Chief Minister Pramod Sawant

COVID-19 curfew in Goa extended till August 2

11:02 pm July 25, 2021

Panaji: The Goa government on Sunday extended the coronavirus-induced curfew in the state till August 2. The curfew, which was first imposed on May 9, has since been extended from time to time considering the number of infections in the coastal state. “The State Level Curfew Order will be extended upto 7 am, 2nd August […]

Goa govt cancels Class 12 exam of state board

11:53 pm June 2, 2021

Panaji: The Goa government on Wednesday announced that the Class 12 examination of the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has been cancelled in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. “After extensive consultations, it has been decided that the Class 12 Exams shall be cancelled as the health and safety of our students is […]

Goa geared up to tackle COVID-19 third wave: CM

8:22 pm May 25, 2021

Panaji: The Goa government on Tuesday said the infrastructure required to tackle the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is ready, while a group of paediatricians is being trained to adhere to the treatment protocol prescribed by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Talking to reporters, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the infrastructure […]

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

New site for IIT to be announced in a month, says Goa CM

9:59 pm February 26, 2021

Panaji: A new site for a proposed Indian Institute of Technology campus in Goa will be announced in a month, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday. The earlier site, in Shel-Melaulim in Sattari taluka, had to be scrapped after people in the area protested. Three to four new places have been shortlisted and a […]

After petrol, CNG price up in Delhi, adjoining cities

Hike in VAT on petrol and diesel in Goa

11:07 pm February 4, 2021

Panaji: The Goa government on Thursday announced an increase in the VAT on petrol and diesel. It will result in petrol prices going up by Rs 1.30 and diesel prices by 60 paisa, officials said. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told reporters that the VAT on petrol and diesel has been increased. Earlier there was 25 […]

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