Panaji, May 15: Ketan Bhatikar, a renowned physiotherapist and Congress leader, passed away on Friday morning, sparking a wave of mourning in Goas political landscape. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and several other leaders have expressed their condolences over Bhatikars untimely demise. Reports indicate that Bhatikar was bitten by a snake while stopping at Anmod Ghat ... Read more Goas Congress Leader Ketan Bhatikar Passes Away, Leaders Express Condolences

Pushes for higher credit-deposit ratio Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday urged banks in the state to increase loan exposure to exporters, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), women-led enterprises and agriculture-linked activities during a quarterly State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) meeting on Thursday. He also highlighted the need for an increased credit in []

Says Koti Tirth project at Diwar will begin soon Special Correspondent Panaji: Stating that Old Goa is witnessing a visible change in spiritual tourism, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that the place, once known mainly for its churches, is now also being recognised for temples and a math in the surrounding areas, describing []

Panaji: The State Cabinet, on Thursday, approved a proposal to constitute the Goa Livelihood Forum as the implementing agency for the operation, management, maintenance and sustainable development of GoVan multi-product processing centres across the state. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that, to support the initiative, the Cabinet has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 1 crore []

The new facility serves as a vital link connecting Vasco city with Dabolim Airport, Madgaon, and other parts of South Goa

NT Reporter Calangute The Rs 46 crore waterway improvement works along the Tar-Moira river is likely to be completed by November, said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday. Sawant directed officials to expedite desilting work and remove bottlenecks, particularly under culverts at the highway bridge and Tar bridge, to ensure smooth water flow and mitigate []

Panaji, May 1: On Friday, Goas Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated a series of worker-centric welfare schemes at Lok Bhavan, coinciding with International Labor Day. These initiatives aim to empower the workforce across the state and enhance social security. The unveiling took place in the presence of Revenue, Labor, and Employment Minister Atanasio Monserrate and ... Read more Goa Chief Minister Launches Worker Welfare Schemes on International Labor Day

Panaji, May 1: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated a series of worker-centric welfare schemes at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of International Labour Day. The initiatives aim to empower the workforce across the state and strengthen social security. The unveiling of these schemes took place in the presence of Revenue, Labour and Employment Minister ... Read more Goa CM Launches Worker Welfare Schemes on Labour Day

The three-day annual conference of CERT-In empanelled auditing organizations, SAMVAAD 2026, commenced today at BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa Campus and will continue till April 29, bringing together over 500 delegates from across India and abroad. The conference, themed “Securing Digital Bharat through Future-Ready Audits: Adapting, Assuring, Advancing,” aims to strengthen India’s cyber security ecosystem through collaboration, innovation, and forward-looking audit frameworks. &nb

Panaji: A candlelight protest was held in Old Goa on Sunday seeking the resignation of Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho over derogatory remarks made against St Francis Xavier at a function in Vasco where he was present. Protesters raised slogans of Resign, resign and said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant should take responsibility and resign, alleging that []

New Delhi, April 24: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant is celebrating his birthday today. On this special occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several BJP leaders extended their warm wishes, hoping for his long and healthy life while praising his contributions to Goas development. Prime Minister Modi took to ... Read more PM Modi Wishes Goa CM Pramod Sawant a Happy Birthday, Praises His Development Efforts

Panaji: More than 100 people staged a demonstration in Vasco town of South Goa on Thursday, April 23, demanding the immediate arrest of right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar over his alleged derogatory remarks against St Francis Xavier. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said efforts were on to trace Khattar and prevent him from fleeing the country. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o

Special Correspondent Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said running schools is not a business, as the careers of students are shaped through educational institutions. Education should not be treated as a profit-driven activity, Sawant said, adding that schools exist to shape students futures and contribute to their overall development, while teachers play a []

CM Pramod Sawant announces establishment of WPU Goa University

Panaji, April 16: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant held an important meeting with a delegation from the Zimbabwean government. The primary aim of this meeting was to enhance cooperation between the two nations in the fields of STEM education, robotics, and artificial intelligence, while also strengthening global partnerships for future education. During the meeting, ... Read more Goa Chief Minister Discusses STEM Education Collaboration with Zimbabwe Delegation

States seats likely to increase but no clarity on number Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday strongly advocated for the implementation of womens reservation in legislative bodies, asserting that he would not object even if his own assembly constituency is reserved for women once the law takes effect. Sawant was addressing a gathering at []

