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Residents of Goa will be quarantined for free by the government once they return to the state. (PTI Photo)

Goans stranded due to lockdown to get free quarantine on return from other states

Goans currently stranded in various parts of the country would be quarantined at Govt facility without any fees upon their arrival in Goa

01 May 2020 11:00 AM

As many as 1,058 persons were arrested and 588 FIRs were lodged by the Goa police for violation of the COVID-19 lockdown. (PTI Photo)

Over 1,000 people arrested for lockdown violations in Goa

The police were strictly implementing the lockdown across the state, including the beach belt of Calangute

29 Apr 2020 3:17 PM

A medic works on a sample for COVID-19 Rapid Test at a camp during the nationwide lockdown imposed in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus. PTI photo

Don't be in a hurry to declare Goa coronavirus-free: Congress to BJP

Data released by the government showed only 826 samples were sent for testing, of which reports of 780 patients have been received

20 Apr 2020 4:34 PM

Goa ready to host National Games, seeks three-month notice

All the ongoing works on the infrastructure creation are in the final phase and will be completed within a month

19 Apr 2020 1:25 PM

Navy's MiG-29K crashes in Goa, pilot ejects safely

A Navy spokesman said an enquiry has been ordered into the incident

23 Feb 2020 2:05 PM

Two music enthusiasts from Andhra Pradesh who were visiting Goa to participate in the ongoing Sunburn Electronic Dance Music festival died after collapsing near the venue in North Goa district. (Photo: File)

2 Andhra men died after collapsing at Goa's Sunburn Festival; cops blame 'drug overdose'

A senior police official said Sai Prasad and Venkat (full name not known) were taken to a hospital in Mapusa but were declared dead.

28 Dec 2019 3:33 PM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said late Manohar Parrikar had transferred his “josh” (spirit) to him, and this allowed him to work for “15- 16 hours a day” after taking over the coastal state’s top post. (Photo: Twitter/ @DrPramodPSawant)

'Manohar Parrikar transferred his josh to me, can work 15-16 hrs a day': Pramod Sawant

Sawant was addressing a function held to launch the poster of a biopic on late Parrikar, to be produced by ‘Go Goa Gollywood Productions’.

14 Dec 2019 12:24 PM

'The state government cannot be held responsible for high onion prices. We (people) are responsible for being 'Sushegad', Sawant said. (Photo: ANI)

Goa CM blames relaxed attitude of locals who don't plant onions for crisis

Sawant recalled a time when Goans grew onion and other veggies.

06 Dec 2019 7:33 PM

'When I supported Manohar Parrikar in 2017 to form the BJP-led government, I was condemned by them (OCIs). I am still being condemned, but I have never spoken a word against OCIs,' Sardesai said. (Photo: File | PTI)

'State govt intolerant towards criticism from expats': Goa Forward Party chief

He said Indians living abroad have the right to voice their opinion about Goa.

02 Dec 2019 12:01 PM

'Not a single casualty has taken place in Kashmir since Article 370 has been abrogated. Police have not fired even a single bullet since August 5,' he said. (Photo: ANI)

'Kashmir hangover hasn't weaned off yet,' says Satya Pal Malik

Malik was speaking at the closing ceremony of the 50th edition of IFFI in Panaji.

29 Nov 2019 11:56 AM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that he is currently reading a Hindi translation of holy book Quran as he was "curious". (Photo: File)

Goa CM reading Quran in Hindi, says 'curious' to know what's in it

Sawant said that he is also in the process of reading the Holy Bible which has been gifted to him.

11 Nov 2019 12:13 PM

'Economic slowdown, unemployment, rising inflation, agriculture, black money issues etc should be the priority for BJP led government at the centre and they should not try to deviate issues,' the state Congress chief said in a statement. (Photo: Twitter | @girishgoa)

Ayodhya dispute adjudicated, now focus on public issues: Goa Congress chief to BJP

He also asked the BJP to fulfil its promises made during the 2014 general elections.

10 Nov 2019 5:14 PM

Police said that the tourist, Elizabeth Mann, returned to Goa by taxi from Panchgani, a hill station in Maharashtra. (Photo: ANI)

20-year-old US woman missing in Goa found

A US consulate official was present when the statement was recorded at the Anjuna police station.

10 Nov 2019 2:57 PM

'I have come from Kashmir which is known to be a very problematic place. I have dealt there successfully and handled all issues. J&K is a peaceful and good place now which is on the path of progress. The leadership there is non- controversial. They are doing their work very well, so I feel that I would be spending time here in much peaceful way,' Malik said. (Photo: ANI)

Satya Pal Malik takes oath as Goa governor, Mridula Sinha replaced

Malik had earlier served as the governor of Jammu and Kashmir, which has been bifurcated into two union territories.

03 Nov 2019 5:42 PM

Kamlakant Tari, President of Gomantak Gosevak Mahasangh, where such stray cattle from Goa's coastal villages were relocated and are being treated, blamed the hotels in the state for this unusual behaviour in the cows. (Photo: ANI)

Goa's stray cattle turning 'non-vegetarian': Cow shelter President

Chicken and mutton bones were found in these stray cattle's digestive system.

22 Oct 2019 7:51 PM

Tejpal had moved the high court against the order of Additional District and Sessions Court. (Photo: ANI)

Bombay HC dismisses Tarun Tejpal's plea for extension of trial in sexual assault case

Tejpal, a veteran journalist, was accused of sexual assault by a female colleague in Nov 2013.

18 Oct 2019 6:50 PM

Fadnavis would be re-elected as Maharashtra CM: Pramod Sawant

The Goa Chief Minister had toured districts of Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli during his campaign last week.

16 Oct 2019 6:48 PM

Goa: Cabinet rolls back road tax by 50 per cent till Dec 31

The decision comes after promoters of car dealerships warned of a dip in car sales and requested government to incentivise the purchases.

09 Oct 2019 4:47 PM

He also expressed the hope that with the new system crime rate will reduce in the state as the response time in handling distress calls will significantly improve. (Photo: ANI)

Goa: Chief Minister launches first phase of integrated helpline for all emergencies

The ERSS will be a single emergency helpline number 112 that would replace the existing emergency services numbers.

09 Oct 2019 3:56 PM

IndiGo flight 6E336, operating from Goa to Delhi on September 29 returned to Goa due to 'technical issues in engine', the airline said in statement. (Photo: Representational)

IndiGo denies 'fire in engine' Goa minister claim after flight turns back

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a probe into the incident.

01 Oct 2019 9:33 AM

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