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Goa open to domestic tourists from Thursday

Goa open to domestic tourists from Thursday

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Tourists will either have to carry COVID-19 negative certificates to enter the state, or will have to get tested at the border and undergo quarantine at a state-run facility till their results arrive.

Will chase away tourists who don't take care of Goan culture: Minister

Will chase away tourists who don't take care of Goan culture: Minister

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Tourism Minister Ajgaonkar also said that Goa does not want tourists who sell narcotics in the state.

In Goa, 2 MGP MLAs join BJP

In Goa, 2 MGP MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'The BJP has proved that it is a threat to all its allies'

2 serving, 5 former chief ministers bite the dust

2 serving, 5 former chief ministers bite the dust

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The five-state assembly poll results announced on Thursday brought gloom for several political heavyweights, including two current and five former chief ministers, who lost the electoral battle from their respective seats.

Goa CM drops Dy CM after 2 MGP MLAs join BJP

Goa CM drops Dy CM after 2 MGP MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Sudin Dhavalikar hit back, terming the development as "dacoity by chowkidars".

After Maha, Shiv Sena proposes anti-BJP front in Goa

After Maha, Shiv Sena proposes anti-BJP front in Goa

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

We want to make a non-BJP political front in this country, Raut said.

BJP wins 20 out of 40 Goa seats, ties up with MGP, independents

BJP wins 20 out of 40 Goa seats, ties up with MGP, independents

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Goa looks all set to score a hattrick in the coastal state with the support of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, as vote counting trends of the February 14 elections indicated the BJP missing the majority mark by a whisker.

60% Goa MLAs switched parties in last 5 yrs, an Indian 'record'

60% Goa MLAs switched parties in last 5 yrs, an Indian 'record'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Association of Democratic Reforms said Goa has set a unique record, which is "unparalleled" in the history of Indian democracy.

In pix: The stories behind the colourful floats of Goa carnival

In pix: The stories behind the colourful floats of Goa carnival

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Reuben NV shared these pictures of floats from Panjim.

Goa's new CM to face floor test today

Goa's new CM to face floor test today

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Sawant on Tuesday said his government had sought a floor test on Wednesday to prove its strength in the assembly.

Parrikar re-admitted to Mumbai hospital; could go abroad for treatment

Parrikar re-admitted to Mumbai hospital; could go abroad for treatment

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

In a video message, Parrikar, 62, appealed people to continue praying for his health.

BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM at 2 am

BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM at 2 am

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

As per the power-sharing arrangement, Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party MLA Sudin Dhavalikar will be the deputy chief ministers.

National Games postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus

National Games postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The much-delayed 36th National Games, scheduled for October-November in Goa, was on Thursday postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) recently asked the Goa government that it must host the National Games as scheduled from October 20 to November 4 this year.

Exclusive! Goa's sacked deputy CM hits out at BJP!

Exclusive! Goa's sacked deputy CM hits out at BJP!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Across the political spectrum, especially from the side of the NDA itself, there is complete disillusionment (with the way the BJP is treating its allies).' 'This leaves a very bad taste in the mouth.'