A distinguished scientist and an institution builder, Dr Raghunath Mashelkar has brought immense pride to India through his pioneering work in science, innovation The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry will confer the prestigious Gomant Gaurav Sanman upon the distinguished scientist Dr Raghunath Mashelkar at the hands of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday (April []

Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant termed the cancellation of the Ponda bypoll by the Bombay High Court at Goa as very shocking, stating that the government is awaiting the Election Commissions notification and remains in constant touch with the partys central leadership. Sawant said a review of the High Court decision has been []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review key reforms proposed for panchayats, with a focus on strengthening garbage management systems across the state. Sawant said that panchayats are at the forefront of delivering basic civic services and must be equipped with better systems to manage waste effectively. []

NT Reporter Panaji The state government on Wednesday said that if commercial LPG users apply for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, they can avail an additional 20% LPG quota, taking the total entitlement up to 40% as announced earlier by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has permitted the additional []

Panaji, April 1: Goas Chief Minister Pramod Sawant submitted his self-enumeration for the 2027 Census on Wednesday. This initiative marks Goas participation in a nationwide effort aimed at compiling accurate and comprehensive data. The Chief Minister emphasized that the census is not merely a numbers game; it serves as a crucial foundation for the development ... Read more Goa Chief Minister Submits Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census, Encourages Public Participation

Sawant also agrees to other demands of locals Margao: The 49-day protest held by the residents of Mirabag in Sanvordem against the proposed Rs 280-crore bandhara project on Zuari River came to an end on Monday after the agitators called off the protest following an assurance from Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that the project would []

Sanguem: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, on Monday, said healthcare facilities in Goa are comparable to those in other states, stressing that the government is focusing not only on quality medical care but also on preventive healthcare. Speaking after inaugurating the new PHC building and dialysis centre at Sanguem, Sawant said the Sanguem Primary Health Centre []

Ponda: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that Ponda could soon host a full-fledged IIT campus. Describing Ponda as an emerging Temple City surrounded by a growing educational hub, Sawant hinted at plans to establish an Indian Institute of Technology in Ponda taluka. Our government is committed to inclusive growth under the vision of []

NT Reporter Panaji/Sankhali Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said women need to prioritise their health and access a strong healthcare system, noting that their well-being is crucial to family welfare. Addressing a gathering in Sankhali, Sawant said the government launched a free medical check-up initiative for women above 40 years, titled Check by Dotor, across government []

Panaji: In a major blow to the Town and Country Planning Department, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said he has directed the department to withdraw the approval granted for the conversion of 80,926 square metres of land in Sankhali Assembly constituency under Section 39A of the TCP Act. Responding to media questions, Sawant said []

Oil firms: Avoid panic buying Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday sought to allay fears over the availability of petrol and diesel in the state, assuring that sufficient fuel stock is in place for the next eight days and urged citizens not to panic. Addressing mediapersons at Mantralaya, Porvorim, Sawant said the government has []

NT Reporter Panaji Goa has witnessed a sharp decline in sugarcane cultivation over the last five years, with almost 45 per cent fewer farmers growing the crop and a corresponding drop in the area under cultivation, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the State Legislative Assembly. According to the data tabled in the ongoing assembly session, []

First CM post statehood to complete period continuously Panaji: In a first, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today completes seven continuous years in office, marking a significant political milestone in the states post-statehood history. An Ayurvedic doctor, Sawant was sworn in as Chief Minister of Goa at the age of 45, on March 19, 2019,following the []

Panaji: The state administration has identified 261 abandoned vehicles since 2022, of which 179 have been removed, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. Police officials said vehicles are often left parked in lots or on roads for days or months, denying space to other users and causing inconvenience to motorists and pedestrians. Referring to the steps []

NT Reporter Panaji Pointing to the intensified action against drug trafficking, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has informed the state Legislative Assembly that the Goa Police registered 740 drug cases and arrested 899 accused over the last five years. He added that the conviction rate in drug cases has been rising, with the police achieving an []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that 33,384 foreigners were registered with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) Goa during 2024 and 2025, and 29 foreign nationals were found involved in illegal drug trade during the same period. In a written reply tabled in the Assembly, Sawant said that if foreigners exceed []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant attended the 44th convocation ceremony of Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, where he was conferred an honorary Doctor of Literature (D Litt) by the institution. Sawant said he was pleased to receive the honour from the university founded on the ideals and vision of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, whom he []

Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday stated that sufficient stock of LPG cylinders for domestic use is available in the state, while commercial users such as hotels and restaurants will receive only 20 per cent of their usual supply. Sawant chaired a high-level meeting at Mantralaya on Friday to review the reported shortage of []

