CONGRESS TO LAUNCH SIGNATURE CAMAPIGN AGAINST INTOLERANCE & PROTECTION OF SECULARISM
Panaji (Goa): Raising serious concern about the growing intolerance in the country including in Goa, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Thursday will launch a mass signature campaign across the State urging President of India to protect Country’s secularism which is under threat under Narendra Modi led NDA government. GPCC has drafted a memorandum to the President of…
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NEW POLITICAL OUTFIT ‘IOP’ LAUNCHED IN GOA
Panaji (GOA): ‘Indian Oceanic Party’, (IOP) led by former IAS officer, C P Vyas was launched in Goa with the aim to curb corruption. Addressing media persons, Vyas said that formed in 2010, the objective of the party is to empower and strengthen the people of the country. The party main office is in Delhi and it has organizations in 17…
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GOVT MAY MOVE TO STOP MUSICAL CHAIRS IN THE PANCHAYATS
Panaji (Goa): Hours after various panchayat bodies elected their Sarpanch, State Panchayati Raj Minister Mauvin Godinho said State government will amend the legislation to stop the frequent toppling games in these bodies. “I don’t like musical chairs as far as Panchayat’s are concerned. Previously we have seen how Sarpanchas are changed within six months time. I can understand half…
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57 CANDIDATES FILES NOMINATIONS FOR BY_POLLS IN 16 PANCHAYAT WARDS
Panaji (Goa): Total 57 candidates have filed their nominations from 16 wards in eleven panchayat for the July 1 by-polls. The State Election Commission received 66 nominations from 57 candidates from 16 wards, whose elections were postponed following directions from the High Court. The probable candidates had approached Court challenging the delimitation and reservation process of the Government. The scrutiny of…
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CMP IS A “TOM-TOM” EXERCISE: DIRECTIONLESS DOCUMENT; SAYS CONGRESS
Panaji (GOA): Hours after Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar released his coalition government’s Common Minimum Program (CMP), the Congress party has termed the documents as a ‘tom-tom’ exercise- a yet another hollow promise. Speaking to reporters, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) general secretary Adv Yatish Naik said that the document reflects the directionless tendency of the BJP led government and it’s…
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MONSOON SESSION OF STATE ASSEMBLY BEGINS FROM JULY 18
Panaji(Goa): The month long monsoon session of the State Legislative Assembly will commence from July 18. Goa Governor Dr Mridula Sinha on Friday issued notification summoning the monsoon session, which would be first crucial floor test of the Manohar Parrikar led coalition government after taking over power in March. The session will have…
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PARRIKAR VERSUS ELECTION COMMISSION TUSSLE CONTINUES, CM BLOCKS PAYMENT OF RS 16.86 CRORE
Panaji (Goa): Continuing to cross sword against Election Commission of India, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has blocked the payment of Rs 16.86 crore as claimed by the body as an expenditure towards the vehicles. These vehicles were used during the recently held State legislative assembly election. These vehicles were hired besides employing the vehicles from various government departments. Electoral office at…
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PARRIKAR CLAIMS PANCHAYAT ELECTIONS HAS PROVED BJP IS THE MAIN FORCE IN GOA
Panaji (Goa): After humiliating defeat in the recently held State legislative assembly election, the panchayat results have revived the fortunes of BJP. At least Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar feels so. This is what he said reacting to panchayat election results: “Panchayat election are much satisfying then the assembly election . except very few pockets, panchayat election has virtually established that the…
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ITS BABA AGAIN IN SATTARI, VISHWAJIT PANEL IN 15 PANCHYATS
Valpoi (Goa): Health Minister Vishwajit Rane once again proved that he is the boss of Sattari after winning 15 panchayats. The results that were announced today saw Vishwajit-led panel capturing 15 panchayats. This is in addition to the several wards that he managed to win unopposed. The panchayat bodies which were earlier dominated by Congress has now switched over to BJP….
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MICHAEL LOBO SHINES, END OF POLITICAL CAREER FOR JOSEPH SEQUEIRA?
Calangute (Goa): In a most watched battle, Michael Lobo led panel defeated Joseph Sequeira’s panel in Calangute panchayat ending his long stint in this body which is state’s richest panchayat. Total 8 panch members from Lobo panel got elected in Calangute. The results were devastating for former Sarpanch Joseph Sequeira who himself lost along with his panel. “This is the victory…
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