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PM Modi will attend 60 years of Goa's independence celebration: CM Sawant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Goa on December 19 to attend 60 years of Goa's independence celebration, said Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant."PM Modi has been invited to the program to celebrate 60 years of Goa's independence. He will reach Azad Maidan at around 2 pm. This will be followed by the Prime Minister's program at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium at 3 pm," said Sawant.Prime Minister Modi will also lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over 650 crores during his visit.According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of 'Operation Vijay' undertaken by the Indian Armed Forces that liberated Goa from Portuguese rule.PM Modi will also felicitate the freedom fighters and veterans of 'Operation Vijay' at the function.The Prime Minister will inaugurate multiple development projects including the renovated Fort Aguada Jail Museum, Super Speciality Block at Goa Medical ...

Will investigate evidence against ex-Minister linked to sex scandal: Goa CM

The Goa government will 100 per cent inquire into all evidence linked to accusations of sexual exploitation, which forced Urban Development Minister Milind Naik to resign, CM Pramod Sawant said

Goa Assembly polls: BJP 'targeting' 500 minority votes at each booth

For the forthcoming assembly polls in Goa, BJP has set up a target to get 500 minority community votes in each booth.

'What's your Aadhaar number', when Goa CM almost fell for phishing scam

The CM said that he had received several complaints from job-seeking youth, about fake call letters and offer letters guaranteeing government jobs, both in the central as well as as state govt

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

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

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.

This Ganesh Chaturthi, ask about vax status before shaking hands: Goa CM

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday underlined the need for creating awareness about completing the Covid vaccination course during the state's most popular Hindu festival

AAP petitions Goa Guv against CM's rape 'victim-shaming' comment

The AAP in Goa petitioned Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai to complain against rape victim-shaming comments by CM Pramod Sawant during the recently concluded monsoon session of the state Assembly

Facing flak, Goa CM says his remarks on rape victims 'taken out of context'

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who has drawn criticism over his remark about to the gang-rape of two girls, on Friday said his statement was taken out of context

Pramod Sawant to be BJP's chief minister face for 2022 Goa polls

BJP national president is on a two-day visit to Goa which commenced on Saturday, ahead of the 2022 Assembly Elections in the state.

New Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai to arrive in mid-July: Pramod Sawant

Newly-appointed Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai will be administered the oath of office after his arrival in the state in mid-July, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant

Turncoats, pandemic fallout thorns in flesh for BJP ahead of Goa polls

Even as the Opposition assailed the government's "disastrous" pandemic management, a blame game ensued between CM Pramod Sawant and Health Minister Vishwajit Rane

Ahead of state polls, Goa CM Sawant announces 10,000 job bonanza

With an eye on the 2022 polls, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced a bonanza of 10,000 government jobs within the next six months in his Goa Revolution Day speech on Friday.

Oppn leaders maligning Goa's image through social media: Sawant

Politicians should criticise other politicians, not department officials who are working around the clock, he said.

Goa extends Covid-induced curfew with some relaxations till June 21

The Goa government on Saturday extended the ongoing Covid-induced curfew till June 21

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.

Amid rising Covid cases, lockdown extended in Goa till 7 am on May 10

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the State government on Monday extended lockdown in Goa from 6 am on May 3 till 7 am on May 10, exempting essential service providers.

North Goa admin issues notice over crowd surge at CM Pramod Sawant event

The North Goa District Administration has issued a show cause notice to officials of a government corporation after a large crowd assembled during a bridge inauguration ceremony at Sanquelim