Agencies Pune Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth will confer Honorary D. Litt. degree upon three eminent personalities, including Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in recognition of their contributions to society. The other recipients will be A Mahesh Kumar Reddy, Chairman of AMR Group and renowned hospitality expert and Chef Hemant Oberoi. The honorary degrees will be conferred []

Centre steps up efforts to secure alternative supplies Panaji : Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that Goa has a minimum of 15 days stock of LPG cylinders, adding that a circular was issued on Tuesday by the Centre to stop the supply of commercial LPG bottles. The shortage has been attributed to the []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday informed the Goa Legislative Assembly that the state government has signed an agreement with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to undertake a comprehensive study on the carrying capacity of villages. Replying to the general discussion on the Budget 2026-27 on Tuesday in the House, Sawant []

Chief Minister, in his Budget speech, said Happiness Index of Goans is increasing Last week, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who holds the Finance portfolio, presented the Budget for the financial year 2026-27, which in all probability could be the election-year Budget. Standing at Rs 30,195 crore, the annual financial statement indicated a growth of 7.21 []

NT Reporter Panaji/Pernem Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered a thorough investigation into the alleged assault on advocate Sadanand Vaingankar at Dhargal in Pernem. Vaingankar was allegedly assaulted by a group of people on Friday while inspecting a site at Dhargal, where illegal construction was suspected to have been carried out. The Chief Ministers office []

NT Reporter Porvorim Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced an allocation of Rs251 crore for the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs in the 202627 state budget, with a focus on strengthening sports infrastructure and supporting athletes across the state. Out of the Rs251 crore allocated to Sports and Youth Affairs, Rs176 crore is designated for []

The Goa state Budget for 2026-27, presented by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, marks a decisive step towards building a sustainable and innovative economy. With a total outlay of Rs 22,500 crore, an 8 per cent increase over the previous years Rs 20,833 crore, this budget has projected a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of Rs []

Special Correspondent Panaji Stating that the recent global scenario and its subsequent effects are expected to have a significant impact on the economy of Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday presented an all inclusive budget for 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 30,195 crore and a revenue surplus of Rs 1,666 crore. The budget []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced in the annual budget for the financial year 202627 that the government will fill 2,500 posts in various departments through the Goa Staff Selection Commission. He said the commission has been working effectively and transparently since its inception and that the recruitment process has been conducted purely []

NT Reporter Panaji With budgetary allocation of over Rs 3,400 crore to the education sector, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday announced various schemes including Mukhyamantri Udaan Bharari Yojana to provide financial assistance to aspiring lady pilots, integrated school complex at Sankhali, providing biodegradable sanitary pads to students in high schools and higher secondary schools, []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced in the annual budget for the financial year 202627 that a fund provision of Rs 1,237.5 crore has been made under the Public Works Department for improvement of roads and construction of bridges in all assembly constituencies. He also announced that MLAs will get sanctions of up []

NT Reporter Panaji The state government has proposed an expenditure of Rs 1,650 crore over the next two years for the Goas Umbrella Programme Climate and Disaster Resilient Greener Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said while presenting the state Budget. The programme has received in-principle approval from the Department of Economic Affairs and is []

NT Reporter Panaji The state government has allocated Rs 1,100 crore for the police department, of which Rs 1,044 crore is towards revenue expenditure and Rs 56 crore towards capital expenditure. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the Goa Police have achieved an 87.72 per cent detection rate. He said the government aims to strengthen []

NT Reporter Panaji To encourage young women to take up skill development, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, on Friday, announced Mukhyamantri Sukanya Kaushal Vikas Protsahan Yojana under which tuition fees will be waived off entirely to women candidates who enroll for trades in government ITIs. This will reduce the dropout rate and encourage women to take []

Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday presented the annual budget for the fiscal year 202627, outlining financial provisions of over Rs 1,000 crore across sectors ranging from religion and education to health, employment, skilling, housing and urban development. Stating that the Happiness Index of Goans is increasing day by day, the Chief []

NT Reporter Panaji With a total allocation of over Rs 2,200 crore for the health sector, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday announced establishment of a new AYUSH Department. The new Department will focus on traditional Indian systems of medicine. The Directorate of Health Services (DHS) saw an increase of 10.8 per cent in the []

NT Reporter Ponda Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, on Thursday, said festivals like Shigmotsav showcase the traditional way of Goan life and reflect communal harmony in the state. Late Ravi Naik was the first to start village-level Shigmo celebrations across the state. Traditional Shigmotsav allows us to showcase our culture, heritage and traditions and make it []

