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BJP targeting 'tourist politicians' in Goa ahead of assembly election

Although with its organisational strength and central backing, the BJP seems well-placed in the election, leadership and governance issues remain a challenge

Goa records 36 new coronavirus cases, zero death; active tally at 259

Goa's coronavirus caseload went up by 36 and reached 1,78,569 on Wednesday, while no new death due to the infection was reported in the state, a health department official said

Covid-19: Goa task force gives nod to reopen schools for classes 1 to 8

The Goa government's task force on COVID-19 on Tuesday recommended starting in-person classes for students of grades 1 to 8 from November 22 with safety protocols. A meeting of the task force, chaired by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, took stock of the existing COVID-19 situation in the state before giving a go ahead for reopening schools for students of classes 1 to 8. Talking to reporters after the meeting, Sawant said though the task force has recommended reopening of schools for offline classes, the state government will take a final call after considering logistic issues. In-person teaching sessions in schools for students of classes 9 to 12 are already on in the state. The CM said he has asked the education department to provide details of schools which have more than 1,000 students. I have asked the department to submit a plan on how they will manage such a large number of students, he said. The department will have to provide details of infrastructure available in these ..

Covid-19 pandemic: Goa records 23 new cases; active infections at 252

Goa's tally of infections has reached 1,78,533

Covid-19 pandemic: Goa sees 18 cases, no death; 40 recover

The Covid-19 tally in Goa reached 1,78,485

Ex-Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro nominated for Rajya Sabha seat by TMC

Former Goa Chief Minister Luizinho Faleiro has been nominated for a Rajya Sabha berth by the All India Trinamool Congress, the party tweeted on Saturday.

Goa records 23 new Covid-19 cases, zero death; active tally at 298

The new Covid-19 cases took Goa's coronavirus caseload to 1,78,422

Covid-19 pandemic: Goa reports 32 new cases and 22 recoveries

The tally of infections in the coastal state has reached 1,78,399

Goa reports 30 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths; active tally at 286

Goa's coronavirus caseload reached 1,78,342 on Monday

Story in numbers: Goa sees rise in women-owned bank accounts, shows data

As in many other state, in Goa too, assertion by women is backed by their capacity to take financial decisions

First chartered flight of tourist season to arrive in Goa on Dec 13

Four chartered flights will fly to Goa every week from the UK starting December, two each from Gatwick and Manchester Airports

Evolve public transport plan based on electric mode: Gadkari to Goa CM

Gadkari said that India annually imports fuel worth Rs 8 to Rs 10 lakh crore and that the country needs to promote the use of alternative fuels

TMC has more hoardings in Goa than members: Congress state unit chief

Hitting out at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Girish Chodankar also asserted that "Goa will be governed from Goa, not West Bengal or Delhi"

After Rahul, Mamata visit Goa, CM says he welcomes 'political tourism'

In view of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attending separate programmes, CM Sawant said such political tourism will help revive the taxi and hotel business.

CM takes swipe at Mamata: Goans can usher in new dawn, don't need outsiders

BJP leaders have been branding the TMC as a party from outside the state with no linkage to Goa

Want regional parties to fight together against BJP, says Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee is on a visit to Goa as her party seeks to branch out into new states.

Bring white paper on Covid-19 expenses, sack Goa CM: Trinamool

The Trinamool Congress on Tuesday demanded the dismissal of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and his cabinet in wake of serious allegations of corruption

No permission for Sunburn EDM festival yet: Goa Tourism Minister

The Minister said the file was still pending with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, adding that festivals like Sunburn would help attract the "richest tourists" to the coastal state.

Modi calls for continuation of 'double engine' govt for self-sufficient Goa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for the need to have continuation of "double engine" government in order to realise the vision of making Goa self-sufficient. He said this while interacting with the beneficiaries and stakeholders of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa programme' via video-conferencing. His 'double engine' reference was to the BJP governments at the Centre as well as in the state. The Assembly polls in Goa, which is currently ruled by the saffron party, are due in February next year. "Goa can become 'swayampurna' (self-sufficient) only when it makes cent per cent use of the developmental avenues and possibilities," Modi said, adding that 'Swayampurna Goa' is a means to fulfil the aspirations of common people. "Swayampurna Goa is an assurance of well-being and health of our mothers and sisters. Swayampurna Goa will provide employment and self employment opportunities to youths and unemployed people," he added. Modi said that it is not just a programm

TMC appoints Goa's ex-CM Luizinho Faleiro as its vice president

Days after he joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the party has appointed Goa's former chief minister Luizinho Faleiro as its vice president