Goa
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Goa river water contaminated by microplastics; fish, shellfish laced with polymers
India | Sep 12, 2021, 08:57 AM ISTThe research comes a month after the NIO, one of the top marine research institutes in the country, indicated the presence of microplastics in government tap water supplied in Goa.
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PM lauds Goa as 100% of eligible population administered with 1st dose of Covid vaccine in the state
India | Sep 10, 2021, 08:40 PM ISTGoa CM Pramod Sawant thanked the people of Goa for their support in making the vaccination drive a huge success.
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Goa CM Pramod Sawant reverses ban on priests visiting homes for Ganesh Chaturthi puja
India | Sep 08, 2021, 01:53 PM ISTCongress on Wednesday slammed BJP-led coalition govt for the confusion ahead of state's most important Hindu festival, especially at a time when Covid cases have witnessed an increase in neighbouring state of Maharashtra.
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BJP gets going for 2022 Assembly polls, distributes responsibilities for UP, Punjab
India | Sep 08, 2021, 07:45 PM ISTWhile, 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 | Sep 07, 2021, 03:42 PM ISTSawant 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 | Sep 06, 2021, 10:49 PM ISTGoa 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 | Sep 06, 2021, 07:55 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 05, 2021, 10:58 PM ISTIn 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 | Sep 04, 2021, 09:52 PM ISTGoa 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 | Aug 30, 2021, 02:31 PM ISTCongress 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 | Aug 29, 2021, 10:37 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 25, 2021, 02:51 PM ISTCM 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 | Aug 24, 2021, 10:40 AM ISTRussian 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 | Aug 22, 2021, 08:30 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 15, 2021, 07:58 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 13, 2021, 11:20 AM ISTTravel 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 | Aug 11, 2021, 09:54 PM ISTGoa 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 | Aug 11, 2021, 08:08 PM ISTIn 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 | Aug 11, 2021, 01:20 PM ISTPrime 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 | Aug 08, 2021, 10:38 PM ISTIn the order issued on Sunday, the Goa administration said that the curfew will continue to remain in force till 7 am on August 16.