Vishwajit Rane

Goa: 26 COVID-19 patients die at government hospital; lack of oxygen supply likely reason, says CM

Goa health minister Vishwajit Rane also sought an investigation by the High Court to find out the exact reason behind the deaths

Goa govt relocates proposed IIT campus after locals protest in Shel Melaulim village

Last week, several locals and 12 policemen were injured after violence over the issue broke out on the outskirts of the Shel-Melaulim village

Tourists will need COVID-19 certificate to enter Goa even after lockdown is lifted: State health minister

Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Tuesday said air travellers will not be allowed to enter the coastal state without a health certificate, after the Centre opens up airports once the COVID-19 lockdown is eased or lifted

27-year-old Goa man who travelled to Italy kept under watch for coronavirus after he complained of cough and fever, says state Health Minister

The man, a native of Vasco town in South Goa, was working on a ship and returned to the coastal state two days back

Goa Police arrests 48 tourist taxi operators for participating in strike demanding scrapping of app-based taxi service

Goa police arrested 48 tourist taxi operators for participating in a strike after a complaint was registered at the Karmali railway station.

Goa health minister rebuts NCP MLA's claim about formalin-laced fish, says tests are conducted to ensure no chemicals are used

Allaying fears about fish that is imported in the state, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said proper tests are conducted on the fish to ensure that no chemical is used to preserve it

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.

Rahul Gandhi says Manohar Parrikar 'clearly denied' involvement in new Rafale deal 'orchestrated' by Narendra Modi

The Gandhi scion went on to say that as a result of the "crime" committed with Rafale deal, thousands of young Indians all across the country have been kept from getting high paying jobs with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Hours after attacking Manohar Parrikar on Twitter over Rafale deal, Rahul Gandhi visits Goa CM at his office

Within 24 hours since he launched a fresh attack on Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar over his role in the Rafale deal, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi paid a visit to Parrikar on Tuesday.

Rafale deal: Congress writes to president, urges enhancement of Manohar Parrikar's security after release of 'audio clip'

The letter of the GPCC chief comes in the wake of a recent audio clip, which was played by Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala outside Parliament.