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Goa: High court dismisses petitions seeking disqualification of Congress, MGP MLAs who defected to BJPSubscriber Only
February 24, 2022 14:26 IST
The court was hearing petitions by Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) chairman Girish Chodankar and MGP leader Ramkrishna alias Sudin Dhavalikar. They were challenging the April 20, 2021 order of Speaker Rajesh Patnekar who had dismissed the disqualification petitions filed against the defector MLAs from their parties.
Goa CEO warns of ‘strict action’ against political functionaries trying to influence postal ballots
February 23, 2022 07:30 IST
The CEO’s notice stated “all concerned are warned that strict action will be taken against the violators if, at any point in time, any person is found influencing and/or intimidating any voter.
Pramod Sawant seeks to link Bajrang Dal activist’s killing to hijab row
February 21, 2022 21:00 IST
The Bajrang Dal activist, Harsha, a resident of Seegehatti in Shivamogaa district, was attacked by a group of unidentified persons on Sunday night, following which he was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries.
As Covid cases fall, Goa to reopen schools from February 21
February 17, 2022 21:58 IST
On Wednesday, the Union health ministry had directed states to ease or even do away with the additional restrictive measures that had been imposed to deal with the third wave of the pandemic.
Goa achieves 100 per cent Covid-19 vaccination among adults
February 17, 2022 10:34 IST
Vaccination will now be available at all peripheral health centres once a week for people who still wish to get vaccinated, said state immunisation officer Dr Rajendra Borkar.
Unfortunate that PM openly lies: Arvind Kejriwal on Modi’s claims on migrant exodus
February 11, 2022 13:16 IST
With only three days left before Goa goes to the polls on February 14, Kejriwal said, “If you want to defeat the BJP, give your vote to AAP. There is no use in giving your vote to Congress, GFP, MGP because they will eventually go to the BJP."
Panchayat to issue demolition notice to Old Goa bungalow owners
February 9, 2022 16:27 IST
The Save Old Goa Action Committee (SOGAC) has been opposing the construction of the bungalow for over a year and also moved the Supreme Court against it.
BJP manifesto for Goa polls: 3 free gas cylinders, resumption of miningSubscriber Only
February 8, 2022 23:15 IST
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the Congress’s poll promise of capping petrol price at Rs 80 per litre was “bluff”.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra: AAP, TMC in Goa to expand, can’t give stable govtSubscriber Only
February 8, 2022 20:32 IST
The Congress is contesting the upcoming assembly poll in a pre-poll alliance with the Goa Forward Party (GFP). While the Congress has fielded candidates in 37 of the 40 constituencies, the GFP is contesting the remaining three.
Assimilation answer to migrants’ issue, not resentment: Shashi Tharoor
February 6, 2022 09:31 IST
Tharoor said that greater awareness needed to be created among people for protection of the environment. “Of the 20 most polluted cities in the world, 19 are in India. It is a national problem,” he said.
Will not defect or accept bribes: AAP Goa candidates state in affidavitsSubscriber Only
February 2, 2022 14:47 IST
Taking oath in temple, mosque, church also good but in democracy people are God, must take oath before people: Kejriwal
BJP has new strategy, once Congress candidates win, they will join BJP: Kejriwal in Goa
February 2, 2022 06:32 IST
🔴 “Salcete is an area where BJP has no chance of winning. So BJP has got Congress tickets for its candidates so that they can go to BJP after winning,” Kejriwal said.
Goa: TMC-MGP release 10-point poll manifesto
January 30, 2022 16:48 IST
🔴 The TMC-MGP on Saturday announced its 10 promises in its election manifesto released in Panaji on Saturday.
Goa protests against bungalow: Showcause notice on demolition sent to ownerSubscriber Only
January 25, 2022 23:29 IST
The notice, by the secretary of Village Panchayat of Se Old Goa, was issued to Sumerlal Jain of Corus Urban Infrastructure Limited, a Mumbai-based construction firm.
Goa polls: BJP MLA Wilfred Dsa resigns; Minister Rodrigues defers resignationSubscriber Only
January 20, 2022 09:03 IST
Dsa is the fifth BJP MLA to resign from the party ahead of the Goa Assembly polls on February 14. He said, “Our constituency is a Catholic dominated constituency. It was my supporters’ demand that I contest independently.”
Goa polls: TMC releases first list, BJP likely to announce candidates tomorrowSubscriber Only
January 18, 2022 23:57 IST
The TMC has fielded seven-time MLA Luizinho Faleiro from Fatorda, which is the stronghold of Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai.
In Cong’s third list: Micheal Lobo, 2 others who pulled away from TMC
January 18, 2022 22:23 IST
🔴 While Lobo will contest the from Calangute, from where he has been elected thrice, Gaonkar who won the Sanguem seat as an independent in 2017 will now contest the seat on a Congress ticket.
Kejriwal signals openness to bringing Utpal Parrikar to AAPSubscriber Only
January 16, 2022 02:13 IST
🔴 Utpal, who wants to contest the Panaji seat that his father won five times, is not assured a ticket by the BJP.
Goan writer Maria Aurora Couto dies at 85Subscriber Only
January 15, 2022 06:10 IST
Couto lived in Aldona, Goa, and will be remembered for dedicating much of her life and work to the state’s cultural activities as well as socio-political causes
Goa elections: Staking claim over Parrikar legacy, son Utpal eyes BJP’s Panaji ticketSubscriber Only
January 13, 2022 12:42 IST
For the ruling BJP in Goa, conceding Utpal’s demand will not be easy given the claims made by other formidable Panaji aspirants; Fadnavis says the party does not give tickets to candidates just because they are leaders’ children
Day after he quit BJP, Micheal Lobo joins CongressSubscriber Only
January 12, 2022 07:57 IST
This came hours after he said he was still in discussions with his supporters over which party to join.
Govind Gaude resigns as minister, joins BJP
January 11, 2022 20:52 IST
Gaude had defeated Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) president Deepak Dhavalikar by a margin of 4,686 votes in the previous assembly polls in 2017.
BJP minister, wife likely to join Congress; independent MLA returns to party foldSubscriber Only
January 10, 2022 07:23 IST
🔴 Lobo may be the first minister to quit the ruling BJP ahead of the polls in Goa. Sources said he and his wife Delilah Lobo, Sarpanch of Parra Village Panchayat, are both expected to join the Congress.
Goa polls: Independent MLA Prasad Gaonkar quits, to join Congress
January 9, 2022 19:45 IST
Prasad Gaonkar submitted his resignation to the Goa Assembly Speaker. With his resignation, the strength of the 40-member House has been reduced to 33.
Moitra says will do what is necessary to defeat BJP, no ego involved; says AAP also part of opposition alliance talks
January 9, 2022 06:34 IST
🔴 Congress can will but if somebody wants to support why will I say no: Chidambaram
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