Manohar Parrikar
(Search results - 39)Lifestyle NewsJan 23, 2024, 10:50 AM IST
6 Highly Qualified Politicians in India
Manohar Parrikar, an alumnus of IIT Bombay, was an engineering graduate. He served as the Chief Minister of Goa until his passing on 17 March 2019. Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party and the current CM of Delhi, studied mechanical engineering at IIT Kharagpur. He pursued civil services and became an IAS officer in 1993.
IndiaApr 6, 2020, 3:10 PM IST
Remembering BJP stalwarts on the party’s 40th anniversary
From Vajpayee to Manohar Parrikar, BJP has had phenomenal leaders.
EntertainmentDec 14, 2019, 11:33 AM IST
After PM Modi, biopic to be made on former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar
Go Goa Gollywood Production has signed an agreement with Utpal Parrikar, son of the former defence minister, for the legal rights of the movie that will release next year on December 13, which is the birth anniversary of the departed leader.
IndiaAug 7, 2019, 12:39 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj no more: BJP loses 5 tall leaders in 6 years; void hard to fill
In a span of six years, the BJP has lost five phenomenal figures (including Sushma Swaraj) who were synonymous not just with the happenings of the party, but also had carved a niche for themselves in the roles allotted.
IndiaMay 26, 2019, 2:18 PM IST
Smriti Irani’s close aide, ex-pradhan of Baraulia village, shot dead in Amethi
BJP alleges ‘political killing’ as Surendra Singh was quite instrumental in affecting Irani’s victory over Rahul Gandhi. Baraulia was one or the top voters for Irani
IndiaApr 10, 2019, 4:14 PM IST
Supreme Court accepts controversial Hindu report as Bhushan's evidence against Rafale deal
In December, the apex court had rejected the petition that accused the government of deliberately procuring 36 Rafale fighter jets at an inflated price to help Anil Ambani’s newly formed defence firm get an offset contract with jet-maker Dassault Aviation.
IndiaMar 27, 2019, 6:32 PM IST
Goa: Two of three MGP MLAs split from party, join BJP
As two out of the three MLAs have merged the legislature wing, they are saved from inviting anti-defection law, which makes it mandatory that two-third of the strength should agree for merger.
PoliticsMar 20, 2019, 3:17 PM IST
Pramod Sawant aces floor test, proves BJP-led majority in Goa
Pramod Sawant, former Speaker of the Goa legislative Assembly and BJP MLA from Sankhelim in north Goa, was on early Tuesday morning sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Goa.
PoliticsMar 20, 2019, 9:27 AM IST
I will deal with people the way Parrikar used to: Goa CM Pramod Sawant as he faces floor test today
The strength of the 40-member House has been reduced to 36 following the death of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and BJP MLA Francis D'Souza and resignations of two Congress MLAs Subhash Shirodkar and Dayanand Sopte
IndiaMar 19, 2019, 12:56 PM IST
Why Karnataka felt disappointed with Manohar Parrikar despite all his achievements
The entire nation, including Karnataka, mourned the death of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar. But here is one fact about Parrikar that left people of north Karnataka disappointed.
PoliticsMar 19, 2019, 10:55 AM IST
Pramod Sawant has mentor Manohar Parrikar’s big shoes to fill as Goa CM
The 45-year-old BJP leader has a degree in Ayurvedic medicine from the Ganga Ayurvedic Medical College in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district. He has also completed his Masters in Social Welfare from the Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth.
IndiaMar 18, 2019, 8:14 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar’s death: Pramod Sawant to be Goa chief minister; to be sworn in tonight
Following the death of Manohar Parrikar on Sunday, Assembly Speaker Pramod Sawant has been chosen as the new chief minister of Goa
JobsMar 18, 2019, 4:56 PM IST
IIT Bombay condoles its alumnus, Manohar Parrikar’s death
On the Alumni Day in 2014, IIT-B felicitated Parrikar, who graduated in metallurgical engineering from the institute in 1978, in recognition of his contribution to the development of the country.
IndiaMar 18, 2019, 2:38 PM IST
Watch: Manohar Parrikar, an illustrious journey
Here is a look back at Manohar Parrikar's illustrious journey. Parrikar was Goa chief minister for three times and also served as the defence minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet. Parrikar passed away on Sunday (March 17)
PoliticsMar 18, 2019, 1:50 PM IST
Why Vinay Tendulkar is likely to step into Manohar Parrikar’s shoes
Following the death of Goa's chief minister Manohar Parrikar, it is increasingly clear that Goa BJP president Vinay Tendulkar could be the next chief minister. In a meeting between 9 of BJP's supporting MLAs and BJP minister Nitin Gadkari, the name of Goa BJP chief Vinay Dinu Tendulkar has been proposed.