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  BJP gets going for 2022 Assembly polls, distributes responsibilities for UP, Punjab

  India | September 08, 2021 19:45 IST

  While, Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan has been given the charge of Uttar Pradesh, Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat will look into Punjab.

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  With Covid resurge, Goa on alert like Kerala, Maharashtra

  India | September 07, 2021 15:42 IST

  Sawant also said that the state government was 100 percent prepared for the third wave in case it strikes in terms of human and infrastructural resources to combat the next phase of the pandemic.

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  NEP for pre-primary schools from next academic year: Goa CM

  Education | September 06, 2021 22:49 IST

  Goa government will implement the New Education Policy 2020 from the next academic year from the pre-primary level.

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  Second wave still on in Goa; third wave expected after Ganesh Chaturthi: Official

  India | September 06, 2021 19:55 IST

  The official also said that currently, the state is witnessing a 2.6 per cent positivity rate for RT-PCR tests and a 1.4 per cent positivity rate when it comes to Rapid Antigen test results.

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  Goa extends COVID curfew till September 13. What's allowed, what's not

  India | September 05, 2021 22:58 IST

  In a notification, the Goa administration announced the extension of the curfew till 7 am on September 13.

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  Goa on high alert over heavy rain warning in next 48 hours: CM Sawant

  India | September 04, 2021 21:52 IST

  Goa had been previously paralyzed for several days due to heavy winds and rain which accompanied Cyclone Tauktae, which led to a loss of Rs 148 crore in the state due to damage to property.

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  Alexio Sequeira appointed Goa Congress working president ahead of polls

  India | August 30, 2021 14:31 IST

  Congress has appointed Alexio Sequeira as the working president of the party's Goa unit, while Girish Chodankar will remain its president.

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  Goa extends COVID curfew till September 6. Check details

  India | August 29, 2021 22:37 IST

  The Goa government has extended the ongoing Covid-induced curfew till September 6, officials said on Sunday. 

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  Goa to get its own bullet-proof vehicles for VIP movement

  India | August 25, 2021 14:51 IST

  CM Pramod Sawant said that the state cabinet had cleared the files for outfitting two Toyota Fortuner cars with bullet proof gear.

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  Kanchana 3's Alexandra Djavi found hanging in Goa flat; police awaiting consulate's nod for autopsy

  Entertainment | August 24, 2021 10:40 IST

  Russian actress Alexandra Djavi, who was seen in Tamil film "Kanchana 3", was found hanging in her rented flat in Siolim village of North Goa. The police are investigating the case.

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  Goa extends COVID curfew till August 30. Check details

  India | August 22, 2021 20:30 IST

  The Goa government has extended the ongoing Covid-induced curfew till August 30, officials said on Sunday.

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  Goa extends COVID curfew till August 23. Check details

  India | August 15, 2021 19:58 IST

  The Goa government has extended the ongoing Covid-induced curfew for eight more days, till August 23, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Sunday.

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  Travel and tourism sector in Goa struggle for revival after ease in COVID restrictions

  News | August 13, 2021 11:20 IST

  Travel and tourism sector in Goa continues to suffer as tourist footfall remains low due to COVID pandemic. Goa Ports Minister, Michael Lobo said, "Tourists are visiting Goa with RT-PCR negative certificates. We welcome them but they have to wear mask and follow COVID protocols. We have to be careful and understand that it's a pandemic. Resorts have reopened but getting very few customers."

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  50% grads jobless after getting degree: Goa CM

  Education | August 11, 2021 21:54 IST

  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant criticised the lack of quality skills among fresh graduates passing out of educational institutes.

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  Rape accused stripped, ragged in Goa prison; probe ordered

  India | August 11, 2021 20:08 IST

  In the video, the three naked inmates can be seen made to do sit-ups, while other inmates can be heard cheering in the backdrop.

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  Abki Bar Kiski Sarkar: PM Modi's NaMo App opens survey for voters

  Elections | August 11, 2021 13:20 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi's app has launched a survey in five poll-bound states seeking people's opinion on a number of issues that are likely to influence their choice of the party or candidates. The survey, open to people from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur and Punjab, seeks opinion on the voter's most pressing consideration, rating of the state government on a number of metrics, view on any probable opposition unity in their constituency and take on the local MLA besides other matters.

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  Goa extends COVID curfew till August 16

  India | August 08, 2021 22:38 IST

  In the order issued on Sunday, the Goa administration said that the curfew will continue to remain in force till 7 am on August 16.

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  Increase in COVID cases in Kerala cause for worry: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

  India | August 07, 2021 7:53 IST

  The CM also advised the general population to adopt precautions during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festivities, while stating that the state govt would devise special SOPs for the festive season ahead after taking stakeholders into confidence.

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  Kidnapping for ransom attempt foiled in Goa, 5 arrested

  India | August 06, 2021 14:47 IST

  The accused had kidnapped plywood supplier Navin Patel from Thivim village in North Goa on Wednesday and demanded Rs 1 cr in ransom from his wife.

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  Goa extends COVID curfew till August 9: What's allowed, what's not

  India | August 01, 2021 23:18 IST

  The Goa government has extended the ongoing Covid-induced curfew till August 9, prohibiting the functioning of establishments/ facilities including cinema halls, casinos, auditoriums, and weekly markets.