Elections 2026
Digital Desk | Hyderabad/Panjim, Oct 11 (IANS) Terming BJP as Ravan and Congress as Ram, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday appealed to people to help Ram defeat Ravan. He said that he was confident of Congress coming to power in Goa in 2027, and that he could sense the same energy in the state as he experienced in Telangana in 2023 ahead of the Assembly elections. Revanth Reddy was speaking in Goa on Sunday as part of the Congress party's Goy Rakhonn Yatra. The story in Indian
NT Reporter Panaji Expressing displeasure over repeated job scams where individuals have lost lakhs of rupees, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday announced that a detailed inquiry has been ordered into the recent scam linked to the excise and accounts departments. Speaking to the media at Mantralaya in Porvorim, Sawant said investigation will also probe []
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) States have welcomed the decisions taken at the 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Thursday, describing the latest reforms as an important step towards simplifying the tax regime, easing compliance and addressing the concerns faced by businesses and taxpayers. The meeting, which focused largely on procedural and structural reforms, drew positive reactions from finance ministers and chief ministers of several states, who said the cha
Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his iconic roles across Hindi and Marathi cinema, passed away in Goa early Thursday morning at the age of 75 after being found unconscious at his residence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed deep grief, remembering him as a powerhouse performer and a dedicated philanthropist who touched millions through his craft and social work for rural communities.
Recalling his personal association with Patekar, Pramod Sawant said the actor would make it a point to call him whenever he was in Goa.
NT Reporter Panaji Keeping ethanol production in mind, the Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd at Dharbandora will resume operations from the next crushing season after the state cabinet approved its revival under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model on Friday. Speaking to mediapersons at Mantralaya, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said a private bidder has been finalised []
Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is expected to chair a meeting on Monday to discuss and consider the recommendations made by the expert team from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Nagpur, on the traffic management and road-safety arrangements for the newly inaugurated Porvorim elevated corridor. The corridor has been in the news over traffic []
Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji The state Department of Archives is pursuing the acquisition of historical records pertaining to Goa available in public and private archives in Portugal through the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The state government said MEA had responded positively to Chief Minister Pramod Sawants request for assistance in acquiring the records. Sawant []
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that Goa state was formed on the basis of language and it would not be appropriate to alter the existing provision under the official language framework. Speaking on the demand to make Marathi a state language along with Konkani, the Chief Minister said that he []
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the financial assistance under the government welfare schemes namely Griha Aadhar scheme and Dayanand social security scheme (DSSS) will be doubled in the coming days. Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Sawant said his government will ensure 100 per cent increase in the benefits provided under []
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant described the Porvorim elevated corridor as an economic corridor that would improve connectivity between Goas two airports. Speaking after the inauguration of the six-lane elevated corridor on Wednesday, Sawant said it will open to vehicular traffic on September 11 at 4pm. The exercise to collect toll on the []
Govt plans to develop Gopakapattana port in Goa Velha Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that the original site of the Shri Saptakoteshwar temple at Divar will be revived after nearly 450 years as part of the Koti Tirtha Corridor Development Project, and the restoration would be completed within a year. The project []
In big benefit for consumers, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday announced that the state government will provide three LPG cylinders free of cost annually to beneficiaries in the state by crediting Rs 3,000 every year into their bank accounts from September 9. He further stated that forms to avail the benefit of this scheme will be made available at panchayats and with MLAs from September 5.
