News for 'Panaji'

13 more Covid patients die at Goa hospital, 75 in 4 days

13 more Covid patients die at Goa hospital, 75 in 4 days

Rediff.com14 May 2021

As per state government statistics, 26 patients had died at the GMCH during the wee hours of Tuesday, followed by 21 on Wednesday, 15 on Thursday and 13 on Friday (total 75).

Parrikar discharged from hospital, presents budget in assembly

Parrikar discharged from hospital, presents budget in assembly

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Parrikar was being treated in Mumbai for pancreatitis since February 15.

AYUSH minister on non-invasive ventilator; AIIMS team rushes Goa

AYUSH minister on non-invasive ventilator; AIIMS team rushes Goa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Dean Dr Shivanand Bandekar said the oxygen saturation levels of Naik had dropped in the morning, following which he was shifted on a non-invasive ventilator. "His condition is stable now," he added.

Navy remained in 'combat-ready posture' during Covid: Govt

Navy remained in 'combat-ready posture' during Covid: Govt

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Naik said the prompt and effective deployment of the Navy in the time of crisis has underscored India's vision of being the "preferred security partner and first responder in our region".

Goa reports 1st COVID-19 death

Goa reports 1st COVID-19 death

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

An 85-year-old woman, who tested positive for coronavirus earlier, succumbed to the infection on Monday.

Naval Aviation Receives President's Colour

Naval Aviation Receives President's Colour

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Naval Aviation has contributed through numerous humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations during which it has provided relief to fellow citizens like the recently conducted rescue operations off Mumbai during Cyclone Tauktae in May 2021.'

AWESOME Vehicles, planes, on display at Defence Expo

AWESOME Vehicles, planes, on display at Defence Expo

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Let's take a look at some of the stunning exhibits:

Sushant case probe: NCB arrests drug peddler in Goa

Sushant case probe: NCB arrests drug peddler in Goa

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The NCB has arrested a Goa-based man who allegedly had links with the accused in a drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, an NCB official said on Monday.

Goa's son of soil Parrikar cremated with state honours

Goa's son of soil Parrikar cremated with state honours

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The final journey of Goa's 'son of the soil' begun from Kala Academy in Panjim. A teeming column of mourners followed on foot and vehicles.

Safety of minors a shared responsibility, says Goa CM

Safety of minors a shared responsibility, says Goa CM

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who has drawn criticism over his remark about to the gang-rape of two girls, on Friday said his statement was taken out of context, and added that the safety of minors has to be a "shared responsibility".

Go Goa Gone! Will the beach destination lose its charm post the partial liquor ban?

Go Goa Gone! Will the beach destination lose its charm post the partial liquor ban?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Take the poll given below and let us know!

Cheers Mr Parrikar! Twitter slams Goa CM over 'girls drinking beer' remark

Cheers Mr Parrikar! Twitter slams Goa CM over 'girls drinking beer' remark

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

On Twitter, people used #GirlsWhoDrinkBeer hashtag to say cheers to Parrikar.

Malik's Goa graft claims: Sack Sawant chorus grows

Malik's Goa graft claims: Sack Sawant chorus grows

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

In Goa, where Assembly elections are a few months away, a delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders led by Lok Sabha member Saugata Roy and including former Union Minister Babul Supriyo and the party's vice president Luizinho Faleiro met Governor P S Sridharan Pillai and requested him to immediately seek resignation from the chief minister and announce investigation by an independent agency.

India, US Troops Play Kabaddi In Alaska

India, US Troops Play Kabaddi In Alaska

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

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My family had to deal with fallout of false allegations: Tejpal

My family had to deal with fallout of false allegations: Tejpal

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The former Tehelka editor-in-chief also thanked the court for a "rigorous, impartial and fair trial" in the case.

69-year-old raped and murdered in Goa

69-year-old raped and murdered in Goa

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

A 69-year-old lady was allegedly raped and murdered by unknown culprits at Santa Cruz village near Panaji on Saturday night, the police said.

Manipur done; suspense continues over next Goa, U'khand CMs

Manipur done; suspense continues over next Goa, U'khand CMs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Incumbents Pushkar Singh Dhami and Pramod Sawant are the clear favourites but face some opposition

Next Goa CM: Parrikar ducks queries; Naik 'willing' to take role if asked

Next Goa CM: Parrikar ducks queries; Naik 'willing' to take role if asked

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

"I have not asked for it. Also, Manohar Parrikar has not asked for it," the AYUSH minister said when asked about Gadkari's remarks.

Kejriwal wore flowers on his head and Twitter went mad

Kejriwal wore flowers on his head and Twitter went mad

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday arrived in Goa for a two-day visit as part of his three states tour. The Aam Aadmi Party chief met members of the fishermen community who accorded him with a flowery headgear in Panaji. As soon as photos of him wearing the floral headgear emerged, Twitterati went into overdrive.

Want to thwart attempts to divide people on religious lines: Paes

Want to thwart attempts to divide people on religious lines: Paes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Paes, having proved his mettle in tennis courts, now sought to champion the cause of common people as 'I have always wanted to serve the country in one way or the other'.

