Goa minister wants farmers to chant mantras for bumper yieldCalled "Shiv Yog Cosmic farming", the project has been designed by Avadhoot Shivanand, a chemical engineer-turned-godman. Farmers are requi...
04 Jul, 2018, 10.50 AM IST
GFP tried to lobby with us to topple Manohar Parrikar government: CongressThe allegation comes in the backdrop of Congress leader Atanasio Monserratte switching loyalties to the Sardesai-led political outfit today.
25 Jul, 2017, 10.49 PM IST
Swift BJP outmanoeuvres Congress in Goa; even pre-poll ally plays gamesAICC functionaries found themselves confronted by a lightning counter operation by the BJP. The Congress had assured GFP that the leadershi...
15 Mar, 2017, 10.22 AM IST
Bribery scam: Pratapsingh Rane compares Goa Crime Branch to 'Gestapo'Gestapo was the official secret police of Nazi Germany and German-occupied Europe which was founded in 1933 and dissolved in 1945.
07 Aug, 2015, 01.59 PM IST
Goa Legislative Assembly session to begin tomorrow, opposition to corner governmentCongress has also decided to organise a march of farmers on the Assembly on August 10 to protest the government's "anti-farmer policies".
26 Jul, 2015, 01.45 PM IST
- Opposition criticises Goa goverment's expenses on tourism events
In the current year, for last two months the ministry has spent Rs 8.5 crore. The minister and department officials had participated in 32 ...
24 Mar, 2015, 02.17 PM IST
Special status demand: Goa MLA suggests mass resignation, CM Manohar Parrikar rejectsGoa MLA Vijay Sardesai today suggested that all 40 MLAs in the state should resign, to press the demand for special status for the state.
01 Aug, 2014, 05.49 PM IST
Congress files complaint against Sri Ram Sene's Pramod MuthalikThe complaint is filed under sections 153, 158 (A) and 295-A of the Indian Penal Code. Congress also sought action under the IT Act.
29 May, 2014, 05.07 PM IST
- Goa Cong seeks replacement of CEO for 'colluding' with CM
Lusofonia games were held in across six stadiums in the state. Congress said "a lot of scams" happened during organisation of the Games.
29 Mar, 2014, 06.10 PM IST
Scam alleged in pass distribution of Lusofonia Games in Goa; Chief Minister deniesVijay Sardesai alleged a massive pass scam in the organisation of these Portuguese Commonwealth games held across six stadiums from January...
07 Mar, 2014, 04.32 PM IST
- Goa government to probe appointment of consultant for Lusofonia Games
Parrikar was responding to the issue raised by Independent legislator Vijay Sardesai during zero hour on the floor of the House.
10 Oct, 2013, 03.25 PM IST
- 60 Goa mines would be able to operate once ban is lifted: CM Manohar Parrikar
Chief Minister was responding to a question tabled by Independent legislator Vijay Sardesai about the renewal of mining leases in the state.
24 Apr, 2013, 03.59 PM IST
- Goa has 2 billion tonnes of iron ore reserves: Manohar Parrikar
Parrikar told the House that there are 2 bn tonnes of iron ore reserves in the state, while IBM has estimated the ore to be 1.2 bn tones.
10 Apr, 2013, 03.37 PM IST
- 20 phone numbers under lens for terror links: Manohar Parrikar
Parrikar told the Legislative Assembly that the state government is tapping 20 mobile/ landline phones since March 2012 till date.
02 Apr, 2013, 03.16 PM IST
Process begins for green signal to proposed airport in GoaThe Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) starts its process of giving clearance to the proposed greenfield airport at Mopa in G...
29 Jan, 2013, 04.36 PM IST
Assembly Election 2012: Rebels galore in Congress for Goa pollsCongress in Goa is in a bind as the aspirants who have failed to secure party tickets are vowing to queer the pitch for the official nomine...
13 Feb, 2012, 10.39 AM IST
Goa polls: Congress releases final listCongress today released its final list of four candidates for March 3 Goa Assembly polls. M K Shaikh will be the party nominee for Fatorda ...
12 Feb, 2012, 07.17 PM IST