Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has called on schools to shift picnic destinations to science institutions like the National Institute of Oceanography, instead of beaches. At the Science film festival of India 2025, he highlighted that such visits would ignite students' interest in science and technology, noting Goa's high performance in coding and robotics.

PANAJI: The Goa government has transferred South Goa district Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunita Sawant by issuing a late night wireless message from the control room, officials said. SP Sawant was transferred on Monday night as part of a routine procedure, an official said on Wednesday. Opposition Congress alleged that the SP's sudden and politically motivated transfer came after she began collecting information about Bajrang Dal leaders in the state. It also said that the move exposed how th

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met PM Narendra Modi to discuss the impact of noise pollution norms on Goa's tourism. Sawant requested reforms to allow music beyond 10 pm in designated zones to boost tourism. Modi suggested measures to enhance the tourism sector and urged Sawant to focus on state development. Mining and finance issues were also discussed.

'All hotels are full,' the CM said. Goa CM Pramod Sawant has rebutted claims by social media influencers that the state had low tourist footfall this holiday season.

Staff Reporter Panaji A total of 24 state government departments have spent only 30% fund of the allocation made in the state budget 2024-25. These figures came to the fore during the pre-budget meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday at the Mantralaya in Porvorim. The meeting discussed various aspects of the budget, [] The post CM: 24 depts have spent only 30% of allocated funds appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Goa's revenue collection surged by Rs 75.51 crore in December 2024 compared to the previous year, indicating strong economic growth and fiscal health. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant emphasized the significant role of the tourism sector in achieving this milestone. The state's total revenue for April-December 2024 reached Rs 4,614.77 crore.

Panaji: Goa could face beef shortage ahead of Christmas and New Year with meat traders in the state going on a strike to protest against `increased harassment' by cow vigilante groups. The shut-down started on Monday under the banner of Quraishi Meat Traders Association (QMTA). In a letter to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the association claimed there was an increase in attacks from right-wing Hindu organisations on shops which sell beef legally. The recent attack happened in Margao. We want act

Goa marks its 63rd Liberation Day on Thursday, commemorating the end of Portuguese rule in 1961 after 451 years of colonial occupation. This significant day in the state's history celebrates Goa's integration into the Indian Union. Honoring the Freedom Fighters and Armed Forces President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to the freedom fighters and armed forces who played crucial roles in Goas liberation. In a post on X, she expressed her admiration for the brave individuals who made selfless

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended Liberation Day greetings, commending the freedom fighters' valor and acknowledging Goa's progress. He praised the strides made towards a 'Golden Goa', recalling the 1961 'Operation Vijay' that freed the state from Portuguese rule.

Sulakshana Sawant, the wife of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, has filed a Rs 100 crore defamation suit against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh for allegedly naming her in a Cash-for-Jobs Scam.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant's wife, Sulakshana Sawant, filed a 100 crore defamation suit against AAP MP Sanjay Singh. Singh allegedly linked her to a cash-for-jobs scam during a press conference. A Goa court issued a notice to Singh, demanding a response by January 10, 2025. Sawant seeks an apology and a restraint order against further defamatory statements.

Sanjay Singh, a Rajya Sabha member, had recently addressed a press conference in Delhi where he allegedly made allegations against Sulakshana Sawant, the wife of CM Pramod Sawant.

Panaji: Assuring people that the land-grab accused Siddhiqui alias Suleiman Khan, who recently escaped from police custody with the help of an IRBn constable, will be apprehended soon, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said misconduct by police officials will not be tolerated by the government. Speaking to the media, Sawant said, A detailed investigation is under [] The post Land grab accused will be nabbed soon: CM appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Vasco Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said he has started the process of filing a defamation case against AAP leaders and others for dragging his name and that of his wife in the alleged cash-for-jobs scam. Speaking to mediapersons upon his arrival at Dabolim airport from Delhi Wednesday evening, Sawant stated, Certain [] The post CM to file defamation suit against AAP, others over cash-for-jobs scam appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday demanded a judicial probe into the cash-for-jobs scam in Goa, claiming that an inquiry by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will not yield any result. Goa BJP spokesperson Giriraj Pai Vernekar, however, said the opposition itself had demanded an ED inquiry which was now underway and there was nothing to hide. The AAP leaders were targeting Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and his family over the scam for political reasons, he said, adding the first FIR in the

