Tension In Goa

A uniform civil code is being followed in Goa and there has not been any communal tension, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said and suggested that his state can be a model for those seeking to implement such a legislation.

Goa tourism minister, Manohar Ajgaonkar inaugurated 'The Grape Escapade', a festival celebrating the finest of wines, food, fashion and entertainment on Thursday. "Goans can indulge in merriment because young soldiers of the Indian Army are guarding our borders," the minister said, after inaugurating the four-day event amid heightened tension betwe...

The Goa unit of the Congress on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 'not changing his campaign schedule' despite the tensions on the Indo-Pak border, and demanded cancellation of the Carnival festivities in the state.

The desecration of religious symbols and a temple over the last few days indicates "specific attempts" to create tension in Goa, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Tuesday.

There was tension in Goa's Valpoi town between the members of two religious groups, after banners depicting celebration of Shiv Jayanti were allegedly found torn on late Saturday evening.

The impending demolition of Russia's biggest Vedic cultural centre in St Petersburg has triggered an angry reaction in Goa. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has petitioned the Goa representative of the Russian consulate in Mumbai to convey its anger against the demolition.

A uniform civil code is being followed in Goa and there has not been any communal tension, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said and suggested that his state can be a model for those seeking to implement such a legislation.

Goa tourism minister, Manohar Ajgaonkar inaugurated 'The Grape Escapade', a festival celebrating the finest of wines, food, fashion and entertainment on Thursday. "Goans can indulge in merriment because young soldiers of the Indian Army are guarding our borders," the minister said, after inaugurating the four-day event amid heightened tension betwe...

The Goa unit of the Congress on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 'not changing his campaign schedule' despite the tensions on the Indo-Pak border, and demanded cancellation of the Carnival festivities in the state.

The desecration of religious symbols and a temple over the last few days indicates "specific attempts" to create tension in Goa, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Tuesday.

There was tension in Goa's Valpoi town between the members of two religious groups, after banners depicting celebration of Shiv Jayanti were allegedly found torn on late Saturday evening.

The impending demolition of Russia's biggest Vedic cultural centre in St Petersburg has triggered an angry reaction in Goa. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has petitioned the Goa representative of the Russian consulate in Mumbai to convey its anger against the demolition.