Manohar Parrikar

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Cabinet gives ex post facto approval to naming Mopa greenfield airport after Parrikar [details]

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave ex-post facto approval for naming the greenfield international airport at Goa's Mopa as Manohar International Airport, after former Defence Minister and Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar.

Jan 4, 2023

Late BJP leader Manohar Parrikar's son Utpal tests COVID positive, hospitalised

Utpal Parrikar, who is also a member of the state Bharatiya Janata Party executive committee was hospitalised on Sunday on the advice of doctors.

Aug 16, 2020

Manohar Parrikar's son attacks BJP, says father's path of politics ended on March 17

Utpal said that he was ready to take the lead to help re-establish the philosophy of trust among the party's committed cadre.

Jul 11, 2019

Indian Navy to acquire another 10 anti-submarine P-8Is, deal to be inked during Pompeo's visit

Indian Navy became the first international buyer for P-8Is in 2009 when it signed a contract with the US to acquire 8 of these aircraft.

Jun 20, 2019

Who is Pramod Sawant? Meet Manohar Parrikar's successor and new Goa Chief Minister

Pramod Sawant was a close confidant of Manohar Parrikar. During Parrikar's last days, he had asked Sawant to perform all state duties, including hoisting the flag on national days.

Mar 19, 2019

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Manohar Parrikar final journey: Goa CM cremated with state honours and gun salute

Parrikar's body has been kept at the state BJP office in Panaji and will be taken to Kala Academy for public viewing. PM Modi is expected to arrive in Goa on Monday afternoon.

Mar 18, 2019

Manohar Parrikar passes away: Bollywood condoles Goa CM and former Defence Minister's death

Movie stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Anupam Kher and Kamal Haasan have offered condolences.

Mar 18, 2019

Manohar Parrikar to be accorded state funeral with full military honours at Miramar beach

Manohar Parrikar, Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister, who had been battling a pancreatic ailment for more than a year, died at his son's home in Panaji. He was 63.

Mar 17, 2019

'Congress on road to thumping win in Goa if BJP dissolves Assembly'

Congress leaders point out that the Goa Assembly met for just 16 days in 2018, and now even the upcoming Budget Session has been limited to three days.

Jan 22, 2019

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Raw deal for HAL? IAF holds back Rs 20,000 crore despite delivery of aircraft, helicopters

HAL's accounts slipped into negative cash balance by last month, resulting in a bitter New Year for the company's 29,000 employees, who did not get paid on December 31.

Jan 7, 2019

Rafale deal: Congress will order probe if voted to power in 2019 elections, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman should answer specific questions posed to PM Modi when she replies to the debate on Rafale deal.

Jan 4, 2019

Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy requests Goa govt to lift ban on fish import

The Goa government on November 10 announced a ban on import of fish into the state for six months against the backdrop of a scare that formalin, a potential cancer-causing chemical, was being used to preserved fish.

Nov 30, 2018

'We need a full-time Goa CM': Activists march to Manohar Parrikar's home, demand resignation

Apart from the Congress, other political parties including NCP and Shiv Sena also extended support to the protest march, which was initiated by social activists and NGOs.

Nov 21, 2018

Goa CM releases audio message to greet people on Diwali

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has released an audio message to extend Diwali greetings to people of the state.

Nov 6, 2018

Goa govt finally admits CM Manohar Parrikar has pancreatic cancer

Parrikar, who is currently being treated for advanced pancreatic cancer, has been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, New York, and Delhi.

Oct 28, 2018

Manohar Parrikar discharged from AIIMS; likely to return to Goa

The Goa CM, who was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, has been treated at different hospitals in Goa, Mumbai and the US since mid-February.

Oct 14, 2018

Manohar Parrikar health updates: Goa CM admitted to AIIMS; is BJP looking for temporary alternatives?

Parrikar has been suffering from pancreatic cancer for the past few months. He had recently visited the United States for the third time for treatment.

Sep 15, 2018

Disruption in Goa Assembly over formalin-laced fish

Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar refused to allow the Speaker to begin the day's proceedings demanding a motion to discuss the formalin issue. Led by chief minister Manohar Parrikar, the government criticised the opposition for not following the rules of the house.

Jul 20, 2018

Only 'good tourists' welcome to Goa: Tourism minister

Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar hailed CM Parrikar's move to ban drinking in public, asking people to maintain Goa's culture. He said that state would only welcome 'good tourists' who do not misbehave with women.

Jul 17, 2018

Parrikar's return to Goa confirmed: CM to meet cabinet on Friday

The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has apparently called for a meeting of the council of ministers on Friday and requested that none of the ministers travels out of the city that day.

Jun 13, 2018

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