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Goa CM Announces Unique Vehicle Sticker For Tourists

In order to prevent harassment cases against tourists in Goa, the State Tourism authority decided to issue a unique car stickers. Goa CM Pramod Sawant said, tourists entering the state will be given unique stickers to fix on their vehicles, so they are not harassed (by police) while moving across the coastal state. Sawant said, "Such vehicles will not be stopped (by police) for checking documents anywhere in the state."

 

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 - 10:46 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Goa Tourists, Indian Travelers, Pramod Sawant, Tourism Department

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Sonali Phogat

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Sonali Phogat Death Case: CBI Team Reaches Goa Office To Initiate Probe

After the death case of BJP leader and actor Sonali Phogat was transferred to the CBI, a team of CBI officials arrived at Goa office to initiate the probe. The matter was transferred to CBI for probe on September 15. This came after Goa CM Pramod Sawant succumbed to the pressure laid down by Phogat’s family and Haryana CM, asking for the case to be transferred to CBI.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 - 03:45 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: sonali phogat, Goa, Pramod Sawant, Haryana, BJP

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Sonali Phogat

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Sonali Phogat Death Case: Goa CM Pramod Sawant Transfers Case To CBI

Amid the ongoing investigation in the death case of BJP leader and actor Sonali Phogat, succumbing to the growing demands, Goa CM Pramod Sawant has announced to transfer the case to CBI. This has come after constant pressure from Phogat’s family and the Haryana government. CM Sawant further stated that he will be writing to HM Amit Shah about the same.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 - 04:30 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Goa, Curlies, Pramod Sawant, CBI, sonali phogat

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Goa CM Pramod Sawant

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Goa CM Pramod Sawant To Take Measures Against Online Gaming, Gambling

After Congress MLA Sankalp Amonkar brought up the matter in the Assembly and demanded a ban on Rummy Circle, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant promised measures against online gaming and gambling on July 22. Amonkar brought up the matter on Zero Hour, claiming that many young people had become dependent on playing Rummy Circle online and losing money. "It is a… read-more

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 - 06:25 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Goa, Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, Gambling, online gaming

Goa Ministers Takes Oath

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Goa CM Expands Cabinet, Inducts 3 New Ministers On April 9

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expanded his Cabinet for the first time after winning the 2022 Goa Assembly elections, on April 9. The new MLAs inducted in the BJP-led Goa Cabinet are; Ramakrishna alias Sudhin Dhavalikar, Subhash Phal Dessai, and Nikanth Halarnkar.  Governor PS Sridharan Pillai administered the oath of office to the new ministers at Durbar Hall, in Dona Paula, Goa. With new ministers, Goa has 11 Cabinet ministers.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 - 05:00 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Goa CM, cabinet expansion, Governor, Pramod Sawant, BJP

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Pramod Sawant

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Pramod Sawant Takes Oath As Goa CM On March 28

After winning the Goa Assembly Elections 2022, BJP leader Pramod Sawant took oath as the State CM, on March 28. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Taleigao, in the presence of PM Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and other. Vishwajit Rane, Mauvin Godinho, Ravi Naik, Nilesh Cabral, Subhash Shirodkar, Rohan Khaunte, Govind Gaude, and Atanasio Monserrate also took oath as cabinet ministers.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 - 12:50 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Goa, assembly elections 2022, Pramod Sawant, BJP, Oath-Taking Ceremony

Electric Charging Stations

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Goa CM Announces Electric Mobility Promotion Policy 2021

Goa Government on December 4, announced Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy 2021 for the next five years. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, the policy will help to generate 10,000 new jobs in the state and also encourage investment. For every 25 km on the highway there will reportedly be charging stations and for every 3 km in the city. About 50 stations will be installed within 3 months, he added.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 - 01:35 PM / by Madhvi Jha

Tags: Goa, Goa government, Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, Highway

Representational photo: Beach in Goa.

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Goa Mandates COVID Negative Report, Vaccination Proof For Tourists

Goa CM Pramod Sawant on May 7 announced that tourists entering the state will now have to mandatorily produce valid RT-PCR negative test reports or proof of vaccination. The measure, which followed the Bombay High Court's observation that Goa is not serious about restrictions, will be enforced from next week. Earlier, the HC had said it was "not justified" for the government to refrain from restrictions citing tourism.

Sat, 08 May 2021 - 02:13 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Goa, Pramod Sawant, Negative COVID report, Vaccination Proof, Bombay High Court, Tourism

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Representational Photo: IFFI Stage Setting.

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51st International Film Festival Of India Begins; Bangladesh 'Country In Focus'

Amid COVID-19 blues, the 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be inaugurated on January 16 at Goa’s Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium. Showcasing 224 films from across the world, the IFFI will be held in a mix of virtual and physical format. Moreover, the IFFI jury will also award Italian cinematographer Vittorio Storaro with the Lifetime Achievement Award besides recognizing Bangladesh as the 'Country in… read-more

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 - 12:23 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Goa, Panaji, IFFI, Cinema, Pramod Sawant, Prakash Javadekar

Courtesy: The Times of India

Pollution in both Goa and CM becomes issues of worries

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Chief Ministers Of Goa, Delhi Fight Over Pollution Issue

Chief Ministers of Goa and Delhi have indulged into trading some strong statements against each other. The issue arose after Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal supported a protest by environmentalists against three industrial projects in Goa. Retaliating to Kejriwal, Goa CM Pramod Sawant said the former should first take care of pollution in Delhi itself. Later, Kejriwal said that both the states would have to work together to eliminate pollution issue… read-more

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 - 07:40 AM / by Debanshi Das

Tags: Arvind Kejriwal, Pramod Sawant, Pollution

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