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Goa opens to domestic tourists from July 2, says Manohar Ajgaonkar

Goa, one of the country's most popular tourist destinations, has remained shut for travellers since the nationwide coronavirus-induced lockdown was imposed in March.

9,000 foreigners left in 43 special flights from Goa during lockdown

As many as 43 special flights carrying nearly 9,000 foreigners have so far left from Goa to various international destinations during the coronavirus- induced lockdown, officials said.

Goa likely to see steepest contraction in economy in 2020-21, shows data

India Ratings and Research expects the gross state domestic product (GSDP) of all states in India to contract in FY21

Coronavirus daily updates: 70 new cases take Goa's total tally to 1,198

A total of 70 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Goa on Sunday, taking the total count in the state to 1,198

Goa CM Pramod Sawant says community transmission may have begun in Goa

'Community transmission' of coronavirus had already begun in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant admitted on Friday

Unichem, Lupin recall high blood pressure drugs from US over quality issues

The specified batch, which is being recalled, has been manufactured at Unichem's Goa-based facility

Goa makes Covid-19 negative certificate mandatory for people entering state

The Chief Minister said that Goa is the only state to conduct 13,000 Covid-19 tests on all the people who have entered the borders

People reaching state to pick between Covid-19 test or home quarantine: Goa

The cost of the Covid-19 test charged by the state government is Rs 2,000 and would have to be borne by the incoming passenger

An effort to achieve sustainable development for those who care for Goa

A few active citizens have joined hands to form ActforGoa

Covid-19: Goa renews demand for mining resumption for economic revival

The CM told reporters that he had written to the Centre to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act

Covid-19 lockdown: Standalone, neighbourhood shops allowed to open in Goa

The state government clarified that e-commerce companies will be allowed to deliver only essential items. Also, sale of liquor shall not be allowed

Goa now first Indian state with zero Covid-19 case; all patients discharged

Goa CM Sawant said that all the agencies, including the health department and police, worked in tandem for the results

DMF funds could be used for Covid-19 affected communities: PRAHAR

Currently, 65 per cent of DMF corpus remains unutilised

Coronavirus outbreak: No community transmission in Goa, says CM

"There is no community transmission of coronavirus in Goa. Six patients had come from abroad and one is the brother of an infected person," he told reporters.

Coronavirus outbreak: Goa govt imposes section 144 to ban public gathering

Goa shares borders with Maharashtra and Karnataka, where several people have tested positive for coronavirus infection

Goa CM Sawant promises electricity, potable water for all by 2022

The CM said he had been working on crucial issues like sharing of water of the Mahadayi river with Karnataka, mining crisis, and upcoming Mopa airport.

I-T dept wants Goa PSUs to use Vivad se Vishwas scheme to resolve disputes

Total Rs 2 crore tax dues are still pending with five PSUs run by the state government, said Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Goa)

Letting your hair down in Goa: The single young Indian woman's guide

As the hoary tourist t-shirt line goes, it really is "better in Goa". At least for girls on the go, writes elated Amrita Singh

Coronavirus impact: Visa ban set to hit charter tourist arrivals in Goa

Goa Airport Director Gagan Malik said the actual situation on chartered flights, which bring tourists to the state, will be clear only in the wee hours of March 14

Get FDA license or face shutdown: Goa govt warns high-end restaurants

The warning comes amid concerns over rising food adulteration and use of carcinogenic chemicals in fruits and vegetables by traders