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Goa Congress leader and former MP John Fernandes criticised his own party for opposing the amended citizenship act, saying laws passed by Parliament should not be challenged on the streets. (Photo: screengrab/ youtube)

CAA ‘good law’, should be accepted by people: Goa Congress leader

The CAA is to be accepted by the people of this country because these are good laws, he added.

10 Jan 2020 2:51 PM

The accused, Sunil Singh, was nabbed after Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant alerted the police about him. (Photo: Representational)

Man poses as UP minister, stays at Goa guest house; arrested

After man's behaviour was found to be suspicious, Sawant brought it to the notice of the Goa Police.

09 Jan 2020 10:59 AM

The Congress alleged that drugs were "openly sold" at the venue and demanded that permission for the EDM festival be revoked and an inquiry be conducted. (Photo: File)

'No one forced to go there': Goa minister as 3 die at Sunburn festival

Three tourists died in the last three days after collapsing at the festival venue at Vagator beach in North Goa district.

31 Dec 2019 9:11 AM

Two music enthusiasts from Andhra Pradesh who were visiting Goa to participate in the ongoing Sunburn Electronic Dance Music festival died after collapsing near the venue in North Goa district. (Photo: File)

'Drug overdose?': 2 Andhra men died after collapsing at Goa's Sunburn Festival

A senior police official said Sai Prasad and Venkat (full name not known) were taken to a hospital in Mapusa but were declared dead.

28 Dec 2019 3:32 PM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said late Manohar Parrikar had transferred his “josh” (spirit) to him, and this allowed him to work for “15- 16 hours a day” after taking over the coastal state’s top post. (Photo: Twitter/ @DrPramodPSawant)

'Parrikar transferred his josh to me, can work 15-16 hrs a day': Pramod Sawant

Sawant was addressing a function held to launch the poster of a biopic on late Parrikar, to be produced by ‘Go Goa Gollywood Productions’.

14 Dec 2019 12:24 PM

Lobo also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to bring amendments to the law.demand comes a day after all the four men, arrested for the rape and murder of a 25-year-old woman veterinarian in Hyderabad last month. (Photo: File)

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.

07 Dec 2019 2:27 PM

The woman's body was recovered by some labourers. (Photo: Representational)

Unable to bear expenses, Goa man burries sick wife alive

The police has registered a case under sections 302 and 201 of the IPC against the accused.

06 Dec 2019 8:28 PM

'The state government cannot be held responsible for high onion prices. We (people) are responsible for being 'Sushegad', Sawant said. (Photo: ANI)

Goa CM blames relaxed attitude of locals who don't plant onions for crisis

Sawant recalled a time when Goans grew onion and other veggies.

06 Dec 2019 7:32 PM

The former Jammu and Kashmir Governor was sworn in as the Governor of Goa on November 3. (Photo: ANI)

In India, a person becomes 'mad' after he becomes an MLA: Satya Pal Malik

He also said that the political successors of Gandhi have 'forgotten' the qualities of Gandhi.

03 Dec 2019 10:54 AM

'When I supported Manohar Parrikar in 2017 to form the BJP-led government, I was condemned by them (OCIs). I am still being condemned, but I have never spoken a word against OCIs,' Sardesai said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Goa Forward Party chief says 'state govt intolerant towards criticism'

He said Indians living abroad have the right to voice their opinion about Goa.

02 Dec 2019 12:02 PM

Raut, after meeting and speaking to some non-BJP Goa MLAs, on Friday had said 'you will soon see big movement in Goa where a (BJP) government is founded on immoral grounds', (Photo: File)

Goa NCP MLA rejects Sanjay Raut's prediction on Maha-style govt change

In the 40-member Goa Assembly, the BJP has 27 MLAs.

01 Dec 2019 5:45 PM

'Not a single casualty has taken place in Kashmir since Article 370 has been abrogated. Police have not fired even a single bullet since August 5,' he said. (Photo: ANI)

'Kashmir hangover hasn't weaned off yet,' says Satya Pal Malik

Malik was speaking at the closing ceremony of the 50th edition of IFFI in Panaji.

29 Nov 2019 11:56 AM

Prime Minister Modi met Bolsonaro on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS Summit held here to focus on building mechanisms for counter-terrorism cooperation and strengthen India's ties with the world's five major economies. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

Brazilian Prez Bolsonaro to be chief guest at India's R-Day celebrations

During his meeting with Bolsonaro, Prime Minister Modi invited the President of Brazil to be the chief guest at the Republic Day 2020.

14 Nov 2019 8:21 AM

She is being cross-examined by the defence counsel in a Goa court since Monday. (Photo: ANI)

Tarun Tejpal sexual assault: Victims' cross-examination expected to end on Nov 15

In August, the top court refused to quash the charges and directed the trial to be concluded within six months.

13 Nov 2019 1:35 PM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that he is currently reading a Hindi translation of holy book Quran as he was "curious". (Photo: File)

'Curious to know what's in it': Goa CM on reading Quran in Hindi

Sawant said that he is also in the process of reading the Holy Bible which has been gifted to him.

11 Nov 2019 12:12 PM

'Economic slowdown, unemployment, rising inflation, agriculture, black money issues etc should be the priority for BJP led government at the centre and they should not try to deviate issues,' the state Congress chief said in a statement. (Photo: Twitter | @girishgoa)

Ayodhya dispute adjudicated, now focus on public issues: Goa Cong chief to BJP

He also asked the BJP to fulfil its promises made during the 2014 general elections.

10 Nov 2019 5:14 PM

Police said that the tourist, Elizabeth Mann, returned to Goa by taxi from Panchgani, a hill station in Maharashtra. (Photo: ANI)

Missing from Goa, 20-year-old US woman found in Maharashtra

A US consulate official was present when the statement was recorded at the Anjuna police station.

10 Nov 2019 2:56 PM

While the Goa chief minister's office (CMO) has not issued any official statement on the meeting with Javadekar, a state government official claimed it was 'fruitful'. (Photo: File)

All party delegation under Goa CM meets Javadekar on Mahadayi

Goa and Karnataka are locked in a dispute over the sharing of Mahadayi waters.

04 Nov 2019 4:23 PM

'I have come from Kashmir which is known to be a very problematic place. I have dealt there successfully and handled all issues. J&K is a peaceful and good place now which is on the path of progress. The leadership there is non- controversial. They are doing their work very well, so I feel that I would be spending time here in much peaceful way,' Malik said. (Photo: ANI)

Satya Pal Malik takes oath as Goa governor, Mridula Sinha replaced

Malik had earlier served as the governor of Jammu and Kashmir, which has been bifurcated into two union territories.

03 Nov 2019 5:40 PM

The church body has advised people to donate the money they save by not purchasing polluting decor to the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. (Photo: Representational)

Church authorities call for eco-friendly Christmas in Goa

It has discouraged the use of single-use plastic.

31 Oct 2019 7:23 PM

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