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Goa to host Indian Maritime Conclave from October 3 to 5

The event is likely to be attended by chiefs of navies and their representatives from Indian Ocean littoral countries.

25 Sep 2019 8:26 PM

Sawant reasoned that the move is set to boost tourism in the state which will compensate for the potential revenue loss. (Photo: File)

GST move to cut tourism services tax won't hit revenue: Goa CM

In recent meeting, the GST Council resolved to decrease tax on hotel room tariff from 28 per cent to 18 per cent.

24 Sep 2019 9:05 PM

Council also decided to a withdraw a circular issued in June which prescribed that the additional discount given by a company to a dealer.

In-principle decision to link Aadhaar with GST registration

The GST Council may consider merging the two brackets 12 per cent and 18 per cent to a single bracket.

21 Sep 2019 10:42 AM

State finance ministers and the federal finance minister as the chair, will shortly meet to decide on reducing tax rates to boost growth that has fallen to a six-year low.

GST panel likely to recommend tax cuts on 20-25 products: sources

The proposed GST tax cuts will have limited impact on government revenue.

20 Sep 2019 12:12 PM

In a faux pas, the Goa government on Thursday released a media statement wishing people on the Teachers Day and mentioning the late Manohar Parrikar as the current chief minister. (Photo: File)

In faux pas, Goa govt releases Teachers Day statement that quoted late CM Manohar Parrikar

Director of Information and Publicity Meghana Shetgaonkar told PTI an inquiry has been initiated to find out the erring officer.

06 Sep 2019 8:43 AM

Notably, Ghosh had won 12 medals in international swimming competitions with the first coming at the Asian Swimming Championships in Hong Kong in 1984. (Photo: Twitter | @vinodkapri)

'Won't get hired anywhere in India': Rijiju on swimming coach who molested minor

The incident came to light after a video surfaced on social media.

05 Sep 2019 4:51 PM

'The chief minister asked the personnel of his escort vehicle to help the traffic police clear the road blockade. He also left behind one of his vehicles with instructions to the personnel not to leave the place till normal vehicular movement was restored,' an official in the CMO said. (Photo: File)

Goa CM Pramod Sawant asks escort vehicle personnel to help clear traffic jam

The entire road was blocked due to an accident involving a huge truck-trolley near Old Goa.

29 Aug 2019 12:35 PM

Chief ministers of three states - Devendra Fadnavis (Maharashtra), Vijay Rupani (Gujarat), Pramod Sawant (Goa) - and representatives from the Union Territories of Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli attended the meeting. (Photo: Twitter | @AmitShah)

Amit Shah chairs Western Zonal Council meet in Goa

The zonal councils provide a forum where irritants between the Centre and states, and among the states themselves can be resolved.

22 Aug 2019 6:05 PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanavis, his Gujarat counterpart Vijay Rupani, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and administrators from Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli will attend the conclave. (Photo: ANI)

Amit Shah arrives in Goa for two-day Western Zonal Council meet

The two-day meeting will be held at hotel Cidade De Goa in Dona Paula.

22 Aug 2019 1:39 PM

Chouhan also appealed to Madhya Pradesh government to provide life-time pension to those who had lost their eyesight after a cataract operation in a private Indore hospital recently. (Photo: ANI)

Jungle Raj in Madhya Pradesh under Kamal Nath rule: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

‘We had worked so hard to make Madhya Pradesh an island of peace’, Chouhan said.

18 Aug 2019 8:27 PM

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that 'moderate rainfall spells are most likely to affect most places over North Goa and South Goa districts during the next 3 hours.' (Photo: File/ANI)

High alert issued in parts of Goa after IMD warning

A few places over North Goa and South Goa districts are very likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall spells during this period.

08 Aug 2019 3:43 PM

Goa, a former Portuguese colony, was annexed into the Union of India in 1961. (Photo: Representational | File)

Goa to amend Portuguese-era law to allow marriage registration of outsiders

The UCC was introduced by the erstwhile Portuguese rulers.

06 Aug 2019 3:32 PM

Once the state is declared open defecation free, the government will start imposing fine on those found defecating in the open. (Photo: Representational)

Goa to become open defecation free by August 31: Pramod Sawant

'We will set up 538 twin toilets in different wards to make the state open defecation free,' the Chief Minister said.

01 Aug 2019 2:07 PM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. (Photo: ANI)

Goa govt endeavors to reserve 80% jobs in state-subsidised factories for locals

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also said that '60 per cent of the 80 per cent jobs' would be on a permanent basis.

31 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

'We are speaking in Hindi, Marathi, English and you may have some members soon talking in Kannada,' Sawant said. (Photo: ANI)

Goa CM asks speaker to appoint translator in assembly

Konkani and Marathi are the two major languages spoken in the coast state.

26 Jul 2019 3:33 PM

Meanwhile, CM Pramod Sawant also urged the locals to keep an eye on their children in order to prevent them from falling into a pit of drug abuse. (Photo: ANI)

Kingpin of drugs trade in state yet to be identified: Goa CM

He claimed that drugs like 'Charas' and 'Ganja' are not cultivated in the state and are being smuggled into Goa from neighbouring regions.

23 Jul 2019 3:04 PM

He further informed that this year the prestigious International Jury at IFFI will be headed by John Bailey, the President of Oscar Academy. (Photo: ANI)

Will decide on showcasing regional films at IFFI: Prakash Javadekar

He also added that a separate category will be formed for these films during the week-long event at Panaji.

14 Jul 2019 5:17 PM

Chandrakant Kavlekar, who was earlier leader of the opposition, would be designated as deputy chief minister, Sawant told reporters here on Sunday, but refused to divulge any further details. (Photo: ANI)

Portfolios to new Goa ministers on Monday, Chandrakant Kavlekar to be DyCM

Ten Congress MLAs last Wednesday joined the BJP, increasing the saffron party's strength to 27 in the 40-member House.

14 Jul 2019 2:29 PM

'Parrikar died twice...once on March 17 physically while today it is the death of his political legacy,' outgoing dy CM Vijai Sardesai told a gathering held near Parrikar memorial at Miramar. (Photo: File)

'Parrikar died twice': Outgoing Goa Deputy CM on induction of Cong MLAs

The Congress in Goa suffered a body blow Wednesday when 10 of its 15 MLAs switched over to the BJP.

13 Jul 2019 8:01 PM

Deputy Speaker of Goa Assembly Michael Lobo Saturday resigned from the post, paving the way for his induction into the Pramod Sawant-led cabinet. (Photo: File)

Ahead of Cabinet reshuffle, Goa Dy Speaker Michael Lobo resigns from post

Sawant would induct the new members into his cabinet by dropping three members of ally GFP and an Independent legislator as ministers.

13 Jul 2019 12:41 PM

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