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BJP councillor takes milk bath for winning election (Video)

A Goa Councillor received VVIP ‘milk’ treatment after he won the civic polls earlier this month. He was showered with vessels on milk as a sign of hero worship by his supporters. READ

Dilip wants Damu’s head for Fatorda debacle, Damu says NO

Being unable to win a single ward in Fatorda Assembly constituency for Margao municipal polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party cadres have started publicly blaming their leader Damu Naik, in a Congress style, demanding his resignation. ... READ

Vishwajeet works out 'harmony formula' in Valpoi, with Muslim woman as VCP

Congress MLA Vishwajeet Rane has worked out a Hindu-Muslim formula in Valpoi while also making a Muslim woman vice chairperson of the newly elected municipal council. READ

Margao council to have Women leaders; Babita CP, Dorris VCP

Margao municipality will have Dr Babita Angle Prabhudesai as the chairperson and Dorris Taxeira as the vice chairperson. READ

Tables turn once again, now Joaquim claims majority in Cuncolim

First it was John Monteiro, then it was Rajan Naik and now it’s Joaquim Alemao, who claims to have been forming the council at Cuncolim municipality. READ

Cong once again proved in civic polls; it's a 'party of individuals'

Congress continues to be the party of individuals and not an organisation, the municipal elections have proved it once again. READ

A ‘status quo’ poll, except in Bicholim and Canacona!

The municipal elections held in 11 municipal towns of Goa largely maintained a status quo, except in Bicholim and Canacona. READ

Rajan turns tables in Cuncolim, rises from 2 to 8 to form BJP council

Tables turned against John Monteiro, who had sprung up as a major winner in Cuncolim, with his elected councillors joining hands with BJP legislator Rajan Naik. READ

Margao: Vijai’s total sweep makes Damu bleak, Digambar weak

With a total sweep in Fatorda, independent MLA Vijai Sardesai scored over former chief minister Digambar Kamat in Margao while together winning 17 out of 25 seats to rule the capital of South Goa. READ

BJP-Mauvin hold Vasco fort against Nana-Jose, win 15

Mine owner Nana Bandekar could not make a major dent in the port town of Vasco as Milind-Carlos-Mauvin combine held the fort by winning more than the seats required to form council in the 25-member ... READ

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