Goa government

70 new COVID-19 cases in Thane city, tally rises to 913

COVID-19: Goa govt makes wearing of masks compulsory

8:15 pm April 24, 2020

Panaji: The Goa government on Friday made it compulsory for all people in the state to wear masks while stepping out of their houses as a preventive measure against coronavirus. In a statement issued here, the government said that action will be taken against those who violate the order. “Wearing masks is compulsory at public […]

COVID-19: Goa govt to provide thermal guns to industries

4:58 pm April 24, 2020

Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said the government will provide all necessary infrastructure, including thermal guns and screening devices, to industries to fully resume their operations in the state. The Goa government granted conditional permits to industrial estates in the state, which have started operating in phases since April 20, after all […]

100 seafarers refused entry in Goa; told to go to Mumbai

7:51 pm April 9, 2020

Panaji: The Goa government on Thursday decided not to allow around 100 seafarers to enter the state in view of the coronavirus threat after they requested for disembarkment from their ship. The government said the seafarers from Goa will have to follow coronavirus-related quarantine protocol before they are allowed entry into the state. Ports Minister […]

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 […]

Anti-national forces misguiding youth, farmers: Goa CM

Goa govt plans world-class skill development institute

4:27 pm January 11, 2020

Panaji: The Goa government on Saturday announced its plans to establish a world-class skill development institute in the state. State minister for skill development Vishwajit Rane said the government has finalised its plans to set up an international skilling institution, in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The institution will be one of […]