EDITORIAL CMs composure carries government agenda through 3-day Assembly session Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday night told the House that his government is focusing on futuristic development, and that this is reflected in his Goa Budget. He referred to the infrastructural development Goa has witnessed since 2014 all with the support of the []
Panaji: The state assembly has passed a bill enabling the Goa Housing Board to execute schemes and development projects through joint ventures and revenue-sharing models. Adopting a joint venture model would offer practical, financial and administrative advantages compared with independent construction by the board, as per the bill document. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on
Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday stated in the Assembly that the state would make no compromise on the ongoing Mhadei river diversion dispute and would not withdraw its legal challenges under any circumstances. Sawants statement came in response to Opposition concerns over the Mhadei dispute and recent remarks by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. []
Panaji: The state government will acquire around 2 lakh square metres of Goa University land on the Taleigao plateau to develop a common campus for five colleges, with the new Goa College of Pharmacy and Goa College of Architecture targeted for completion by next year, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday. Replying to the []
Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the government would work with private entities, departments and MLAs to expand market opportunities for products made by self-help groups (SHGs), instead of limiting their sales to local festivals and events. Speaking during a calling-attention discussion moved by Siolim BJP MLA Delilah Lobo on monitoring the functioning, activities and []
NT Reporter Panaji Expressing grief over the deaths and devastation caused by flash floods in Nepal, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that as per initial information no Goans are among the missing tourists. Nepal floods are a very disheartening situation. We are in constant touch with all the national disaster management agencies, Sawant []
Underground cabling, improved lighting, landscaping planned Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said the Goa Medical College (GMC) campus will soon be developed into a five-star campus with underground cabling, improved lighting, landscaping, parking and other facilities through the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC). He added that all efforts would be made to []
Addressing a gathering, Pramod Sawant advises young people entering politics not to work for positions but for resolving peoples problems
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that the Goa state assembly will take up as many as 13 bills on its first day, including supplementary appropriation bills, during the upcoming three-day monsoon session of the House, which is set to begin on August 31. These bills will be passed on the []
Ex-CM Laxmikant Parsekar among those who visited new party bldg Panaji: Ahead of the inauguration of the new state BJP office building at Kadamba Plateau by Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah on September 6, a puja and religious rituals was held at the premises on Thursday. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and BJP state []
Panaji: A sweet revival may soon be on the horizon for Goas agricultural landscape, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday hinting at restarting operations at the Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana, the states only sugar factory, located at Tisk, Dharbandora, in the near future. Sawant was speaking at the inauguration of the 84th Annual Convention []
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday suggested that the Photo Journalists Association Goa (PJAG) use Goa before 2012 and Goa 2012 after as the theme for a future photo contest to document the States transformation, particularly in infrastructure, since 2012. Speaking at the World Photography Day celebration and PJAGs 19th anniversary, organised in association with []
Panaji, August 19: On the occasion of World Photography Day, individuals associated with photography and winners of a photography competition were honored in Goa. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended his greetings to the photographers and praised their efforts to showcase the changing landscape of the state through photography. During the event, the Press Media Photographers ... Read more Goa Celebrates World Photography Day with Honors and Recognition
Vasco: The 127th annual Damodar Saptah began in Vasco on Tuesday afternoon with the installation of the shreefal (coconut) by Prashant Joshi, a member of the Joshi family, followed by a 24-hour recitation of bhajans. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited the port town and sought the blessings of Lord Damodar. The Damodar Bhajani Saptah begins []
NT Reporter Pernem Chief Minister Pramod Sawant called upon the younger generation to shoulder the responsibility of building a developed India, saying the benefits of the countrys progress would largely belong to Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Addressing a gathering on Independence Day at the historic Patradevi memorial, where 33 freedom fighters were martyred in []
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said the Goa Human Resource Development will create 6,000 to 8,000 jobs in the next six months, and linked the job creation to wider efforts on infrastructure, connectivity and cultural preservation. Addressing the people during the 80th Independence Day celebrations held near the old secretariat, the []
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces 6,000 to 8,000 government jobs in six months, along with new infrastructure projects and cultural initiatives.
Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said required infrastructure and IT facilities are being provided to the police department to strengthen policing in the state. The police department is working to ensure safe Goa. We have reduced the police response time (to distress calls) to 9 minutes. We are trying to reduce it further, []
Panaji: Stating that innovation and research provide practical solutions to real challenges, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said research institutions can become valuable partners of the government. He appealed to researchers and students to undertake research and innovation in various sectors in the interest of the state during a programme at Goa University (GU) []
Mumbai, August 4: The Maharashtra government has extended the fishing ban in coastal areas until August 15, considering the breeding season of marine fish. This decision was communicated by Maharashtras Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane during a phone call with Goas Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. Nitesh Rane posted on the social media platform X, informing ... Read more Maharashtra Extends Fishing Ban Until August 15, Minister Seeks Goas Cooperation
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the state government has already urged the Centre to expedite the implementation of Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation in Goa, assuring that personal efforts to resolve the issue are ongoing. Speaking to reporters, Sawant expressed confidence that the central government will move forward with the proposal []
Valpoi: The state government will introduce a pension scheme for full-time rural journalists, who have completed 50 years of age, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said this at the Patrakar Din 2026 programme at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali. Sawant also said the government would introduce special welfare schemes for senior journalists, under which eligible journalists would be []
Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said people from outside the state came to Goa and tried to instigate Goan youth and local residents tojoin NEET protests. However, the Goan youth and their parents were wise and did not fall for this propaganda, he added, pointing out, In the future too Goans []
Goa Chief Minister highlights need to balance urban growth with heritage and environmental concerns
NT Reporter Vasco Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said the state government would place before the Cabinet a proposal to regularise houses in the Goa Housing Board Colony at New Vaddem for a nominal fee of around Rs 10,000, with other charges proposed to be waived. Sawant was speaking while distributing 120 allotment letters []
Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday, July 29, said the recent student agitation in Goa over the NEET exam had stooped to the lowest intellectual level, and that placards demanding activist Umar Khalids release diverted the protest from its original purpose. Addressing the inaugural session of the Goa Shiksha Samagam 2026 in Panaji, Sawant Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscri
Sankhali: The Sal pumping station will be completed within four months, after which Sal and surrounding areas will receive an improved and more reliable water supply, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday. He was speaking after inaugurating the Rs 150-crore Amthane-Cunchelim 150 MLD Raw Water Transmission Project, which he said would strengthen North Goas []
Vasco: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that Mormugao would get a Rs 26-crore 20-bedded Primary Health Centre (PHC) by August 15, 2027. Although the Chicalim Sub-District Hospital was located within an 8-9 km radius, the government decided to provide Mormugao with its own PHC, said Sawant after laying the foundation stone for the []
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, on Saturday,said that the resignation by the Union Education Minister DharmendraPradhan reflected the same sense of responsibility that has marked his four decades in public life. In a social media post, Sawant said that Pradhan had served the nation with conviction and tireless energy in various roles, beginning []
NT Reporter Ponda Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said Goa is increasingly being recognised not only for its coastline but also for its temples, traditions and hinterland experiences, aligning with the state governments vision of promoting Tourism Beyond the Sea and Beaches. Inaugurating the three-day Chikhal Kalo Festival 2026 at the Devki Krishna Maidan []
Sankhali: Urging students to set high goals and work relentlessly towards achieving them, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said success comes only to those who pursue their dreams with determination, perseverance and consistency. Merely spending time watching reels on mobile phones will not help you gain knowledge. Instead, students should use technology to learn new skills, []
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed grief at the demise of his party colleague, who represented the Taleigao assembly constituency in North Goa district.
Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said a new scheme is on the anvil to provide a 50 per cent subsidy on electric vehicles for licensed motorcycle pilots and auto-rickshaw operators. The Department of New and Renewable Energy (DNRE) has been directed to formulate a comprehensive scheme providing up to 50 per cent subsidy []
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said industry-linked training would help produce highly skilled fire service personnel and indicated that the government may consider making a recognised ITI qualification in Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management a prerequisite for future recruitment to the Fire & Emergency Services Department. The Directorate of Fire []
NT Reporter Panaji Stating that spirituality can bring stability and compassion in politics, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday stressed on the need to integrate spirituality, ethical values and a spirit of service inpublic life. The Chief Minister was addressing the inaugural session of a conference on Politicians on Spirituality in Politics for a Peaceful []
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the panel's two-day meeting in Goa, Chaudhary said consultations held across the country had received overwhelming support from civil society stakeholders for the proposal. He also cited estimates suggesting that frequent elections cost the Indian economy nearly Rs 7 lakh crore. The committee held discussions on the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, beginning its Goa visit with an interaction involving chief minister Pramod Sawant and members of
