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During the event, the Chief Minister congratulated Goa Police for arresting Armaan Mehta in the case of a "nude party" in North Goa's Morjim beach, the video of which went viral last month. (Photo: File)

Goa never promotes sex, drug tourism: Pramod Sawant

Sawant asked politicians to speak with responsibly in the future so that Goa's image does not tarnish and it only prospers.

02 Oct 2019 9:20 AM

Goa and Madhya Pradesh were the joint winners in the Adventure Tourism category and Uttarakhand won the award for the Best Film Promotion-Friendly State. (Representational Image)

Goa for adventure, U'khand for film shoot. Here are winners of National Tourism awards

A total of 76 awards were given under various categories this year. Telangana won the award for the Best State for the innovative use of IT.

27 Sep 2019 1:55 PM

Sawant reasoned that the move is set to boost tourism in the state which will compensate for the potential revenue loss. (Photo: File)

GST move to cut tourism services tax won't hit revenue: Goa CM

In recent meeting, the GST Council resolved to decrease tax on hotel room tariff from 28 per cent to 18 per cent.

24 Sep 2019 9:05 PM

In a faux pas, the Goa government on Thursday released a media statement wishing people on the Teachers Day and mentioning the late Manohar Parrikar as the current chief minister. (Photo: File)

In faux pas, Goa govt releases Teachers Day statement that quoted late CM Manohar Parrikar

Director of Information and Publicity Meghana Shetgaonkar told PTI an inquiry has been initiated to find out the erring officer.

06 Sep 2019 8:43 AM

Chief ministers of three states - Devendra Fadnavis (Maharashtra), Vijay Rupani (Gujarat), Pramod Sawant (Goa) - and representatives from the Union Territories of Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli attended the meeting. (Photo: Twitter | @AmitShah)

Amit Shah chairs Western Zonal Council meet in Goa

The zonal councils provide a forum where irritants between the Centre and states, and among the states themselves can be resolved.

22 Aug 2019 6:05 PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanavis, his Gujarat counterpart Vijay Rupani, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and administrators from Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli will attend the conclave. (Photo: ANI)

Amit Shah arrives in Goa for two-day Western Zonal Council meet

The two-day meeting will be held at hotel Cidade De Goa in Dona Paula.

22 Aug 2019 1:39 PM

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that 'moderate rainfall spells are most likely to affect most places over North Goa and South Goa districts during the next 3 hours.' (Photo: File/ANI)

High alert issued in parts of Goa after IMD warning

A few places over North Goa and South Goa districts are very likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall spells during this period.

08 Aug 2019 3:43 PM

With predictions of heavy rainfall, Kerala Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday issued 'Red Alert' warning for Idukki, Malappuram and Kozhikode districts for the next 24 hours. (Representational Image)

Kerala, Karnataka look at heavy rainfall for 2 days

In addition, all schools and colleges in Malappuram and Wayanad districts will remain closed.

08 Aug 2019 10:45 AM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. (Photo: ANI)

Goa govt endeavors to reserve 80% jobs in state-subsidised factories for locals

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also said that '60 per cent of the 80 per cent jobs' would be on a permanent basis.

31 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

'We are speaking in Hindi, Marathi, English and you may have some members soon talking in Kannada,' Sawant said. (Photo: ANI)

Goa CM asks speaker to appoint translator in assembly

Konkani and Marathi are the two major languages spoken in the coast state.

26 Jul 2019 3:33 PM

Meanwhile, CM Pramod Sawant also urged the locals to keep an eye on their children in order to prevent them from falling into a pit of drug abuse. (Photo: ANI)

Kingpin of drugs trade in state yet to be identified: Goa CM

He claimed that drugs like 'Charas' and 'Ganja' are not cultivated in the state and are being smuggled into Goa from neighbouring regions.

23 Jul 2019 3:04 PM

Goa: 4 Cong defectors made ministers, Kavlekar takes oath as Dy CM

Chandrakant Kavlekar, the former leader of opposition, has sworn in as deputy Chief Minister.

13 Jul 2019 3:30 PM

A notification to this effect was issued in the afternoon. (Photo: File)

Ahead of cabinet reshuffle, Goa CM Pramod Sawant drops four ministers

The swearing-in ceremony of new ministers is scheduled to be held at 3 pm.

13 Jul 2019 2:03 PM

Earlier, Gehlot had said that he deserved to be CM as after the Assembly elections; people had wanted only him and no one else to be Chief Minister. (Photo: File)

Amid K’taka, Goa turmoil, BJP says Rajasthan govt could fall; Cong hits back

BJP MLA Vasudev Devnani said that after the resignation of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Congress MLAs were feeling apprehensive.

13 Jul 2019 1:21 PM

The development comes two days after 10 Goa Congress MLAs joined the BJP in the presence of its working president J P Nadda and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

Days after renewing membership, Goa BJP worker resigns over induction of Cong MLAs

Sanvorderkar who claims to be working for the party for about two decades now made his resignation public by posting it over social media.

13 Jul 2019 9:44 AM

Led by Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar, 10 of the 15 Congress MLAs in Goa joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

'Political prostitution' happened in Goa: Cong MLA on switching parties

After the merger of the breakaway Congress MLAs, the BJP's strength in the 40-member assembly has gone up to 27.

12 Jul 2019 5:07 PM

Accompanied by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the breakaway group met BJP president Amit Shah and its working president J P Nadda in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Three ex-Congress MLAs, one from BJP likely to join Goa cabinet

Ten of the 15 Congress MLAs, led by Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar, switched sides and joined the BJP on Wednesday.

12 Jul 2019 12:56 PM

Nawab Shah and Pooja Batra. (Photo: Instagram)

Pooja Batra secretly get married to 'Dabangg 3' actor Nawab Shah? see pics

Nawab Shah's Instagram post hints that he secretly got married to his lady love Pooja.

12 Jul 2019 12:24 PM

Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo said that cabinet reshuffling in the state will take place according to the directions of the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. (Photo: ANI)

Nobody can take CM for granted: Goa Dy Speaker on cabinet reshuffle

With 10 MLAs changing the sides, the strength of Congress on the floor of the House was reduced to mere five.

12 Jul 2019 10:22 AM

It was end of my father’s path of politics on March 17: Utpal Parrikar

Son of Manohar Parrikar said, 'Cong is imploding everywhere, only time will tell where this path takes us as their loyalty is under cloud.'

11 Jul 2019 2:34 PM

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