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  We have made our people fully aware of the COVID-19 situation: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

  India | May 18, 2020 23:42 IST

  Goa CM Pramod Sawant on Monday informed that the state was declared 'coronavirus free' as there are no cases from within the state. Sawant said: "So far, the reported cases that are there in the state -- around 41 -- are outside Goa."

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  Goa reports 7 new COVID-19 cases: CM Pramod Sawant

  India | May 14, 2020 17:26 IST

  All employees of two roadside eateries in Goa had been quarantined after they came in contact with a truck driver, who tested Covid-19 positive, said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, here on Thursday.

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  COVID-19: Rapid PCR test of 7 people found positive in Goa, says CM Sawant

  News | May 14, 2020 8:02 IST

  The Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant spoke on COVID-19 update in the state.

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  PM Modi's package will increase economic activities across India: Goa CM

  News | May 13, 2020 13:37 IST

  The Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant spoke on economic package announced by PM Narendra Modi.

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  Turtles emerge from nest at Goa's Morjim beach. Watch Video

  India | May 13, 2020 12:37 IST

  "Amazing wonders of nature! Olive Ridley turtle hatchings emerging out form the last nest at Morjim. Along with Morjim, Mandrem, Agonda and Galgibag are important beaches in Goa which attracts turtle for nesting," Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant tweeted.

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  Goa Class X-XII exam dates to be announced after May 17: CM Pramod Sawant

  Education | May 04, 2020 21:24 IST

  Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said dates for Class X and XII exams conducted by Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education will be announced after May 17.

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  Coronavirus outbreak: Goa Zilla Panchayat polls postponed to March 24 due to 'janata curfew'

  Elections | March 20, 2020 8:01 IST

  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant late on Thursday announced that the March 22 Zilla Panchayat polls had been postponed to March 24, because of a clash of dates between the elections and PM Narendra Modi's "Mann ki baat" announcement to hold the "janata curfew" on the same day.

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  Hopeful of mining resumption in Goa from April: CM Pramod Sawant

  India | March 02, 2020 12:16 IST

  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said the mining activity is expected to resume in the state from next month.

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  'Had Shivaji conquered Goa, would not have suffered under Portuguese'

  India | February 19, 2020 13:13 IST

  Speaking at a function organised on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Maratha king, Chief Minister Promod Sawant said that while it would be impossible to replicate a Shivaji-like reign in Goa, his government would try its best to emulate the late ruler's craft in its governance.

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  After 'Malang', govt to vet film scripts that malign Goa: CM Pramod Sawant

  Entertainment | February 12, 2020 16:20 IST

  Chief Minister Pramod Sawant claimed that Mohit Suri's "Malang" projects Goa in a poor light as a drug haven, the state government will henceforth only permit shooting of movies after a thematic inspection.

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  CAA was Mahatma Gandhi's dream: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

  India | December 25, 2019 20:44 IST

  ​The Citizenship Amendment Act was a dream of Mahatma Gandhi, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday, adding that the law, which was passed by Parliament earlier this month, would be passed in the state legislative assembly soon.

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  Brazil looks like Goa, claims Union minister Babul Supriyo

  National | November 29, 2019 17:26 IST

  "Brazil looks like Goa. I won't say Goa looks like Brazil. Both the destinations have similar natural beauties," Supriyo said in the presence of chief minister Pramod Sawant.

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  After Maha, Goa too may slip away from BJP's hold: Raut

  National | November 29, 2019 13:14 IST

  Raut said those accusing the Sena of allying with NCP-Congress should realise that the Goa government led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has also allied with corrupt elements which has not gone down well with the people of that state.

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  Rahul created unnecessary tamasha over Rafale deal: Goa CM

  India | November 15, 2019 14:19 IST

    "The Supreme Court has proved now that there was no substance to the allegations. Rahul Gandhi had unnecessarily made an issue out of it for his own advantage and had made a 'tamasha' here," Sawant told reporters.  

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  Pramod Sawant lame-duck CM, Goa Governor taking decisions: Congress

  National | November 06, 2019 16:41 IST

  A multi-agency operation, involving the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Director General Shipping, the Mormugao Port Trust and other state agencies was subsequently launched to transfer the naphtha, nearly 50 tons of oil and 19 tons of diesel to other vessels.

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  Goa CM Sawant reveals why he keeps his phone switched off

  India | October 12, 2019 20:00 IST

  Explaining the idiosyncrasies of running an administration, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said easy access to Ministers and even the Chief Minister could prove to be a bane for administrators.

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  Pramod Sawant on tour of poll-bound Maharashtra

  Elections | October 10, 2019 12:18 IST

  As per the schedule released by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Sawant would first visit Kolhapur on Thursday during which he would meet officials ofthe BJP's young wing.

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  Goa cuts road tax on new vehicle purchase for Oct-Dec period

  Business | October 09, 2019 13:59 IST

  Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the Cabinet has given its nod to reduce the road tax by 50 per cent on purchase of any type of new vehicle till December 31, 2019.

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  Arrest soon in nude party poster case: Goa CM

  India | September 24, 2019 16:19 IST

  "They (police) have started taking action. Someone has been located, I cannot reveal where now. We are trying to nab him immediately," Sawant told reporters here.

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  Goa to be declared organic state: CM Pramod Sawant

  India | September 17, 2019 13:10 IST

  Sawant urged farmers and dairy owners to focus on the generation of vermicompost, which he said, would replace chemical fertilisers, to be used as manure for agricultural and horticultural crops.