Francis D'Souza

Govt should study if feni, urrak cause cancer: Ex Goa CM

Feni is a double-distilled alcohol drawn from the juice of the cashew fruit while urrak is a single-distilled version of the same juice.

Aug 02, 2019, 15:45 PM IST

After BJP MLA Francis D'Souza's death, Congress stakes claim to form govt in Goa

In a letter to Goa Governor Mridula Sinha, Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar staked claim to form the government and demanded dismissal of the BJP-led dispensation. Watch this video to know more.

Mar 17, 2019, 17:18 PM IST

Senior BJP leader Francis D'souza to be Goa House leader in Parrikar's absence

The legislative wing of the Goa BJP today met before the start of the Budget session and chose senior leader Francis D'souza as its leader in the House in Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's absence.

Feb 19, 2018, 13:13 PM IST

Francis D'Souza hints 2017 polls as his last Assembly polls

Goa Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza on Friday hinted that February 4 polls might be his last Legislative Assembly Election.

Jan 27, 2017, 14:55 PM IST

Portugese PM in Goa, to visit his ancestral home

As he visited the land of his ancestors, Portugese Prime Minister Antonio Costa was on Wednesday accorded a warm welcome in Goa, with Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar terming it as a "proud" moment for the people of the state.

Jan 11, 2017, 15:36 PM IST

Goa Deputy CM to participate in Mother Teresa canonisation ceremony

Goa Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza on Monday said he would be part of a government delegation participating in the canonisation ceremony of Mother Teresa in Vatican City, and described the Albanian missionary as a "Saint of the poor".

Aug 29, 2016, 23:56 PM IST

58 bodies lying in state-run mortuaries in Goa: Minister

State-run morgues in Goa have 58 unclaimed bodies which are yet to be disposed of as their identity could not be ascertained, state Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza informed the Legislative Assembly here.

Mar 18, 2016, 11:44 AM IST