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TMC says AAP also part of anti-BJP space in Goa
January 9, 2022 03:05 IST
TMC MP Mahua Moitra said, “AAP is also part of the anti-BJP space. We may not have added AAP to the tweet (on Friday) but have included them in this. There is no problem.”
Goa limits gatherings as cases rise
January 7, 2022 22:25 IST
On Friday, the test positivity rate in Goa was 21.72 percent as the number of active cases in the state climbed to 5,931. Of the 1,432 cases that were new, 14 patients were hospitalised while 418 were isolated at home.
As he weighs poll battle decision, Goa Congress veteran gets ‘life-long’ cabinet status from BJP govtSubscriber Only
January 7, 2022 05:44 IST
🔴 The Congress has once again declared Rane, who will soon be 83, as its candidate from the Poriem constituency, where he has been undefeated over the last five decades.
Goa positivity rate, 6 more Omicron cases confirmedSubscriber Only
January 5, 2022 10:00 IST
🔴 State Epidemiologist Utkarsh Betodkar said that testing figures would remain above 3,500-4,000 every day.
Goa to close schools until Jan 26, night curfew likelySubscriber Only
January 4, 2022 06:00 IST
4 more Omicron cases confirmed in Goa; 66 on board cruise ship test positive for Covid 19
TMC’s poll promise for Goan youth: Credit up to Rs 20 lakh without collateral, govt as guarantor
January 2, 2022 16:50 IST
The scheme is aimed at youth either wanting to pursue higher education or seeking financial support to set up or strengthen their businesses, said the TMC.
Woman’s body on Goa beach: 5 months on, case to be probed as murder
January 2, 2022 04:45 IST
🔴 For the last five months, the woman’s family, activists and several political leaders have demanded that her death be treated as murder as the body was found in a state of undress.
On New Year’s eve, Goa’s Covid-19 count breaches 1K mark, expert panel to suggest closure of schools for 2 weeksSubscriber Only
January 1, 2022 02:13 IST
🔴 No curbs on revelry; double vaccination or Covid-19 negative report required for entry to restaurants, pubs
Pope visit likely next year, says adviser
December 31, 2021 06:12 IST
Cardinal Gracias said preparations for Pope Francis's visit to India are being made for 2022-end, or towards the beginning of 2023.
Father-son poll duel in doubt as ex-CM Rane has a rethinkSubscriber Only
December 31, 2021 03:44 IST
At a public rally Thursday in Mayem, North Goa, BJP election in-charge Devendra Fadnavis took a dig at the Congress and said Digambar Kamat, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, was the only MLA left in the Congress.
Full vaccination, Covid negative report must to attend public functions: Goa CM
December 30, 2021 09:11 IST
The government has also ordered that restaurants, pubs, bars must allow entry to only those guests who are fully vaccinated or have a negative test report in addition to adhering to Covid-19 protocols.
Goa CM says no restrictions amid Christmas, year-end celebrations, advises people to follow Covid normsSubscriber Only
December 25, 2021 07:52 IST
CM says 3,500 foreign tourists in Goa but no case of Omicron detected; genome testing machine in Goa next month
Goa ‘illegal structure’: Panchayat to revoke construction licenceSubscriber Only
December 24, 2021 04:30 IST
🔴 The opposition Congress alleged Thursday that this “fraud” was committed in connivance with government officials.
Every party runs on dynasties except BJP: Nadda in Goa
December 23, 2021 08:00 IST
Releasing a report card of the BJP’s performance in Goa, where it has been the ruling party for a decade, Nadda said that before 2014, the political culture in India was that of dividing people on religion and caste.
Goa Cong fields ex-CM Pratapsingh Rane from Poreim; son says will defeat him for BJPSubscriber Only
December 23, 2021 04:18 IST
Pratapsingh Rane's son Vishwajit Rane, state health minister and BJP MLA, had said Tuesday that it was time his father bowed out from politics or he would contest against him from Poriem and win it for BJP.
Kejriwal hits out at TMC: Not even in race for Goa polls
December 23, 2021 05:59 IST
🔴 Kejriwal was speaking at a press conference to announce his “sixth guarantee” – a corruption-free government – ahead of the assembly polls in Goa expected in February.
Second Goa BJP MLA quits, says party ‘lost’ without Parrikar
December 22, 2021 09:08 IST
So far, three MLAs from Congress, two from BJP, one from Goa Forward Party and one independent MLA have resigned, reducing the strength of the Goa Assembly from 40 to 33.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant: Temples destroyed by Portuguese need to be rebuilt to preserve Hindu culture
December 22, 2021 11:17 IST
Pramod Sawant said, “I ask you to once again preserve Hindu Sanskriti and Mandir Sanskriti (Hindu culture and temple culture). I ask you to give us the strength to rebuild these temples.”
In BJP vs Cong contest for Poriem, Goa health minister Vishwajit may face his father, ex-CM Pratapsingh RaneSubscriber Only
December 22, 2021 10:41 IST
Congress pins hopes on Pratapsingh Rane, six-time CM and 11-time MLA; son and BJP MLA Vishwajit says it's time he retires gracefully
Goa: Congress MLA Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, named as election candidate, resigns; likely to join TMCSubscriber Only
December 20, 2021 17:54 IST
Lourenco's resignation comes just four days after he was retained as the candidate from the Curtorim constituency for the upcoming assembly elections. Congress is now left with two ex-chief ministers Pratapsingh Rane and leader of opposition Digambar Kamat in the assembly.
Goa liberation sooner had Patel lived longer: PM ModiSubscriber Only
December 20, 2021 03:22 IST
🔴 Patel was instrumental in the integration of the country’s states into the Union of India after independence. He died in December 1950.
Goa Liberation Day Highlights: Goa would have been liberated earlier had Sardar Patel lived longer, says PM Modi
December 19, 2021 19:45 IST
Goa Liberation Day Highlights: PM Modi inaugurated multiple development projects, felicitated Operation Vijay veterans and offered tribute at the martyrs' memorial in Goa on Sunday.
Goa Assembly elections: Congress irons out ‘small issues’, formalises alliance with Goa Forward Party for upcoming pollsSubscriber Only
December 19, 2021 02:00 IST
Battle lines become clearer, it’s BJP versus Congress-GFP versus TMC-MGP versus AAP
Goa: CM Sawant sets up committee to probe alleged irregularities in PWD recruitments
December 18, 2021 07:32 IST
The recruitment would be kept on hold till the committee submits its report.
PM Modi to visit poll-bound Goa on state’s liberation day
December 18, 2021 04:14 IST
🔴 Modi is scheduled to attend a number of programmes, including the inauguration of the renovated Fort Aguada Jail Museum in North Goa.
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