Goa Governor concerned over rising crime against women

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 12:56

An increase in crimes against women and children is a matter of concern, Goa Governor BV Wanchoo said Tuesday in his New Year message.

RTI activists petition Goa governor against Parrikar

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 15:30

A group of Right to Information activists on Tuesday petitioned Goa Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo.

Goa Governor worried over rising crime against women, children

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 12:19

Goa Governor BV Wanchoo on Tuesday expressed concern about the rising crimes against women and girl child in the state.

Goa govt proposes to drop clause from disputed Lokayukta Bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 13:58

The Goa Lokayukta Bill was earlier referred back to the state Legislative Assembly by Goa Governor BV Wanchoo.

Goa Governor refers back Lokayukta Bill to Assembly

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 17:42

Goa Governor B V Wanchoo has referred back the Lokayukta Bill, 2013 to the state Legislative Assembly suggesting amendments to two clauses.

After President, Goa Governor too drops `His Excellency` tag

Last Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013, 21:05

After President Pranab Mukherjee, Goa Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo has also dropped the "His Excellency" honorific preceding his name for official purposes.

Adarsh Housing Society Chairman Brig MM Wanchoo resigns

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 16:15

Brigadier (retd) MM Wanchoo, Chairman of Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society and key accused in the multi-crore Housing scam, has resigned from the post due to old age and poor health.

Goa Congress leaders meet Governor, attack BJP govt

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 18:20

A delegation of Goa Congress leaders met Governor B V Wanchoo and submitted a memorandum alleging lack of governance.

Mining lobby attacks Goa Governor for ignoring their plight

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 14:40

The mining lobby on Wednesday attacked Goa Governor Bharat Veer Wanchoo, calling him an "agent" of the Central government.

Govt`s prerogative to release convicts serving life term: HC

Last Updated: Saturday, November 17, 2012, 15:05

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that it is a prerogative of the government to order release of a convict sentenced to life imprisonment after he serves 20 years.

Goa Governor targets ‘self-styled civil society’

Last Updated: Friday, June 8, 2012, 14:49

Legislators need to be conscious of "self styled" civil society members questioning the role of the legislature in India, Goa Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo said Friday.