Staff Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Wednesday that henceforth no new sanad (a certificate granting permission for non-agricultural use) will be issued for farmlands, as per the Goa Restriction on Transfer of Agricultural LandAct, 2023, When mediapersons pointed out that despite notifying the new agriculture policy by the government, paddy fields are []

The government must adopt short- and long-term measures to end the menace Begging activity has come into focus again. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has declared that activities such as begging, offering massages on the beach and touting would be completely banned and violators immediately arrested. In another case, an activist lawyer moved the High Court []

Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced plans to regularize irregular structures on comunidade or private land through an ordinance or bill. He clarified that the government will differentiate between irregular and illegal constructions, acting against the latter as per High Court directives.

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Goa CM Pramod Sawant announced a uniform colour code for government buildings and structural audits for safety, along with eco-friendly initiatives like vertical gardens and green corridors.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured the legislative assembly that the state government will recover maximum pending dues from casinos by March 31. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao claimed pending revenue worth Rs 350 crore. Allegations of live gaming were raised, and Sawant promised inspections. Four cases against onshore casinos are under investigation.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has been named the convenor of the GoM on GST revenue analysis, as decided in the 55th GST Council meeting. The GoM will focus on state-wise revenue trends, sectoral issues, the impact of policy changes, and suggest measures for revenue enhancement, especially for states with high shortfalls.

Goa's government has secured land in Ayodhya to build 'Ram Nivas,' a dedicated lodging for Shri Ramlala Virajman devotees, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced. This project aims to enhance spiritual connections between Goa and Ayodhya. Sawant acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh authorities for their support in making this initiative possible.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant attended and addressed the National Sagarmala Apex Committee Meeting, chaired by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in the presence of his cabinet colleague Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi.

Special Correspondent Panaji Dismissing the bribery allegation levelled by the former BJP minister, Pandurang Madkaikar against the state cabinet ministers, the National BJP general secretary, Arun Singh on Thursday said that Madkaikar is a liar and that under the leadership of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant there is no corruption. This statement comes amidst allegations by []

The Goa government announced new initiatives like the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance, which will provide Business Management Training to MSMEs and work towards transforming 1,600 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) into MSMEs

PANAJI: A man has been arrested in Goa for possessing hydroponic weed valued at Rs 11.67 crore, police said, claiming it is the biggest seizure of drugs in the history of the coastal state. The man was arrested on Saturday from Guirim village, located between Panaji and Mapusa cities, a police crime branch spokesperson said. We seized 11.672 kilograms of hydroponic weed valued at Rs 11.67 crore from him. This is biggest seizure of drugs in Goa's history. He has been booked under the Narcotic Dru

Staff Reporter Panaji The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has reconstituted its Group of Ministers (GoM) on the Analysis of revenue from GST, appointing Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant as the convenor of the panel. The GoM includes Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O P Choudhary, Gujarat Finance and Energy []

Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday appealed to the Goan women having good communication skills to enrol in the governments work-from-home initiative. We have partnered with Reliance Jio to make this possible and so far, 50 per cent of women have been selected for this scheme at the job fair in Sankhali, []

Former Goa minister and BJP leader Pandurang Madaikar on Thursday slammed his own government as corrupt and incompetent after a minister allegedly took a bribe from him. Stating that no work happens under the Pramod Sawant-led government, Madaikar alleged that all the ministers are usy counting money. Loot is going on.Nothing is moving. They are only busy counting money. All ministers are busy counting money. Nothing is happening in Goa, Madaikar said. Speaking to reporters after a one-on-one m

Staff Reporter Calangute Despite Goa having no power cuts or load shedding, unlike neighbouring states, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said people are reluctant to pay their dues, stating that the government bears a loss of Rs 2 per unit. Speaking at the virtual foundation stone-laying ceremony for infrastructure projects worth Rs 100 crore []

Special Correspondent Panaji BJP national general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh, who had visited Goa on Tuesday, met a number of state office bearers of the party, besides the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and the state BJP president Damodar Naik and reviewed the functioning of the party and the state administration. Later, Naik said that []

Staff Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the government is ready to reconstruct Porvorims Dev Khapreshwar temple at a location decided by either a committee or the devotees. The temple was recently demolished under strong opposition by locals and devotees to facilitate the construction of the elevated corridor at Porvorim. Porvorim MLA []

Staff Reporter Panaji Stating that the issue of internet service providers (ISPs) and cable operators in the state has been resolved for now by providing them a six-month relief, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the government plans to lay a single underground cable in the near future for providing internet services. He said []

Staff Reporter Ponda Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that approximately 4 lakh square metres of land under the revenue department in Tambdi Surla will be designated as Shivmahotsav Maidan, a venue dedicated to hosting various festivals and events. The initiative aims to strengthen spiritual and hinterland tourism in the Sanvordem constituency, he said, []

Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday stressed on enhancing the 112 Emergency Response Support System to significantly reduce the response time across the state. The directions were issued by Sawant during a high-level meeting held at Mantralaya with top officers. He also reviewed the key agenda of the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal []

Sankhali : Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that along with Konkani, Marathi will continue to hold its co-language status in Goa and that no injustice will be done to it. While the number of migrants in Goa is increasing, the government has taken steps to provide employment opportunities to Goans, including making Konkani []

NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders, buoyed by their victory in the Delhi assembly election, have decided to contest all upcoming state elections together over the next two years. The decision was made at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of all NDA leaders and chief ministers, shortly after the swearing-in of Delhis Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J P Nadda attended the meeting. The NDAs first challeng

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that people who are already keeping these dog breeds as pets will have to take their responsibility

The three-day event, that began in the temple town, will provide a significant boost to temple and spiritual tourism in the country, says Pramod Sawant

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

'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.