Michael Lobo resigns as Goa minister, quits BJP

Asked whether he will join the Congress, Lobo said he is in talks with other political parties

Make public hanging of rape-murder convicts compulsory: Lobo

Lobo also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to bring amendments to the law.

The swearing-in ceremony of new ministers is scheduled to be held at 3 pm.

Sawant would induct the new members into his cabinet by dropping three members of ally GFP and an Independent legislator as ministers.

CM said 3 members from coalition partner GFP and Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte would be dropped from cabinet.

With 10 MLAs changing the sides, the strength of Congress on the floor of the House was reduced to mere five.

The bypolls in Shiroda and Mandrem became necessary following the resignation of their sitting Congress lawmakers.

Rahul Gandhi paid a visit to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday morning.

Michael Lobo said that tourists heavily rely on the beef and the shortage of the meat is affecting the tourism sector.

Michael Lobo said the Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal should be asked to inspect the site at Kanakumbi so that it knows the reality.