Goa

"Manohar Parrikar Is Stable, Social Media Posts Are Rumours": Official

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 15, 2018

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's condition is stable and he is recovering, a government official said on Wednesday.

Goa Women's Congress Chief Quizzed In Molestation Victim's Identity Case

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 14, 2018

Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress Committee (GPMCC) president Pratima Coutinho was questioned today in connection with a case lodged against her for allegedly revealing the identity of a sexual harassment victim, the police said.

Don't Stop Trucks Bringing Fresh Fish: Goa Deputy Speaker Opposes Ban

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 13, 2018

People in Goa have stopped eating their regular meals and have switched from fish to burgers -- due to an ongoing formalin scare, State Assembly's Deputy Speaker and BJP lawmaker Michael Lobo said today, adding that there should not be a blanket ban on the import of fish in the state. "There can be stringent checks at the border on fish stocks bein...

Ex-Goa RSS Chief Announces Electoral Plunge

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 12, 2018

In what could be a worrying sign for the Goa BJP, former state RSS chief Subhash Velingkar, an arch rival of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, on Sunday announced his plunge into electoral politics.

Goa Governor Undergoes Medical Check-UP After She Feels Uneasy: Report

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 12, 2018

Goa Governor Mridula Sinha underwent a medical check-up at a top state-run health facility on Sunday, sources at the Goa Medical College said.

Shripad Naik Retracts Comments On Replacing Manohar Parrikar

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday November 11, 2018

A day after suggesting that ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar needed to be replaced, Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik today retracted his comments saying that Mr Parrikar was handling the state administration efficiently. Mr Naik had told reporters in Panaji that due to the Chief Minister's prolonged illness, replacing Mr Par...

Manohar Parrikar Undergoes Routine Check-Up, Says His Goa Office

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday November 11, 2018

Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today underwent a routine check-up at a state-run hospital near Panaji, a statement issued by his Office said.

Amid Formalin Scare, Goa Bans Import Of Fish For 6 Months

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 11, 2018

The Goa government Saturday announced a ban on import of fish into the state for six months.

Goa Lawmakers Meet Ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 10, 2018

All the three BJP Members of Parliament from Goa Saturday met ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar at his private residence here and enquired about his health.

Goa Leadership Will Have To Be Changed Today Or Tomorrow: Union Minister

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday November 9, 2018

Ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's leadership will have to be changed "today or tomorrow", Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik said on Friday.

Supreme Court Orders Goa Court To Hold Hearing In Tarun Tejpal Rape Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 9, 2018

The Supreme Court today asked a trial court in Goa, which is hearing a rape case against former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, to put the trial on hold until the top court hears the matter on November 27. The decision was taken by a bench headed by Justice AK Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan who has put the trial on hold till November 27. Earlier on O...

Indian Super League: Brandon Fernandes, Edu Bedia Help Bring FC Goa To Winning Ways

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 8, 2018

FC Goa came from behind with two late goals in a gap of eight minutes to edge past Delhi Dynamos 3-2.

Real Kashmir Play First I-League Match In Srinagar, Held To Goalless Draw By Churchill Brothers

Tuesday November 6, 2018

The two-time former champions from Goa had their goalkeeper James Kithan sent off.

Goa Losing Over 4,000 Crore A Year Due To Casino Revenue Leaks: Congress

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday November 6, 2018

A day after a Goa Minister hinted at setting up casinos on a strip of land near Panaji, the Congress on Monday demanded a probe into the casino industry operating in the coastal state.

Ahead Of Diwali, Manohar Parrikar's Audio Message For People Of Goa

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 5, 2018

In his first outreach to the people of Goa since May, chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday extended Diwali greetings through an audio clip played on radio.