Reporters Without Orders Ep 211: Faith and Goan politics, and the Congress in UP This week, host Ayush Tiwari is joined by Newslaundry's Nidhi Suresh and the Quint’s Fatima Khan. Newslaundry · Mar 19, 2022
The behind the scenes man who scripted BJP’s Goa victory Mr Dhond, in the fashion of most organization secretaries and general secretaries of the BJP, is a behind the scenes man and a firm RSS apparachtik The Hindu · Mar 19, 2022
New party Revolutionary Goans making a splash It remains to be seen if party will build on success or fizzle out, according to analysts The Hindu · Mar 19, 2022
Hafta letters: Money factor in elections, caste issues in Goa, NL’s website changes There is no dearth of analysis on the elections, based on caste combinations, unemployment, nationalism and what not. Unfortunately, the most important factor in the elections; money, is barely mentioned in any discussions. BJP has at least a five to one advantage over its rivals in any election. I live… Newslaundry · Mar 19, 2022
Congress lambasts BJP’s ‘delay’ in forming government in Goa Many MLAs across party lines have urged Congress to take the lead, says Digambar Kamat The Hindu · Mar 18, 2022
Blasters’ fans to paint Goan stadium yellow for ISL final Nearly 10,000 Manjapada members book tickets for match The Hindu · Mar 18, 2022
A young fan’s dream trip to Goa to cheer Kerala Blasters 10-year-old from Malappuram is the toast of KBFC fans now The Hindu · Mar 18, 2022
MVA will return to power in Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut BJP full of adulterated colours, says the Sena MP The Hindu · Mar 18, 2022
BJP's colours are adulterated, says Shiv Sena on Holi MUMBAI: Taking a dig at the BJP, the Shiv Sena on Friday said that the party's colours were adulterated. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said that the Sena did not fear action by Central investigative agencies and reiterated NCP supremo Sharad Pawar’s statement that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) wouldn’t… The Times of India · Mar 18, 2022
Coast Guard Kerala adds ICGS Saksham to its fleet KOCHI: Adding to the fleet power of Indian Coast Guard in Kerala Mahe region, an offshore patrol vessel will soon join service in Kochi. The 105m Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) named ICGS Saksham was commissioned in Goa on Wednesday and will be based in Kochi to enhance CG’s operational capability… The Times of India · Mar 17, 2022
Pottekkatt award for three writers Goa Governor to present prizes on March 30 The Hindu · Mar 17, 2022
Punjab: Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns; now back to showbiz or commentary? AMRITSAR: Even as Navjot Singh Sidhu had refused to quit along with losing state Congress presidents of Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Manipur, he submitted his one-line resignation to Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday and now rumours abound that he might return to showbiz or cricket commentary. The Times of India · Mar 17, 2022
Amid suspense over Goa CM, Pramod Sawant meets Modi He may retain his post as Goa’s Chief Minister over rival Vishwajit Rane The Hindu · Mar 16, 2022
Remembering Fr Lourdino: A great Goan composer is resurrected 25 years after death PANAJI: Twenty-five years after his death, the music of Fr Lourdino Barreto, one of Goa's greatest classical musicians, is being resurrected at a series of concerts in his memory. The Times of India · Mar 16, 2022
The Times of India · Mar 15, 2022 Goa: Raj Bhavan joins food bank initiative PANAJI: Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the governor of Goa, will provide 100 cooked meals once a week to Street Providence’s food bank fridge initiative. These meals will be distributed to homeless people.
The Times of India · Mar 15, 2022 Goa: Cortalim MLA arrives at assembly complex on scooter, creates flutter PORVORIM: Cortalim independent MLA Antonio Vas arrived on a two-wheeler for the oath of affirmation on Tuesday, much to the surprise of security personnel and others gathered at the Goa legislative assembly complex. Vas, who owns a car, said he prefers to travel on a two-wheeler because traffic jams are…
The Times of India · Mar 15, 2022 Covid: Case positivity down to 0.7%, 9 new infections in Goa PANAJI: Goa’s Covid-19 case positivity rate reduced to 0.7% on Tuesday with the state recording nine cases against 1,211 tests.
The Times of India · Mar 15, 2022 Goa: Congress, AAP say they accept mandate, resolve to be constructive opposition PORVORIM: Accepting the clear mandate given to BJP, the opposition parties vowed to shoulder their role in the House by offering constructive inputs for the benefit of Goa. Many first-time MLAs said that irrespective of the outcome of the elections, people want Goa to progress.
The Hindu · Mar 15, 2022 With govt formation pending, all newly-elected Goa MLAs sworn-in by pro-tem Speaker Sawant leaves for Delhi for crucial meeting with BJP’s top leadership
Dynamite News · Mar 15, 2022 Newly-elected Goa Assembly members take oath Thirty nine newly-elected members of the Goa Assembly took oath on Tuesday during the session convened by Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai.
The Hindu · Mar 15, 2022 Girish Chodankar quits as Goa Congress chief Move comes after party’s defeat in Assembly election
The Hindu · Mar 15, 2022 The mining ban paradox: households affected by it were more inclined towards BJP The proportion of Goans supporting development, even if it came at the cost of environment, has more than doubled during the past five years
The Hindu · Mar 15, 2022 The religion factor in Goa and the north-south divide The Christian vote split seems to be the foremost reason for the Congress losing the election
The Hindu · Mar 15, 2022 Giving a firm push: the ‘central engine’ helped BJP touch the finish line in Goa There was a much higher level of satisfaction with the Modi government among traditional BJP supporters than with the one led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
The Hindu · Mar 15, 2022 Among issues that mattered in Goa, development was foremost Joblessness, pandemic, protection of identity were other issues