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Rape case appeal: Bombay HC rejects Tarun Tejpal’s plea for in-camera hearingSubscriber Only
November 29, 2021 19:50 IST
A division bench of Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice M S Jawalkar said that the reasons for their decision rejecting Tejpal’s application will be recorded separately.
Will auction 6-8 mining blocks in Goa by Dec 15, says CM Pramod SawantSubscriber Only
November 24, 2021 16:33 IST
The announcement comes at a time when restarting mining has become one of the top election promises in poll-bound Goa.
Day-long fast to be held over ‘illegal construction’ in Goa’s heritage area
November 24, 2021 04:01 IST
The bungalow is being constructed in Ella village under Tiswadi taluka and a part of the land was sold to Mumbai-based developer Manish Munot, husband of BJP spokesperson Shaina NC, in 2015.
AAP, TMC like Siberian birds, will go back after election: Fadnavis in Goa
November 23, 2021 07:46 IST
Attacking the Opposition, Fadnavis said, "If there is a completely confused party at the national level, it is the Congress which has now become a nano party."
Goa: Congress, MGP petitions against 12 MLAs who defected to BJP in 2019 for final disposal before HC on Dec 10Subscriber Only
November 22, 2021 21:41 IST
Goa Forward Party files intervention application, says it will strengthen Congress’s case.
Former Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
November 23, 2021 11:02 IST
The Election Commission had last month announced bypoll to one Rajya Sabha seat in West Bengal following the resignation of TMC MP Arpita Ghosh from the Upper House earlier this year.
Bungalow construction in Old Goa heritage site triggers protests
November 22, 2021 07:43 IST
While agitations have been held before against the construction, Sunday’s gathering was the largest so far. About 1,500 chairs set up at the protest venue were filled while hundreds of others stood in solidarity of conserving the heritage precinct.
IFFI kicks off; Top honours for Scorsese, Hema MaliniSubscriber Only
November 21, 2021 04:48 IST
The prestigious film festival, which will run eight more days, awarded Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese and Hungarian director Istvan Szabo with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award.
Alliance talks stalled, TMC lures away senior GFP leaderSubscriber Only
November 21, 2021 07:29 IST
The move comes days after discussions between TMC and GFP over a possible pre-poll alliance hit a dead end. The GFP, which has three MLAs in the 40-member Assembly, is once again in talks with the Congress over a pre-election alliance.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra targets Goa CM Pramod Sawant over land in Maharashtra, seeks probe into assets
November 20, 2021 08:05 IST
“I would ask PM Modi to please do a CBI and ED inquiry into his sitting CM,” said TMC MP Mahua Moitra.
Goa Assembly polls: Congress, GFP resume tie-up talksSubscriber Only
November 19, 2021 04:07 IST
Sources said while the Congress leadership in Delhi had also stepped in to discuss an alliance with the GFP, Vijai Sardesai is expected to visit Delhi soon. The GFP was preparing to contest 12 seats, but the party may get only 7 seats in case of an alliance with the Congress.
Goa: Kejriwal assures of forming corporation for taxi, auto operators when AAP voted to power
November 17, 2021 16:01 IST
While interacting with the taxi unions at Vasco on the second day of his visit to the coastal state, Kejriwal said the AAP will take care of the taxi and auto-rickshaw operators.
TMC says mining clean-up a key poll plank in GoaSubscriber Only
November 17, 2021 11:09 IST
“TMC offers a real solution to the mining problem in Goa. It’s a comprehensive policy to benefit all Goans. If it gives the entrenched ‘mining lobby’ sleepless nights, so be it,” Derek O’Brien said.
TMC appoints Mahua Moitra as party’s Goa in-charge ahead of Assembly polls
November 13, 2021 18:28 IST
The TMC, as part of its national expansion plan, has jumped into the electoral battle in Goa and has decided to contest the election scheduled early next year on its own.
Ask political tourists if they will slash fuel prices in their state: Goa CM Pramod Sawant
November 6, 2021 16:22 IST
Responding to questions over the protests by contract teachers in government schools, Sawant said their issues had been resolved but political leaders influenced them to continue the strike.
Goa: Mining front leader joins AAP, says will contest against CM in Sanquelim
November 6, 2021 03:39 IST
After calling Kejriwal 'copy master' over tirth yatra scheme, Sawant announces new 'Dev Darshan' scheme
Ahead of Goa polls, Gadkari says budget for road developmental works increased to Rs 5,000 crore
November 2, 2021 20:41 IST
Several projects in Goa, including the three linear projects – that cut through the Western Ghats — have come under fire from environmentalists.
Gadkari in Goa: Litigation in name of environment stalls development
November 2, 2021 05:49 IST
In an interaction with industrialists at a hotel in Dona Paula, held to discuss the Centre’s Gati Shakti programme, Gadkari said that during his term as Minister for Shipping, he had proposed an extension of the draft at the Mormugoa Port Trust (MPT) to 18 meters.
In Goa push, Kejriwal announces ‘guarantee’ of free pilgrimageSubscriber Only
November 2, 2021 09:17 IST
Kejriwal announced free pilgrimage tours of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Velankanni Church in Tamil Nadu, Ajmer Sharif in Rajasthan and Shirdi in Maharashtra.
Goa CM hints BJP may be looking at tie-up with MGP
November 2, 2021 09:23 IST
MGP leader Ramkrishna alias Sudin Dhavalikar said, “We have already said that any party that is willing to give us 12 seats to contest, we will consider...”
Free pilgrimage to Ayodhya, Ajmer Sharif, Shirdi among Kejriwal’s promises ahead of Goa polls
November 1, 2021 20:37 IST
"If we form the government in Goa, we will arrange free pilgrimage to Ayodhya for Hindus and to Velankanni for Christians. For Muslims, we will provide a free trip to Ajmer Sharif and to Shirdi temple for those who revere Sai Baba," Kejriwal said in Goa.
After Rahul, Mamata visit Goa, CM Sawant says he welcomes ‘political tourism’
October 31, 2021 17:51 IST
"This is political tourism. During the next four months, the taxi and hotel businesses, which had suffered due to the pandemic would get a good business with such kind of tourism," the chief minister told reporters.
Can’t let remote controlled govt rule in Goa: Tejasvi Surya
October 31, 2021 02:42 IST
Further attacking the TMC, Tejasvi Surya said Goa’s culture was about harmony and no one got killed here for their political ideology.
No place for defectors in Congress; won’t let Goa become coal hub: Rahul GandhiSubscriber Only
October 30, 2021 23:56 IST
Ten Congress MLAs had defected to the BJP in 2019 giving the BJP a majority of 28 MLAs in the 40-member Goa legislative assembly.
Mamata in Goa: Modi will gain as Congress indecisive, not seriousSubscriber Only
October 31, 2021 06:03 IST
Mamata Banerjee said that regional parties committed to fighting the BJP should work with the TMC.
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