EC's no to PM's rally in Goa college ground

EC's no to PM's rally in Goa college ground

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

The Election Commission has declined permission for use of a government college ground near Panaji as the venue for a Congress rally to be addressed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Highest single day spike in Omicron cases, tally reaches 578

Highest single day spike in Omicron cases, tally reaches 578

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The ministry said 151 out of the 578 people who contracted the infection have recovered or migrated.

'Caste, community, religion don't work in Goa'

'Caste, community, religion don't work in Goa'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'The politics of Goa is moving around a sole entity, which is land.'

Goa tourism minister dies following a massive heart attack

Goa tourism minister dies following a massive heart attack

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Goa Tourism Minister Matanhy Saldanha died at a hospital in Panaji after suffering a massive heart attack in the wee hours of Wednesday.

Kejriwal woos Goans with free pilgrimage if AAP comes to power

Kejriwal woos Goans with free pilgrimage if AAP comes to power

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday promised free pilgrimage to various religious centres, including Ayodhya and Ajmer Sharif, if his party is voted to power in Goa in the assembly polls due in next February, which he said is a 'third guarantee' being given by AAP to Goans.

Sonia's first public rally in Goa post surgery on Dec 17

Sonia's first public rally in Goa post surgery on Dec 17

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Congress President Sonia Gandhi's public rally in Goa on Saturday will be her first ever since her surgery in August, a senior Congress leader said in Panaji on Friday.

Campaigning ends for Goa, Uttarakhand polls, UP second phase

Campaigning ends for Goa, Uttarakhand polls, UP second phase

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Campaigning came to an end on Saturday for the single-day election in Uttarakhand and Goa, two states known for political volatility where the Bharatiya Janata Party is attempting to retain power, and for the second phase of assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh on February 14.

Tarun Tejpal spends night in lock-up with 2 murder accused

Tarun Tejpal spends night in lock-up with 2 murder accused

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal spent the night at a police lock-up in Panaji with two murder accused and an anti-social person, after he was arrested by the crime branch.

Countdown to counting in high-stake polls keeps all parties on tenterhooks

Countdown to counting in high-stake polls keeps all parties on tenterhooks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Political parties were bracing for the assembly election results on Thursday in the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and politically volatile Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, sending out feelers for possible post-poll tie-ups.

Only 5% army veterans facing problems over OROP: Parrikar

Only 5% army veterans facing problems over OROP: Parrikar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

More than 95 per cent people are benefiting from pension after the implementation of OROP, Parrikar said.

Court asks cops to give unedited CCTV footage to Tejpal

Court asks cops to give unedited CCTV footage to Tejpal

Rediff.com3 May 2014

A Panaji court on Saturday asked the Goa government to hand over unedited portion of CCTV footage of the area near a lift in a hotel to senior journalist Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a junior woman colleague last year.

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

Vijender to take on Russian Artysh Lopsan in comeback fight

Vijender to take on Russian Artysh Lopsan in comeback fight

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Vijender and Losan will square off on March 19 in a super middle-weight (76kg) showdown in Goa

Portugal PM visits ancestral home in Goa, meets kin

Portugal PM visits ancestral home in Goa, meets kin

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The Portuguese PM later visited churches at Old Goa as well as Mangueshi temple in North Goa.

Unfortunate that every cricketer only has to deal with conflict: Kumble

Unfortunate that every cricketer only has to deal with conflict: Kumble

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Every person in every walk of life has some conflict or the other but it is the proper disclosure that is important, believes former India captain and coach Anil Kumble.

'I was shocked to hear communal things from the CM'

'I was shocked to hear communal things from the CM'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'TMC was calling me, AAP was also calling me.' 'But my supporters helped me realise that the people of Goa are backing the Congress this time to defeat the BJP.'

Will know by tomorrow if I remain CM or not: Yediyurappa

Will know by tomorrow if I remain CM or not: Yediyurappa

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Indicating that Monday might be his last day in office, Yediyurappa had recently said that based on the instructions that the central leaders will give him on July 25, he will get on with "his work" from July 26.

Goa Leader of Oppn to be deputy CM, portfolios on Monday

Goa Leader of Oppn to be deputy CM, portfolios on Monday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Michael Lobo, who resigned as deputy speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, and three of the 10 MLAs who joined the BJP -- Chandrakant Kavlekar, Jeniffer Monserratte, Philip Neri Rodrigues -- were sworn in as new ministers.

Ex-Goa CM Kamat leaves for Delhi amid rumours of joining BJP

Ex-Goa CM Kamat leaves for Delhi amid rumours of joining BJP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

"I am leaving for Delhi on a business trip. It is purely personal," Kamat said before boarding the flight.

Now a mid-day meal tragedy in Goa; 20 students fall ill

Now a mid-day meal tragedy in Goa; 20 students fall ill

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The Goa government has sent a team to take stock of the situation and ensure proper treatment for the students of St JosephHigh School in Usgao village, about 40-km from in Panaji.