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Goa not to open for tourism until statewide coverage of first Covid jab: CM

The Goa government's ongoing Tika Utsav 3.0 is aimed at 100 per cent coverage of the first vaccine shot for all adults in the state.

'Goa targetting 100% coverage of first Covid vaccine dose by July 30'

The Goa government is planning to complete 100 per cent Covid vaccination of the first dose for those above 18 years by July 30, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday.

Covid-19: Goa extends curfew till June 21, positivity rate stands at 14%

The coronavirus-induced curfew in Goa was on Sunday extended till June 21 as the positivity rate in the state stood at 14 per cent, an official said. The curfew was first imposed on May 9 and has been extended several times since then, as the state witnessed its positivity rate reaching a high of 51 per cent before dipping gradually to the level now, he added. While essential services are exempt from the curfew, casinos, bars, restaurants, shops, river cruises, schools, colleges, educational institutions etc will remain shut, and social, sports, cultural and academic functions would be prohibited. Marriage functions have an attendance cap of 50 and they can be held after permission is taken from the district magistrate or sub divisional magistrate, the official added. "The inter-state movement of persons is allowed for those carrying COVID negative report for a test done a maximum of 72 hours prior to entering Goa. Those entering Goa for medical emergencies are allowed after produc

Goa reports 420 fresh Covid-19 cases, 14 deaths; 581 recuperate

Goa's coronavirus caseload went up by 420 to reach 1,62,468 on Sunday, while the death toll mounted by 14 to 2,928, a health official said.

Revamp on cards for Cong party in Goa ahead of 2022 polls: Kamat

Elections to the state legislative assembly are scheduled to be held in early 2022.

ICG airlifts S Korean in need of medical attention from oil tanker off Goa

The Indian Coast Guard on Sunday airlifted a South Korean national, who needed urgent medical attention, from an oil tanker ship off the Goa coast to a hospital

Goa extends Covid-19 curfew till June 14 with curbs : CM Pramod Sawant

The Goa government on Saturday extended the ongoing Covid-induced curfew till June 14, said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, while allowing essential stores to stay open till 3 pm

Goa mulls 3 options on 12th boards, CM Sawant says decision today

"Our Chief Secretary is continuously following up the matter," Sawant said.

Goa coronavirus update: 903 new Covid-19 infections, 22 deaths reported

Goa's coronavirus caseload went up by 903 and reached 1,56,569 on Tuesday, a health department official said

Goa govt seeks retrial in Tejpal case; cites trial court's observations

The Goa government in its appeal before the Bombay High Court against journalist Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in a rape case said it was a fit case for retrial

Goa coronavirus update: Covid-19 positivity drops to 20% in one month

The test positivity rate in Goa has now come down to 19 per cent, as against 51 per cent a month back, according to the state government

GST meet: Goa minister demands apology from Tamil Nadu counterpart

Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho has said he and TN Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan had clashed on the issue of compensation to states during the 43rd GST Council meeting held on May 28

Southwest Monsoon likely to reach Goa by June 5, says IMD

The onset of the Southwest Monsoon over Kerala is likely around May 31 and it may reach Goa on June 5, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said here on Saturday.

Coronavirus: Goa CM announces extension of curfew till 7 am of June 7

Stores selling essential items, grocery shops, liquor stores are allowed to stay open from 7 am to 1 pm

Goa sees 1,055 fresh coronavirus cases today; reports 32 fatalities

As many as 1,055 persons tested positive for COVID-19, while 32 died of the infection in Goa on Friday, an official from the state health department said.

Ivermectin's efficacy against Covid proven in other nations: Goa govt to HC

The Goa government on Friday defended before the Bombay High Court its controversial decision to distribute Ivermectin tablets as preventive medicine against COVID-19.

Bombay HC to hear appeal against Tejpal's acquittal in rape case on May 27

The vacation bench of the Bombay HC at Goa will hear the state government's petition challenging the acquittal of Tehelka magazine founder editor Tarun Tejpal in a sexual assault case on May 27

Goa Board's Class X exams cancelled, Class XII decision in 2 days

Goa govt has cancelled Class X exams in the state in view of the Covid-19 outbreak and a decision on Class XII exams would be taken in the next two days, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Sunday

High demand from domestic travelers makes Goa fastest recovering market

India's hospitality industry witnessed a decline of 38.7% in revenue per available room (RevPAR) during Q1 2021 as compared to Q1 2020

Intra-circle roaming allowed in cyclone-hit districts of Gujarat, Maha, Goa

Department of Telecom (DoT) has allowed intra-circle roaming arrangements in cyclone Tauktae-hit districts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for 24 hours