This year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, India will be celebrating its 75th Independence Day on Sunday, 15 August. The day reminds every citizen of the sacrifices that many freedom fighters made to get independence from British rule. It is a national holiday that is observed throughout the nation. The day is […]
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“Shameful, unfortunate’: says Goa CM on objections to National Flag unfurling event by Navy
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday called the objections by some residents of St Jacinto Island in South Goa “unfortunate and shameful” which led to the cancellation of the proposed flag hoisting ceremony by the Indian Navy, and added that the state government would not tolerate ‘anti-India activities’. Sawant has requested the Indian Navy […]
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BJP Goa to launch helpline for flood victims, seeks help from Centre
Bharatiya Janata Party Goa Pradesh President Sadanand Shet Tanavade has said that the party will launch a helpline on Saturday to provide necessary assistance to the flood-affected people, said the BJP Goa. BJP Goa has requested the Central Government to provide all the necessary assistance to help the people, who […]
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Goa: Congress claims Cuncolim Municipal Corporations are of Congress supporters
Congress Party on Friday countered the statement made by Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai claiming that Margao Municipal Council is the only Council which is formed by defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said Cuncolim and Sankhali Municipal Councils are of Congress’ supporters. “The Cuncolim Municipal Council is comprising Congress supporters who sweeped the recently held […]
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Night curfew imposed in Goa, 50% Cap on Casinos, Bars, Theatres
Panaji| Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, Goa will be under night curfew from 10 pm to 6 am till April 30, in the wake of an unprecedented spike in the number of Covid-19 cases in the state. All restaurants, bars, casinos and cinema halls will be allowed to operate at […]
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Process to form state mining corporation has begun: Goa CM
As the state looks to restart mining operations, which have been non-functional for more than two years, the process to form a state mining corporation has begun. When asked about the progress regarding the setting up of a corporation to oversee the functioning of the mining industry, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday […]
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Goa introduces Olectra electric buses in its fleet
The Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, flagged off the ‘Make in India’ Electric buses on Tuesday. In a first-of-its-kind move, Goans will be now able to travel in zero-emission and noiseless electric buses deployed by Electra Greentech Limited, a leading player in electric bus manufacturer in India. Olectra is India’s first electric bus manufacturer […]
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Indian Navy organises blood donation camp in Goa
As a part of the Diamond Jubilee celebration of INAS 310, the Indian Navy organised a blood donation camp in association with Goa Medical College near Panjim on Monday. A total of 92 donors including five women donated blood in the camp. INAS 310, the Dornier Squadron of the Indian Navy, will be celebrating Diamond Jubilee on March 21, 2021.
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Goa SEC submitted annual report on elections to Governor
Goa State Election Commissioner C R Garg, IAS presented the report published by the Commission on elections to the local bodies conducted during the year 2020 to Governor of Goa Bhagat Singh Koshyari. According to the official release, the Governor appreciated the efforts made by the commission to present the complete details right from […]
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Goa DGP takes first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Goa Director General of Police (DGP) Mukesh Kumar Meena on Thursday morning took the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. Meena said he has urged all his colleagues to get themselves vaccinated in order to rededicate themselves to the service of the people during the pandemic. “#goapolice has been […]
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Pramod Sawant reviews implementation of Atmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Wednesday held a review meeting of Atmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa implementation with the officials of various departments. According to the official release, the Chief Minister directed all the officers to focus on gathering information about several issues still plaguing the rural areas of the state this […]
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NGO urges Goa North District Collector to take action against illegal bullfights
Members of a non-government organisation (NGO) Govansh Raksha Abhiyan met Goa North District Collector, Panaji on Wednesday and urged for action to be taken against illegal bullfights. “We have been raising our voice since 2012. The collector is empowered to take action in the matter. We have given him a letter urging him to look […]
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Man Held For Vandalising Church Property In Goa
A man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly vandalising the property of a famous church located in Margaon in south Goa, police said, adding the accused also damaged some cars. The man, who was in an inebriated condition, met with an accident while he was fleeing after damaging property, including […]
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Bowing to protests, Goa CM announces IIT campus will come up elsewhere
Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant Friday announced the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa campus proposed to be set up at Melaulim, around 50 km from the state capital Panaji, will be built elsewhere amid protests against the move. Villagers have been protesting against the move for six months. They […]
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Goa minister says he will install Maradona’s statue to inspire youth
Aiming at inspiring the Goan youth who love football, Science and Technology minister Michael Lobo on Wednesday said that he will install a life-size statue of football legend Diego Maradona in his personal capacity in the coastal belt of North district. The 60-year-old World Cup-winning footballer died of a heart […]