![On May 7, the Indian state of Goa headed to the polls. With two parliamentary seats - North Goa and South Goa, the state witnessed a split victory in the 2019 general elections, with the BJP and the Congress each securing one seat. On May 7, the Indian state of Goa headed to the polls. With two parliamentary seats - North Goa and South Goa, the state witnessed a split victory in the 2019 general elections, with the BJP and the Congress each securing one seat.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Funtitled-design-20240507t103026975jpg_1715058494905.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 6, 2024, 10:08 PM - 3 mins read
Goa stands out as India's wealthiest state, boasting a per capita income of approximately Rs 6.75 lakh (over $8,000), nearly three times higher than the national average. Despite its small size, Goa's significance extends beyond its compact geography and population of 1.5 million spread across 3,702 square kilometers.
Read more![Election officials have seized liquor, drugs, precious metals, cash worth over Rs 17 crore so far in Goa. Image X. Election officials have seized liquor, drugs, precious metals, cash worth over Rs 17 crore so far in Goa. Image X.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Funtitled-design-20240503t215314222jpg_1714753654332.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 3, 2024, 09:27 AM - 2 mins read
Election officials in Goa have confiscated liquor, drugs, precious metals, and cash valued at over Rs 17 crore as part of election preparations, according to Goa Chief Electoral Officer Ramesh Verma.
Read more![Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, is set to address an election rally in North Goa on Friday, as confirmed by Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade. Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, is set to address an election rally in North Goa on Friday, as confirmed by Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Famitshahjpg_1714666792602.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 2, 2024, 09:19 AM - 1 min read
The BJP has nominated four-time MP Shripad Naik as its candidate from North Goa, with Congress candidate Ramakant Khalap as his main rival, and Revolutionary Goans Party leader Manoj Parab also contesting.
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March 22, 2024, 01:07 PM - 4 mins read
The ED said that Kejriwal, as the kingpin and key conspirator of Delhi liquor scam colluded with his cabinet colleagues to formulate Excise Policy 2021-22 to favour South Liquor Group headed by K. Kavitha.
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