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Amid protests, CM Sawant announces relocation of IIT-Goa campus

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday announced the relocation of the project elsewhere in the coastal state

In about-face, Goa minister now says he's against IIT-Goa project

State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Tuesday urged the Chief Minister to withdraw the project from his Valpoi Assembly constituency in North Goa in view of public protests

Goa minister says will discuss IIT protest issue with CM Pramod Sawant

Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday said he will assess the ground situation at the village which is witnessing protest against the proposed IIT project

Goa govt identifies 8 hospitals for vaccinating 18,000 healthcare workers

The Goa government has identified eight hospitals for the first phase of Covid-19 vaccination in the coastal state where around 18,000 health care workers will receive the doses

Goa CM Sawant ready to talk to villagers opposing IIT campus: BJP

BJP accused the opposition Congress of misleading agitators

We will not allow govt to cultivate cannabis in Goa, Congress says

Reacting on the issue of the proposal to cultivate cannabis in the state, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee on said it will launch an agitation if Pramod Sawant government fails to scrap it

Goa not interested in cannabis cultivation proposal: CM Pramod Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that his government is currently not interested in the cannabis cultivation proposal sent by the Indian Institute of Integrated Medicine

UK flight ban due to new Covid strain will impact tourism in Goa: CM Sawant

The suspension of inbound flights from the UK due to the emergence of a new, highly infectious Covid-19 strain, will have an impact on tourism in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

Goa drops move to urbanise 17th-century church complex amid protests

Amid vociferous protests, the Goa government has back-pedalled from its proposed move to include an area housing a 17th century Old Goa Church complex under an urban planning authority.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant launches WhatsApp helpline for women in distress

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday launched a Whatsapp helpline for women in distress in the state here at Police Headquarters, Panaji.

Erroneous reporting on tourism impacts governance: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

The Chief Minister also said that journalists could write about political news in the manner they believe fit, but when it comes to tourism, he urged for special care

Despite India's independence in 1947, Goa suffered 14-year 'vanvaas': CM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the 14-year "delay" in the liberation of the former Portuguese colony was like a "vanvaas" (banishment)

Goa issues SOPs for re-opening schools, allows 12 students per class

As per the SOP, there should not be more than 12 students in a class and suggested the odd-even formula for classes

Goa: Unidentified person booked for texting CM Sawant demanding money

A case was registered against an unknown person for sending text messages to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant demanding ransom, police said on Saturday

Goa registers 169 fresh coronavirus cases; 8 more deaths: Health department

With the addition of 169 fresh cases of coronavirus, the tally in Goa went up to 44,916, an official from the health department said

Foreign forces fuelling protests against Goa govt: Pramod Sawant

Goa CM Pramod Sawant hinted, that foreign "forces" were trying to destabilise the BJP-led coalition government by opposing its decisions, while pointing to recent social media-driven protests

Amid drop in daily coronavirus tally, Goa CM Sawant advocates caution

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has urged people to not self-medicate in case of a fever and opt for testing themselves for the coronavirus infection

Plan to implement New Education Policy 2020 by June next year: Goa CM

The Goa government plans to implement its New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by June next year, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday.

Goa govt to tie-up with industry body to tap private job avenues: CM Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said his government will tie-up with the states apex industry body to generate job opportunities in the private sector for local youths. Sawant said the state government, for the first time, has shared Employment Exchange data with the private sector to enable industries to recruit the best professionals available in Goa. Talking to PTI, the Chief Minister said at least 250 youths were gainfully employed in the private sector during the last 3 to 4 months through the state's Employment Exchange. He said youths registered with the Employment Exchange will get career counselling from the Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) which will also help them get jobs under a tie-up with the government. Expressing unhappiness over frequent opposition to development initiatives in the state, Sawant said some people are opposing a marina project, which has the potential to change the face of tourism in Goa. A private investor has ..

Goa CM Pramod Sawant says he will be BJP's face for 2022 Assembly polls

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said he would be his party BJP's face for the 2022 state Assembly elections