areas near wildlife sanctuaries

Goa government will demarcate the ecologically sensitive areas around its wildlife sanctuaries and submit a detailed report to Union Ministry of Environment and Forests by 31 January next year, State Environment Minister Alina Saldanha said on Thursday.

Will not allow Sri Ram Sene to work in Goa: Parrikar

In a shift from Goa government's earlier stand, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said he would not allow the controversial right wing outfit Sri Ram Sene to work in the state.