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Goa CM Pramod Sawant orders probe into Muslim youth's claim of assault by Tablighi members

Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday directed the police to investigate into a case of alleged assault on a Muslim youth allegedly by members of the Tablighi Jamaat a

UK to evacuate its citizens from next week

The British government will charter special flights to rescue its citizens stranded in India, including Goa, from next week onwards, the British high commission said on S

Famed Sikh langar service feeds over 300 affected due to lockdown in Goa

Goa: Virtual classes save the day for schools, pupils

As the lockdown advances, a few private schools have begun using Microsoft Team, PowerPoint presentations and other online tools and applications to ensure that learning

Goa: For seniors, angels walked in where government failed to tread

Goa: One more tests positive for Covid-19, state's tally rises to seven

One more Covid-19 positive case has been reported in Goa on Saturday. The man from north Goa was under quarantine after a foreign trip has tested positive for coronavirus

As Goa government mounts rescue effort, some seafarers say they are safer onboard

Even as the Goa government makes efforts to bring back over 8,000 seafarers, some stakeholders suggest that the offshore seamen remain safer aboard the ships which serves

Will give dates 10 days before X, XII exams start: Goa CM

Chief minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday that students appearing for their SSC and HSSC exams would be informed 10 days prior to the exam. We will not announce last-mi

Bicholim man held for Nizamuddin post

A 50-year-old person from Bicholim was arrested on Friday and subsequently released on bail after he allegedly posted I love Nizamuddin on social media.

Goa: Virtual board games help take boredom out of home

As the nationwide lockdown heads into its second week, traditional board games like Scrabble and Monopoly are making a comeback, but this time, in a digital avatar.

For first time, holy week without the congregation

For the first time in recent memory, Catholics will mark holy week this year without many of the traditions and ceremonies usually associated with it.

50% Jamaat members tested, waiting for results: Goa CM

Chief minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday that the state has tested 23 samples of Tablighi Jamaat members and their results are awaited. The remaining 23 samples would

Goa cop hits the road with a mic, becomes viral star

The sight of a policeman singing, entertaining and enlightening the public from middle of deserted roads has attracted plenty of attention.

Sailor is sixth Covid-19 positive case in state

Goas tally of Covid-19 cases increased to six on Friday after a 53-year-old Goan with travel history tested positive for the virus. The man, a sailor by profession, had a

Goa bans eggs, chickens from other states

The state government has banned the entry of poultry and poultry products, including eggs, into Goa from neighbouring states in view of the confirmation of avian influenz

46 in Goa who attended Jamaat meet identified and quarantined

Chief minister Pramod Sawant said on Thursday that his government has identified 46 people in the state who attended the markaz of the Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi last month

No food, elephants in Goa pay price for lockdown

Staying in their holding areas in Goa with minimum feed at their disposal, captive animals like elephants are worse hit during the lockdown.

Health surveys in villages to detect Covid-19 suspects: Goa CM

Stepping up measures to combat Covid-19, chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that the state authorities will conduct health surveys in villages to find out if a

Postpone weddings: Church braces for a longer lockdown

Marriages and baptisms scheduled for after Easter Sunday may have to be postponed if the lockdown continues. Forseeing that the country might be compelled to extend the 2

Visa suspension hits post-Lent marriages, keeps families apart

Indias suspension of tourist visas and denial of entry to overseas citizen of India (OCI) card holders has forced couples to delay that new chapter in their lives and has

Homoeopathic, ayurvedic meds cured Prince Charles of Covid: Shripad Naik

Union Ayush minister Shripad Naik said on Thursday that he has been informed that Prince Charles tested negative for coronavirus after he took ayurvedic and homoeopathic

Goa: Citizens find two-hourly passes too short, of no use without fuel

Senior citizens, persons with disability and pregnant women have questioned the governments logic of granting them a two-hour temporary pass facility without factoring in

Goa government goes the extra mile for 458 migrants at Navelim

From health check-ups and adequate nutrition, to extra shower facilities and recreation options, the state government is doing all it can to ensure that the 458 urban hom

Goa schools to remain shut till April 14

The last circular of the directorate of education (DoE), on closure of schools due to threat of Covid-19 infection, had stated that institutes will be shut till March 31.

Goa: Online mock tests for Class X students soon

With the Class X state board exams deferred due to the lockdown, the directorate of education (DoE) along with the state council of educational research and training (SCE

Goa: Faking a fast for lockdown parole, prisoners get caught in the act

After an agitation launched to secure lockdown parole a few days ago by some inmates at Colvale Central Jail failed, a few of them began a hunger strike two days ago. But

Goa government to start online medical consultancy

Citizens unable to visit doctors during this lockdown period need not worry as Goa government, in association with Clinikk Healthcare, has introduced a medical teleconsul

Supply chain of essentials to regularise within a week

Tucks carrying grocery items and essentials have started coming into the state enabling stockists and distributors to replenish stocks. However, market sources said it ma

Goa washes its hands of food supply, outsources it to netas

Ten days after the lockdown began, chief minister Pramod Sawants much-touted home delivery system has turned out to be a damp squib. The state administration has virtuall

Live from the living room, with one simple message

In times of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, musicians and artists are putting their talent to good use.

France, Italy bring in flights to take back their citizens

In addition to the two German and Finnish relief flights that took off from Goa International Airport on Tuesday and Wednesday with 647 passengers, Italy and France also

Government identifies 9 in Goa who attended Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi

The state government said on Wednesday that nine persons in Goa who were in Delhi to attend the Tablighi Jamaats markaz last month have been quarantined. A senior health

Goa: A day not enough, say boat owners on March 31 deadline

Goa: Workers building Quepem mkt complex left in lurch

Goa: Training to cooking, players make themselves at home

Goa: Without regular professional care, special children struggle during lockdown

Goa goverment, MEA may evacuate 8,000 Goans abroad: CM Pramod Sawant

Centre, state get 2 days to reply on CISF deployment

The Goa human rights commission on Monday took cognizance of a petition against the deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Goa amid Covid-19 outbreak a

With rabi crop ready for harvest, farmers in a fix

Farmers in Canacona taluka are staring at an uncertain future as the 21-day lockdown is coinciding with the rabi crop harvesting season. They are afraid of their efforts

Navy, Defence Security Corps pitch in to supply food to needy in Vasco

With several people struggling to feed themselves amidst a supply crisis, the Indian Navy and the Defence Security Corps (DSC) reached out to residents and migrant worker

Safety of medical staff ensured: Goa Government to Bombay HC

The state government on Monday informed the high court of Bombay at Goa that all doctors and staff have been provided with 17,000 tablets as per Indian Council of Medical

Bizmen shield corona-hit clients with refund cover

Some businesses are leaving legalities aside and offering full refunds to clients should the need arise, in wake of the pandemic. Professional wedding photography service