Tag: Goa
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AITUC writes to Goa CM seeking immediate resumption of mining, job security for workers
The trade union has also appealed to the state government to allocate funds to pay Rs 15,000 per month to all mining workers who stand to lose their jobs in the wake of a recent government order.
May 17, 2022 -
EDM fest Sunburn 2022 to kick off in Goa from Dec 28
Sunburn Goa 2022 will feature more than 120 international and homegrown acts across 7 stages.
May 13, 2022 -
Goa cops raid pharmacy, seize cannabis-based products
Arjun Khanna, the owner of the pharmacy 'Cannadoc clinic,' has been arrested under the relevant provisions of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
May 11, 2022 -
Goa, Maldives most preferred travel destinations
70 percent of members made bookings for the weekend. Despite having the option of staycations, individuals chose to unwind during the weekends to get away from the daily routine.
April 30, 2022 -
19 Goa beaches face erosion threat; experts call for urgent mitigation plans
Union Minister of State for Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha earlier this month that 19.2 percent of Goa's 103 km long coastline was facing the threat of erosion, which includes some of the top beaches in the state like Anjuna, Keri-Tiracol, Morjim in North Goa and Agonda, Betalbatim, Majorda in South Goa.
April 17, 2022 -
Goa poll campaign reminded me of my first election outing in 1984: Chidambaram
Chidambaram also said that the Congress accepted the verdict by the people of Goa, but added that little had changed in Goa's political landscape, as far as the ruling government was concerned.
April 11, 2022 -
Goa begins work on restoring temples destroyed by Portuguese: CM
Sawant told reporters in Panaji that the state government's Archives and Archaeology had already begun working on the process of restoration of such temples destroyed in the Portuguese era, for which Sawant in his recent budget speech had allocated Rs 20 crore.
April 6, 2022 -
Tourism given top priority by Goa govt, says Governor
"Tourism is one of the backbone of the State economy. More than 20 per cent of the population depends directly (and) indirectly on tourism and allied activities. 'God's Own Abode' - Goa is known worldwide as the best and safest tourist destination for its clean beaches, ancient temples, churches, rich heritage, hospitality, rich diversified culture and its beauty,"
March 29, 2022 -
CM Pramod Sawant says making Goa self-reliant his top priority
Sawant took oath as the Goa Chief Minister for the second consecutive term at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium today.
March 28, 2022 -
Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa Chief Minister for 2nd consecutive term
Vishwajeet Rane, Mauvin Godinho, Ravi Naik, Nilesh Cabral, Subhash Shirodkar, Rohan Khaunte, Atanasio Monserrate, and Govind Gaude also took oath as Ministers today.
March 28, 2022 -
Goa govt swearing-in on March 28, Congress slams delay
The Congress, however, lashed out at the BJP for delaying the installation of a new government, ever since the BJP emerged as the single largest party in the February 14 assembly polls.
March 22, 2022 -
Sawant chosen as BJP legislature party leader
Caretaker Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is on track to continue as Chief Minister of the state, even as the BJP MLAs are scheduled to stake claim to form the next government in Goa later on Monday
March 21, 2022 -
Govt formation in Goa delayed because of lack of shubh mahurat: BJP MLA
Speaking to reporters soon after receiving Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar at the Dabolim international airport, Godinho also denied any rift in the BJP camp and ruled out the possibility of Himachal Pradesh Governor and former Speaker of the Goa Assembly Rajendra Arlekar being appointed chief minister.
March 21, 2022 -
PM Modi hold talks with BJP top leaders to discuss govt formation in 4 states
Meanwhile, BJP legislative party meeting in Uttar Pradesh scheduled on March 24 is likely to announce caretaker Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as CM once again.
March 21, 2022 -
Goa Chief Minister’s name to be announced today post BJP’s Legislative party meet
The BJP fell one seat short of the majority figure in Goa but is set to retain power in the state with the help of Maharashtrawadi Gomantak (MGP) and independent candidates.
March 21, 2022 -
‘All issues resolved, Pramod Sawant to be CM of Goa again’: BJP MLA
He also stated that the swearing-in ceremony would be held as soon as possible, which has been delayed "because of Shigmo Utsav" being celebrated in Goa.
March 19, 2022 -
New BJP govt in Goa likely to be formed between March 22-24
After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union ministers Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari and other senior leaders in the national capital, Sawant returned to Goa late Wednesday evening.
March 17, 2022