Chief Minister Pramod Sawant

Goa bustles with tourists but pandemic may play party-pooper

Lockdown: Industries hit; unemployment may rise in Goa

7:40 pm April 9, 2020

Panaji: Unemployment may be a major fallout of the COVID-19 lockdown in Goa, as industries in the state have been severely hit and economic activity has come to a standstill. Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Wednesday informed Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that the industries will witness a slump, if the state government […]

Goa to recommend extension of lockdown till April 30

8:19 pm April 8, 2020

Panaji: The Goa cabinet on Wednesday decided to recommend an extension of the COVID-19 lockdown till April 30 in light of the rise in the number of coronavirus cases. The state cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, also decided that section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code should remain in place till the ongoing health […]

Lockdown: Goa cabinet to discuss post-Apr 14 scenario

9:16 pm April 7, 2020

Panaji: The Goa cabinet will meet on Wednesday to decide on the action after April 14 when the nationwide lockdown to contain coronavirus pandemic is due to end, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked for suggestions from the states on the future of lockdown, he told reporters. “Tomorrow, during […]

Goa’s coronavirus testing lab develops snag on Day 1

11:14 pm March 31, 2020

Panaji: The coronavirus testing lab set up at Goa Medical College and Hospital failed to take off on Tuesday after it developed a snag, said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. He said 55 samples had to be, therefore, sent to NIV, Pune for testing. “I will not be able to tell you what exactly went wrong […]

Goa govt’s plan to impose tax on feni opposed

3:31 pm February 14, 2020

Panaji: The Goa government’s proposal to impose tax on feni, which has earned the state ‘heritage drink’ tag, and also to increase excise tax on liquor has been opposed by the industry players as well as political leaders. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, in the state budget presented in the Assembly on February 6, has proposed […]