Special Correspondent Panaji The BJP, on Monday, appealed to the people to identify the reality behind the people in the opposition political parties, who are defaming the Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant and his family over the cash- for-jobs scam. The state unit of the BJP maintained that the opposition has no proof about the involvement [] The post Oppn making baseless allegations against CM over cash-for-jobs scam: BJP appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Margao Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, on Monday, said that four lakh women in Goa have gained employment through over 4,000 self-help groups (SHGs) across the state. He urged the people of South Goa to visit the ongoing Saras exhibition and support these women entrepreneurs. Speaking at the inauguration of the Goa Mini Saras [] The post Four lakh women employed through 4,000 self-help groups, says Sawant appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Margao Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said access to high-quality education was key to empowering tribal youth and helping them compete with the mainstream of society. Speaking at the Adivasi Sammelan, Sawant said that the government would provide all possible support to help tribal youth, including financial assistance to pursuequality education. He said that [] The post Access to quality education key to empowering tribal youth, says CM appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Grandar nets brace to beat Kings Warriors 4-1 in final Bicholim: FC Hunters triumphed in the Amravati Football League after a 4-1 win over Kings Warriors at Bicholim on Sunday. The League was organised by Amravati Sports Club, Amona and powerd by Dr Pramod Sawant. Hunters Grandar Mhato scored a brace while Chandan Naik and [] The post FC Hunters are champions appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said there is need to start short- and long-term courses in disaster management. Stating that Goa has the best fire headquarters in the country, he said, Fire personnel from other fire stations in the country are provided training at the Regional Training Centre, St Inez. Even [] The post CM advocates short, long-term courses in disaster management appeared first on The Navhind Times .

An investigation is underway to track down the hacker.

Panaji: The personal email of Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant was briefly hacked, a senior official said on Saturday. The investigation showed no visible damage was caused to the Gmail account because of hacking on November 19 night, he said. The Cyber Crime cell of Goa Police immediately swung into action and the CM's personal Gmail ID was restored after four to five hours, the official said. An investigation is underway to track down the hacker. The CM's gmail ID is attached to YouTube and ot

Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday that the state government would plant the same species of trees that had died after living for more than 200-300 years in Panaji. Be it D B Marg or any part of Panaji, there are many trees that are more than 200-300 years old. We also do [] The post Govt will replace dead trees in Panaji with same species, says CM appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Fest has taken Goa on global platform: CM Special Correspondent Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that from 2004 to 2024, over the last 20 years, the International Film Festival of India has been celebrated in Goa, and both Goa and IFFI have become synonymous with each other. Former defence minister, late Manohar [] The post IFFI 2024 gets off to a glittering start appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PANAJI: The nine-day celebration of Indias cultural and cinematic heritage International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kick-started with the Australian film Better Man directed by Michael Gracy, in Goa on Wednesday. Better Man, is a cinematic tribute to resilience, fame, and the extraordinary life of British pop legend Robbie Williams. The gala open ceremony was graced by noted filmmakers and actors, including festival director Shekhar Kapur, Subhash Ghai and Nagarjuna. Goa Chief Minister Pram

Old Goa : Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday announced that the state government has prioritised the safety and security of pilgrims attending the 18th Decennial Exposition of the relics of St Francis Xavier. Sawant said that the 46-day event will be monitored via CCTV surveillance. 98 per cent of the infrastructural works have been [] The post Extensive security arrangements in place for Exposition: Sawant appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Special Correspondent Panaji Stating that all preparations for the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) have been completed, IFFI 2024 organisers on Monday said that the grand festival has a grand budget. Earlier, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, addressing the IFFI 2024 Curtain Raiser press conference in the city, said that it [] The post IFFI: 270 films to be screened; action begins Nov 20 appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday slammed religious conversions in the name of healing, saying it is unfortunate that such practices are still followed in independent India. The CM of the BJP-ruled state claimed that efforts are being made to change people's faith by offering them treatment or healing them. These practices which were started to convert tribals in the name of education or healing are continuing even after the country has become independent,: Sawant said, addressi

Panaji: The opposition Congress in Goa on Thursday accused the BJP government in the state of selling jobs, and demanded the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged cash-for-government jobs scam. Addressing a press conference, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president Amit Patkar alleged that the people who have been arrested in connection with the alleged irregularities were linked to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in some way or the other. At least 18 persons have

PANAJI, Nov 8: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said Indias growth story will take the countrys USD 3.5 trillion economy now to USD 35 trillion in the next 25 years. Addressing the inaugural session of Amazing Goa Global Business Summit 2024, Goyal said that the 21st century belongs to India and it was on track to become the third largest world economy in three years. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, former Union minister Suresh Prabhu and others [] The post India will be

CM Pramod Sawant also urged the Canadian government to take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of all religious communities within its borders

Panaji : Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday condemned the attack on a Hindu temple in Canada, saying it is unacceptable and such incidents are a direct assault on the values of peace, respect and unity. Sawant also urged the Canadian government to take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of all religious communities within its borders.The incident occurred on Sunday in Canada's Brampton city, where protestors carrying Khalistani flags clashed with people at the Hindu Sabh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the NDA chief ministers in Chandigarh after the swearing-in ceremony of new Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini. It is the largest group of non-Congress political parties post 1975. A total of 17 Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers participated in this conclave, PM Modi said during the meeting. He insisted that such conclaves be held twice a year for better coordination and pushing the governance agenda. Earlier, a conclave of BJP chief mini

PM Modi Expresses Condolences: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Noel Tata on Thursday to offer his condolences on the loss of his brother, veteran industrialist Ratan Tata. Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Expressing his grief, PM Modi shared, I am deeply saddened by his passing. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and admirers during this difficult time. Om Shanti. Reflecting on Ratan Tata's