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Goa CM Manohar Parrikar sails through floor trust; upset Congress MLA Vishwajit Rane quits party

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday won the critical trust vote in the legislature, with 22 MLAs backing his government and the Congress getting the support of 16 legislators.

Mar 17, 2017, 00:05 AM IST

Manohar Parrikar: BJP's poster boy in Goa returns as CM

For Manohar Parrikar, who proved himself to be BJP's best bet in Goa by sewing up a coalition and proving its majority on the floor of Assembly, it is a homecoming and another stint as chief minister of the coastal state.

Mar 16, 2017, 14:50 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi extends best wishes to Manohar Parrikar as Goa CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Manohar Parrikar after he was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Goa.

Mar 14, 2017, 20:30 PM IST

Manohar Parrikar becomes Goa CM for 4th time - Check who all became ministers in 'Parrikar Cabinet'

Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday took oath as Goa CM. 

Mar 14, 2017, 16:42 PM IST

HEARTWARMING! When Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar personally got down from his car to help woman injured in road accident

The woman, who suffered minor bruises in the mishap, was later taken to Goa Medical College and Hospital in one of the escort jeeps of the CM's carcade.

Nov 17, 2016, 14:06 PM IST

Laxmikant Parsekar defends Defence Minister Parrikar's visits to Goa

"There are some political opponents who raise questions about his visits to Goa. He is the Defence Minister of the entire nation. Goa is part of India. 

Oct 11, 2016, 15:00 PM IST

Manohar Parrikar doing a wonderful job cleaning up terrorism: Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is doing a wonderful job cleaning up terrorism, Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said while paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi and lauding the state government's mission to clean Goa.

Oct 02, 2016, 14:23 PM IST

AAP wants Goa CM to come clean on reinstating tainted brother-in-law

Accusing Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar of going back on his promise of "zero tolerance to corruption", the AAP on Tuesday threatened to picket his official residence unless he comes clean on the reinstatement of his tainted brother-in-law.

Jun 14, 2016, 20:37 PM IST

Ex-army officer's son linked to 2008 terror incidents: Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar

 In a significant disclosure, Goa Police have said that 45-year-old chartered accountant Samir Sardana, a former army officer's son who was arrested by the state anti-terrorism squad (ATS), is allegedly linked to the 2008 terror incidents in India.

Mar 21, 2016, 17:31 PM IST

Jaitley's budget mirrors Parrikar's thought processes: Goa CM

The 2016-17 general budget presented in the Lok Sabha on Monday mirrored the thought processes of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said.

Mar 01, 2016, 00:00 AM IST

Unfairly attacked on coconut palm, vermin issues: Goa CM

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Wednesday accused the opposition and the media of unfairly attacking his coalition government over de-recognition of coconut palm as tree and on wild animals that destroyed crops.

Feb 25, 2016, 00:47 AM IST