AAP demands resignation of Goa CM Pramod Sawant over corruption charges
"For the first time in the history of India a Governor, sitting on a constitutional post has exposed corruption in such a manner that it has left everyone stunned," says Raghav Chadha.
Oct 26, 2021, 21:13 PM IST
Opposition chorus grows for sacking Goa CM over corruption allegations
While the ruling BJP in the state dismissed the allegations as baseless following Malik's TV interview on Tuesday night, leaders of the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) and Goa Forward Party targeted Sawant.
Oct 26, 2021, 20:14 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to interact with beneficiaries of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa' today
The interaction with Goans will take place at 11 AM via video conferencing following which PM Modi will deliver an address.
Oct 23, 2021, 06:25 AM IST
When will Goa schools reopen? CM Pramod Sawant spills the beans
An expert committee of doctors has given its go-ahead for the resumption of physical classes, Goa CM Pramod Sawant said.
Oct 01, 2021, 09:12 AM IST
Goa homes to get free water supply upto 16K litres per month from today
"From September 1, we are reducing water bills. 16,000 litres of water will be given free of cost. From 1 September, 60 per cent of the households will get zero bills. Those living in flats or complexes will be able to utilise the scheme," CM added.
Sep 01, 2021, 06:58 AM IST
Goa CM Pramod Sawant, facing flak for rape comment, takes U-turn, says 'I was quoted out of context'
The Goa CM has drawn flak over his statement in the Assembly that the parents should "introspect" as to why their children were out on a beach late at night. Sawant's statements in the Assembly where he appeared to blame the parents evoked angry reactions.
Jul 30, 2021, 10:54 AM IST
Govt driver accused of raping teenaged women at Goa's Colva beach suspended
The Goa government has suspended a 33-year-old driver employed with the state Agriculture Ministry, days after he was accused of involvement in a rape of two teenaged women at South Goa's Colva beach earlier this week, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told the Goa legislative assembly on Thursday (July 29).
Jul 29, 2021, 19:08 PM IST
Gangrape of 2 minors: Goa CM Pramod Sawant asks why minors were out on the beach at night, faces flak for his comments
"We cannot put the responsibility on the government and police," CM Sawant said, adding that it was the parent's responsibility to "instrospect" why their teenage kids were spending night on beaches.
Jul 29, 2021, 14:05 PM IST
Goa: CM Pramod Sawant visits in flood affected areas, took stock of the condition of flood victims
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday morning visited several submerged areas like Harvalem in North Goa's Bicholim taluka. CM Sawant also instructed the officials not to take any laxity in the rescue work.
Jul 23, 2021, 17:02 PM IST
Goa to start ‘Tika 1.2’ from July 5, focus on second COVID-19 vaccine dose beneficiaries
CM Pramod Sawant tweeted, "The Government of Goa is now launching Tika Utsav 1.2 from 5th July 2021, that will emphasise on administration of the 2nd dose of Vaccine to those who have completed 84 days."
Jul 04, 2021, 07:27 AM IST
Goa extends COVID curbs till July 12 amid Delta Plus variant concerns, shops timings revised
After reviewing the Coronavirus situation, the Goa government on Friday (July 2) extended the lockdown until July 12. Issuing a fresh order, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant relaxed the timing of the shops and said the local shops can now open from 7 am to 6 pm. Moreover, the state government has allowed the salons and outdoor sports complexes, stadiums to open this time.
Jul 02, 2021, 21:18 PM IST
No tourism in Goa till whole state gets the first jab?
"Until we administer the first dose of #CovidVaccine (across the state), tourism will not be reopened here," Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told a news agency.
Jun 17, 2021, 14:15 PM IST
Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in rape case: Goa CM Pramod Sawant says 'will move High Court' against verdict
The Goa police had registered an FIR against Tarun Tejpal in November 2013, following which he was arrested. The Goa crime branch had filed a charge sheet against Tejpal, who has been out on bail since May 2014. He faced the trial under IPC sections 341 (wrongful
May 21, 2021, 17:57 PM IST
COVID-19: Goa to go under complete curfew from today, see what's allowed and what's not
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday (May 7, 2021) announced that the state government will impose a 15-day long curfew, starting from Sunday morning (May 9, 2021).
May 09, 2021, 06:46 AM IST
Full lockdown in Goa likely, CM Pramod Sawant to make announcement soon
State’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, while speaking to reporters late Thursday after a virtual meeting with BJP MLAs, said that even if the state government went ahead with a lockdown, grocery stores and shops selling essential goods would continue to remain open.
May 07, 2021, 10:19 AM IST
Goa ranks 2nd in unemployment, another ''feather in cap'' for state government: Digambar Kamat
"The directionless BJP government has pushed Goa into financial bankruptcy and economic disaster since grabbing power in 2012. The data released by the CMIE has once again exposed the false claims of the BJP government on employment in the state. This is a tight slap on the face of all those who are doing false propaganda of creating job opportunities for youth in Goa," the LoP said.
Apr 05, 2021, 14:55 PM IST
Union Minister Shripad Naik's condition 'improving', says Goa CM Pramod Sawant; PM Modi dials him
Union Minister Shripad Naik's condition 'improving', Goa CM Pramod Sawant has said. PM Modi also called to enquire about his health. Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu also met the minister for AYUSH and defence at the hospital.
Jan 15, 2021, 13:56 PM IST
Listen to the voice of Goans: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urges Goa CM Pramod Sawant
Arvind Kejriwal spoke in favour of ‘Save Mollem’ campaign urging Pramod Sawant to 'listen to the voice of people of Goa'.
Nov 13, 2020, 12:55 PM IST
Goa CM Pramod Sawant tests positive for COVID-19, under home isolation
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday informed that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Sep 02, 2020, 12:00 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19: Goa CM urges migrants to stay back as nearly 80,000 seek to go home
As part of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines, the Sawant government has set up counters at the collectorates of North Goa and South Goa districts, municipalities and gram panchayat offices where migrant workers can register themselves to go back home.
May 05, 2020, 13:32 PM IST