NT Reporter Panaji With the 14-day budget session of the assembly is scheduled to begin on March 6, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will present the annual Budget for the financial year 2026-27 on the first day at 4.30 pm. The Budget is expected to outline the governments financial priorities and policy direction for the coming []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday announced that no bigger offshore casino vessel will arrive on River Mandovi as a replacement for an existing smaller vessel, for now. A delegation of Ponjekars Against Casinos, comprising residents of Panaji and activists, met the Chief Minister at his official residence at Altinho in the []

NT Reporter Panaji Stating that the government will try to present a people-friendly budget for the financial year 2026-27, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has already given its suggestions. Speaking to media after attending a core committee meeting of the state BJP, Sawant said, We have been seeking []

NT Reporter Ponda Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that the state government is working towards a target of 168 libraries across the state, of which 20 have already been completed to promote digital learning. We are investing in knowledge, nurturing reading habits, and focusing on human development as we move towards Viksit Bharat 2047, Sawant []

NT Reporter Panaji St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar on Monday accused Chief Minister Pramod Sawant of going back on his words over the assurance that cases registered in connection with protests against Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act would not be pursued. Many have been issued summons. The CM has failed []

NT Reporter Panaji A delegation representing the states medical fraternity met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to discuss issues concerning public health, healthcare infrastructure and policy reforms as part of ongoing stakeholder consultations in preparation for the forthcoming state Budget session. During the meeting, IMA Goa State President Dr Shraddha raised the need to appoint special []

Big farm outlay planned; CM pushes for 18,000 Ha khazan land revival Sankhali: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that the upcoming state Budget will make substantial financial provisions for group farming and overall agricultural development. Stating that farmers are central to Goas development agenda, Sawant said, The state should not fully rely on []

Panaji : Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday visited St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar, who has been admitted to a private hospital in Panaji following the withdrawal of the hunger strike that had been resorted to demand the revocation of Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act. After six relentless days of []

NT Reporter Panaji Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday reiterated their commitment to a drug-free India and Goa at a programme marking five years of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) in Bambolim. As the country is moving ahead aiming Viksit Bharat 2047, the Nasha []

Says protestors crossed all limits, strict action will be taken Panaji: Stating that the protestors, who came to Panaji in support of St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar, had crossed all the limits on February 23, 2026 by protesting outside the residence of the Town and Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on []

Panaji: The Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (Goa-IPB) on Wednesday approved 10 projects, which collectively involve a proposed investment of Rs 445 crore and are expected to generate approximately 801 jobs. The 41st Board meeting, which was chaired by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, comprehensively deliberated on various investment proposals spanning multiple sectors, with a []

St Andre MLA refuses to agree, vows to continue agitation Panaji : In a late night development, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant offered to keep the proposals under the controversial Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, in abeyance provided St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar withdraws his indefinite hunger strike. He said the []

State home to prestigious institutions, high schools equipped with modern facilities: CM Panaji : Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said the state government has provided diverse career opportunities for the Goan youth through the implementation of the startup policy, creation of educational facilities, and other initiatives, making Goa the only state to do so. []

Leaders must behave responsibly Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday took exception to the protest morcha by Opposition MLAs and other demonstrators at the residence of Town and Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane, calling it inappropriate. However, he refrained from commenting on their demand to scrap the controversial Section 39A of the Town and []

The Goa Chief Minister said the actions of the Youth Congress at the AI Summit amount to political recklessness and tarnish the country's image

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday urged citizens to adopt rooftop solar systems to help Goa move towards self-sufficiency in electricity and reduced carbon emissions. Stating that 3,100 citizens in Goa have registered for solar energy units under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, he said, The state must expand participation to achieve []

Pernem: Announcing that Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL) has signed a three-year agreement with the Goa government and GMR to organise Formula 4 events in the state, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said. Formula 4 was important to build confidence and create the environment and infrastructure if Goa has to host Formula 1 in []

NT Reporter Pernem Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said that hosting international sporting events such as the Formula 4 championship will significantly boost sports tourism in Goa and expressed hope that the state would one day host a Formula 1 race. Speaking on the sidelines of the inaugural Formula 4 street racing event held []

Panaji: Denying rumours and misinformation over alleged move to close civilian operations at Goa International Airport, Dabolim, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that there is no proposal, plan, or intention on the part of the state government to shut down civilian operations at the airport. The airport continues to play a vital role []

Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who also holds the finance portfolio, will present the annual budget for the financial year 2026-27 on March 6, the first day of the 14-day session of the Goa Legislative Assembly. The announcement was made by Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar on Tuesday while addressing the media in his chamber at Porvorim. []

Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said the state government has been pressing the Centre to consider Goa for the funding pattern of 90:10 like the northeastern and Himalayan states, under centrally sponsored schemes. Speaking during a talk and discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 at social media influencers and intellectual meet in Panaji, []

Margao: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has assured traditional fishermen of Benaulim that space would be made available for parking boats, repairing nets and selling fish at the defunct prawn hatchery. The assurance was given at the first-ever Rampon Day celebrations held on Benaulim beach, where the chief minister also stressed the need to strengthen Goas []

Special Correspondent Panaji Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Saturday said that her ministry will extend all assistance for the welfare of local adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating mothers, as also Anganwadi children. I have met the Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant and discussed these issues, including quality nutrition for children and []

NT Reporter Ponda The government on Friday assured that long-pending grievances of Ponda residents will be resolved within 24 hours through the Sarkar Tumchya Dari outreach programme. Not a single citizen will return empty-handed with our Sarkar Tumchya Dari initiative, said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant at the Sarkar Tumchya Dari held in Ponda taluka. On []

Special Correspondent Panaji: Urging the young generation to read books, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Wednesday said that the joy achieved through reading of physical books cannot be experienced by reading them online. Speaking at the Goa Book Festival 2026, Sawant said the festival will lay the foundation stone for Vikasit Bharat, further adding that education []

NT Reporter Panaji Congress on Wednesday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 has exposed what it termed as hollow claims made by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant during his post-Budget press conference. Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president Amit Patkar said that despite tall rhetoric of a visionary, people-centric and growth-oriented Budget, the ground reality is that []

NT Reporter Panaji Exuding confidence that is government would get nearly Rs 4,000 crore from the Centre through various means under Union Budget 2026-27, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Monday said the fund will also include money under the scheme for special assistance to states for capital investment, providing 50-year interest-free loans to boost state capital []

NT Reporter Pernem Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Monday said the state government will set up a new medical college in Pernem block. The Chief Minister made the announcement during inauguration of the Government Hospital and Research Centre in Tuem, Pernem, which has been designated as a linked facility to the Goa Medical College and Hospital []

Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the guidance given by Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin to party MLAs and ministers on Friday was highly motivating. Sawant was speaking after attending a meeting of BJP ministers, MPs and MLAs in Panaji, which was chaired by Nabin. The chief minister said Nabins clear message []

PadmavatiPrabhu Panaji The Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Policy 2026, which was unveiled by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday, aims to regulate the wellness ecosystem in the state apart from giving a boost to wellness tourism by attracting high-end and quality tourists. The policy is aimed at positioning Goa as a leading national and []

NT Reporter Sankhali Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has appealed to young farmers to take advantage of the Swayampurna and Atmanirbhar scheme, stressing that attracting youth to group farming and bringing all fallow land in Sankhali under cultivation remained a key objective. Under the scheme aimed at strengthening the state governments Green and White Revolution, a []

NT Reporter Panaji Stating that Goa is known for its natural beauty, biodiversity and spiritual harmony, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that his government is now taking steps towards giving the state a new identity of global wellness destination. Sawant said the government and the stakeholders together need to tap the international visitors []

Special Correspondent Panaji Giving a push to hi-tech education in the state, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday flagged off a Lab on Wheels under the collaborative partnership of Goa State Council of Educational Research and Training (GSCERT), directorate of higher education, Porvorim, and Infosys Springboard, at the Cujira Educational Complex, Bambolim. Sawant, who also []

NT Reporter Panaji Reacting to the Chief Ministers statement that a further decision on the proposed Unity Mall would be taken after a survey, Chairman of the Wetland and Biodiversity Committee Govind Shirodkar on Thursday said, This clearly indicates that the project can be cancelled. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, during a meeting with Chimbel villagers []

Unity Mall Goa faces protest over environmental concerns NT Reporter Panaji Stating that shifting the Unity Mall project to another site is difficult, as the project has already reached an advanced stage, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said Rs 25 crore has already been spent on it. It is a steel structure project, many []

Goa water shortage linked to ageing pipelines and supply gaps NT Reporter Panaji Minister for Drinking Water Subhash Phal Dessai Wednesday said that the issue of water shortage in most parts of Goa will be resolved in the next four months. Briefing media after a meeting with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the minister said that []

NT Reporter Panaji Minister for Drinking Water Subhash Phal Dessai Wednesday said that the issue of water shortage in most parts of Goa will be resolved in the next four months. Briefing media after a meeting with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the minister said that currently 26% of Goas households receive water supply for 24 []