Parrikar to retain Defence, not coming back to Goa
16 June 2016 19:57 IST
Goa is slated for assembly polls by February-March 2017. But Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is not going back, indicated a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) source recently. READ
Ravi seeks ban on Nigerians, calls them Negroes
07 June 2016 21:37 IST
The central government should ban Nigerians from entering India, former Goa chief minister Ravi Naik has demanded, adding that the state does not need Nigerian tourists. READ
Parrikar calls for regional framework to tackle China
04 June 2016 20:30 IST India today called for a regional framework for security management to peacefully resolve disputes, threat and use of force in the Indo-Pacific region, amid China flexing its muscles in the area to advance its maritime ... READ
Parsekar reduces VAT on petrol to 15%, to keep it @ Rs 60
01 June 2016 19:50 IST
Following a major hike in petrol prices last night by the centre, Goa’s Bharatiya Janata Party government has reduced the petrol prices for the second time within a fortnight, to keep it at Rs 60 ... READ
Well-settled in Defence, but will never settle 'politically' in Delhi: Parrikar
30 May 2016 19:46 IST
Despite being in Delhi for nearly one-and-a-half years, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said he has not "settled" in the national capital as he can never be a "Delhi politician". READ
Kejri makes BJP leaders fight over drug trade of Goa
30 May 2016 12:13 IST
Whether Arvind Kejriwal's AAP will bloom or go bust in Goa in the upcoming assembly polls is a question with no fixed answer. READ
I believe in performance, not dressing up: Parrikar
24 May 2016 20:44 IST
Union Defence Minister discusses improved procurement, AgustaWestland, and his view of honesty with Indian Express. READ
GF supports AAP statement of Sex, Drugs, Gambling
24 May 2016 20:17 IST
Newly formed regional party --Goa Forward--has termed Goa as a killer state for youths due to rampant drugs, sex-related crimes and road accidents. READ
Goa lifeguards to go on three-day strike
18 May 2016 21:09 IST
Lifeguards in Goa today announced a three-day strike from May 20, nearly four months after they first struck work demanding regularisation and pay hike. READ
Petrol up in India, Goa reduces VAT to bring it below Rs 60
17 May 2016 10:38 IST In view of petrol hike last night, Goa has reduced VAT on petrol by two per cent to maintain the price below Rs 60. READ
