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GOA ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2017 NEWS - Page 4
Goa: Congress says won’t renew liquor licenses of offshore casinos
February 20, 2017 22:37 IST
Banning the offshore casinos in Mandovi river was one of the prominent promises made by the Congress in its election manifesto.
Goa cops file FIR against BJP candidate for poll code breach
February 20, 2017 21:50 IST
The complaint was filed before Chief Electoral Officer, who later transferred it to Old Goa Police, who have jurisdiction over the constituency, a senior police official said.
BBSM to launch awakening programme for parents in Goa
February 20, 2017 16:28 IST
BBSM recently contested the Goa Assembly elections in alliance with Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and Shiv Sena.
Goa polls 2017: Result to be out by 2 pm on March 11, says Officer
February 17, 2017 18:49 IST
The counting of votes will be held at Margao and Panaji simultaneously.
Goa Assembly polls: Officials wary as postal ballots not yet returned
February 17, 2017 18:21 IST
The election office has also publicised its helpline and email address asking people to bring such instances to their notice as they want to protect the secrecy of voting.
Goa polls 2017: Officials wary as postal ballots not yet returned
February 17, 2017 17:27 IST
The election office has also publicised its helpline and email address asking people to bring such instances to their notice as they want to protect the secrecy of voting.
EC lets off Manohar Parrikar for ‘bribery’ remark with advice
March 13, 2017 15:08 IST
The EC’s advisory comes against the backdrop of Parrikar’s comments in an election rally in Goa where he allegedly encouraged voters to accept bribes.
Goa liquor traders wait for new government formation
February 15, 2017 19:38 IST
The SC has ordered that liquor outlets within 500 metres of State and National highways be shut down after March 31, 2017.
Assembly polls bring Goa’s ‘Wanarmare’ tribe into mainstream
February 15, 2017 11:35 IST
The major milestone in their life came when after a long struggle, 40 members got their voter ID cards with the help of Vasudha.
Congress trashes Manohar Parrikar’s claim that women voted for BJP in Goa
February 9, 2017 21:51 IST
The single-phase election for 40 seats in the coastal state was held on February 4, where 82 per cent polling was registered.
Goa CM rules out possibility of dissolution of assembly
February 9, 2017 13:12 IST
"Though there is restriction on the government, the administration has continued its work. It won't be a big challenge to place the budget before March 31. The new CM gets 15 days before it," he said.
EC failed to curb use of money power in polls: Goa AAP
February 8, 2017 21:44 IST
AAP's chief ministerial candidate in the coastal state Elvis Gomes expressed confidence that the people had overwhelmingly voted for the party, party sources said.
Goa elections 2017: Repolling at a booth in Margao seat underway
February 7, 2017 12:53 IST
The re-polling was ordered when the election official posted on this booth failed to follow the set procedure.
Goa polls: Brisk voting in rural areas; lower turnout in Catholic areas
February 5, 2017 14:46 IST
According to Goa Chief Electoral Officer Kunal, who released final figures last last night, the overall polling percentage was 81.
Brisk voting in rural Goa; lower turnout in Catholic areas
February 5, 2017 14:28 IST
Voting for the 40 Assembly seats in the coastal State was held from 7 am to 5 pm on Saturday.
Manohar Parrikar hint: Prefer Goan foodSubscriber Only
February 7, 2017 16:57 IST
With 17 political parties and 251 candidates, including 58 Independents, in fray for the 40-seat Assembly, this is the toughest political fight Goa has seen.
Pink teddies, pens for first-timers: Identity, issues talk of Goa youthSubscriber Only
February 5, 2017 02:41 IST
Goa had 32,354 first-time voters this time, including 18,172 women, and the electoral office had mapped details of 327 of the latter who were to cast their votes in 40 model booths
Puducherry record beaten, Goa on a highSubscriber Only
February 5, 2017 02:29 IST
Officials in the electoral office gave credit to programmes they undertook before the polls - and also said that social media helped raise voter awareness.
Goa witnesses 83 per cent voter turnout, peaceful polling
February 4, 2017 20:48 IST
People in large numbers turned up at the polling stations right from the morning amid pleasant weather. A total of 250 contestants are in the fray, which include many independents.
Goa polls 2017: Authorities set up pink polling stations to woo women voters
February 4, 2017 14:27 IST
First-time woman voters were also given teddy bears at these specially designed polling stations.
Goa elections: How officials are monitoring the polls liveSubscriber Only
February 4, 2017 13:03 IST
Goa polls: This is the first time that such an elaborate mechanism has been put in place to monitor polling.
Goa polls 2017: Here are three videos capturing voting day in Goa
February 4, 2017 12:17 IST
Goa Assembly Election 2017: More than eleven lakh voters are eligible to exercise their right in this election which has 250 candidates in fray.
Goa polls: 15 per cent turnout for first two hours
February 4, 2017 11:20 IST
Long queues were seen outside almost all the polling stations in the state with estimates of more than 40 per cent voters going to vote before lunch.
Goa polls: Manohar Parrikar among first one to vote, dodges question on return to state
February 4, 2017 10:55 IST
The defence minister described himself as a "party man" who will work as per the directions of party leaders.
Goa elections: BJP will form next government, says Shripad Naik
February 4, 2017 09:42 IST
"The voters have shown tremendous enthusiasm in favour of BJP which was witnessed during the election campaign,” the minister said.
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