Says Centre sanctioned Rs 16,440 cr since 2014 Panaji: Stating that the Centre has sanctioned road infrastructure projects costing more than Rs 16,440 crore for Goa since 2014, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday sought continued support from the central government for key infrastructure projects in the state. Sawant said that the construction of a []
Panaji: To protect Goan identity in the fishing trade, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday announced that the fisheries department will issue mandatory fish seller cards to traditional fishermen. Sawant said only those possessing these cards will be allowed to sell fish in markets and villages, adding that a 15-year residence certificate will be compulsory []
NT Reporter Panaji Alleging that Goans are being denied adequate healthcare benefits, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to provide annual health insurance of Rs 10 lakh to every Goan family without any income criterion. Many Goans are forced to seek expensive treatment at private hospitals because of gaps []
NT Reporter Ponda Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday assured the people of Ponda that he had come to solve your problems, not for politics while holding an on-the-spot Janata Darbar at Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir in the absence of an elected MLA for the constituency. Responding to questions over the opening of an MGP []
EDITORIAL Agriculture reforms require field accountability and stronger implementation Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday warned officials of the Agriculture Department of action if they fail to perform their duties. Speaking at Krushi Pe Charcha in Sankhali, he advised agriculture officers not to limit themselves to office work but also to step into the fieldregularly []
NT Reporter Sankhali Advising agriculture department officers not to limit themselves to office work but to also be out in the field, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday warned that strict action would be taken against officials who fail to perform their duties sincerely. Addressing an agricultural conference in Sankhali, Sawant urged officers to regularly []
NT Reporter Panaji Stating that the government will not issue new licences for rent-a-bike and rent-a-car services, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said the rapid growth of the rent-a-bike business has severely impacted the livelihood of the states traditional motorcycle taxi pilots. Assuring full government support to the community, Sawant also warned of stringent []
Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, on Monday saidthe state government has identified 2,000 sqm of land for the proposed Goa Vithal-Rakhumai Bhavanin Pandharpur. Sawant said that the building would likely beinaugurated during thenext wari. He also announced that the government has purchased a 4,000 sqm plot in Ayodhya, where Goa Ram Niwas will []
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday called upon Goan youth to take up the business of keeping Goa clean and green. Cleaning and greening are the two new areas where we need entrepreneurs, and the government is ready to pay for it, said Sawant at the Rural Accelerator Programme 2026, held at []
Sankhali: In a major initiative to make waste management in Goa more scientific, efficient and environmentally sustainable, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday announced that the government will set up Nisargaruna rapid composting units in a phased manner across all municipalities and village panchayats. To ensure the projects successful implementation, the government will organise hands-on []
Campus to be set up entirely on govt land Special Correspondent Panaji: Stating that there is no reason to oppose the setting up of IIT Goas permanent campus in Farmagudi, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday assured that even a small part of the Katamgal Dada area in the vicinity of this proposed campus will []
Urge Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for immediate action Special Correspondent Panaji: Tribal Welfare Minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Wednesday said that the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community in Goa is moving ahead with patience regarding political reservation, but warned that if the government declares it is not possible, they will decide on their future course of action. []
Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said Goa is set to benefit from new-age courses offered by private universities entering the state, backed byadvancement, innovation and technical research, alongside the traditional courses available through Goa University. The private universities have also helped students from Goa pursue higher education within the state and []
Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that one of the most significant aspects of Goa CARES Study initiative is to position Goa as an emerging centre for advanced public health research and international scientific collaboration. Stating that non-communicable diseases like cardiac diseases, diabetes, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and lifestyle-related conditions have []
Appeals for daily practice to instil discipline Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday stressed the need to practise yoga daily to inculcate discipline and build focus, confidence and emotional resilience. Addressing a gathering at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Santa Cruz on the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, []
Special Correspondent Panaji The Gomantak Bhandari Samaj has submitted a representation to the Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant seeking his immediate intervention to address the growing distress among farmers caused by the unprecedented delay in the arrival of the monsoon across the state. As on June 20, 2026, Goa has not received adequate rainfall, severely affecting []
Special Correspondent Panaji: The state government on Wednesday decided to waive off all penalties in electricity bill after facing a lot of flak from the people over the steep power bills. The move came after Chief Minister Pramod Sawant held a meeting with the Chief Electrical Engineer Stephen Fernandes and other officials on Wednesday evening []
Special Correspondent Panaji Around two lakh people are expected to participate in the International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21 at more than 1,000 locations across Goa from6 am onwards, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday while appealing to people to join the event and help set a new world record. Government employees, []
Govt mulls bus fare concession for women working in firms Panaji : Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said the state government will introduce new regulations for companies, including revision in the minimum wages in the private sector, adding that the state government is mulling providing concessions in bus fare for women working in the []