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False tsunami alert triggers panic in Goa's Porvorim; probe ordered
The siren started sounding the alert after 9 pm on Wednesday and it continued for more than 20 minutes, local residents said.

Published on Sep 07, 2023 02:42 PM IST
PTI |
Supreme Court to hear Goa’s plea on Mahadayi dispute in November: CM Sawant
In February this year, Goa approached the Supreme Court also seeking a stay on the Central Water Commission’s approval given to Karnataka to divert the river.

Updated on Jul 11, 2023 03:19 AM IST
ht_print |
Gerard de Souza
Goa tourist attack: Argument over smoking led to assault with swords, knives
Investigators said the tourists were smoking a hookah which led to the argument with a waiter when he told them it was a no-smoking area and they should stop

Updated on Mar 15, 2023 10:28 AM IST
On ‘Goa Liberation Day’ top leaders extend wishes to all Goans
Goa Liberation Day 2022- Leaders took to Twitter to recall the armed forces' valiant efforts in freeing Goa from years of colonial rule.

Updated on Dec 19, 2022 12:23 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Handing over Sonali Phogat death case to CBI, says Goa CM, amid growing demands
Sonali Phogat: The BJP leader was found dead in Goa last month.

Published on Sep 12, 2022 11:42 AM IST
HT News Desk | Reported by Gerard de Souza | Edited by Swati Bhasin, New Delhi
Sonali Phogat death: Goa CM says that DGP is monitoring the autopsy
When asked about the allegations by Phogat's family - about a criminal conspiracy involving her death - Sawant did not make a direct comment.

Published on Aug 24, 2022 03:58 PM IST
Written by Nisha Anand | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Goa Panchayat polls: BJP claims victory on at least 140 out of 186 seats
Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant said this was one of the biggest victory in the state for the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Published on Aug 13, 2022 09:26 AM IST
Digambar Kamat removed as permanent invitee to Congress Working Committee
Recently, the Congress filed disqualification petitions against Kamat and former leader of the opposition Michael Lobo after MLAs led by Kamat allegedly failed to garner the support of the stipulated two-thirds of the party’s legislative strength needed to join the BJP.

Updated on Jul 17, 2022 04:36 PM IST
Goa Chief Minister launches 3 helicopter services to boost tourism
Following the commencement, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, "Heli Tourism will let us explore the hinterlands of Goa like never before" and assured that the government will gladly provide support for initiatives to promote tourism in the state.

Published on May 21, 2022 01:13 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Candolim (goa)
Goa Forward Party announces pre-poll alliance with Congress
Vijay Sardesai, the president of the Goa Forward Party, said, “We had said in the past that on the eve of Goa's 60th Liberation Day, we will give you an alliance that will re-liberate Goa from these elected autocracies.”

Published on Dec 18, 2021 01:16 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Kolkata: Ex-Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro, 3 others to join Trinamool Congress today
Faleiro, who previously served two terms as the chief minister of Goa, submitted his resignation on Monday as an MLA to the Speaker of the Goa Assembly ahead of state assembly elections next year.

Published on Sep 29, 2021 05:53 AM IST
ANI |
Govt will encourage students to take up scientific research, studies: Goa CM
“Our government will take his legacy ahead and ensure that we encourage students to get involved in science learning and undertake projects that contribute to Goa’s development,” he said

Updated on Dec 14, 2020 08:49 AM IST
Panaji |
Asian News International| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari
Goa CM accuses Independent MLA of land deal ‘setting’, he withdraws support
The MLA has challenged Sawant to prove his involvement in any land deals or ‘setting’ over land acquisition for the IIT campus.

Updated on Oct 21, 2020 04:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Panaji |
Gerard de Souza | Edited by Abhinav Sahay
Supreme Court will hear in-person petitions on Mahadayi river, says Goa CM
Goa had requested the Supreme Court that in view of the “serious” nature of the case, it should not be taken forward through online hearings.

Published on Jul 15, 2020 04:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Panaji |
Gerard de Souza| Edited by Sabir Hussain
Fully prepared to deal with any rise in Covid-19 cases, says Goa CM
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said asymptomatic patients are being admitted to the Covid-19 care centres with 1,500 beds.

Updated on Jul 09, 2020 08:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi |
Gerard De Souza
Opposition wants Goa CM to declare a holiday and hold higher traffic penalties till the pothole-ridden roads are fixed
Congress party has opposed implementing the new Motors Vehicles Act in Goa till the time the condition of the alleged potholes-peppered roads is improved.

Updated on Sep 06, 2019 04:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Panaji |
Gerard de Souza
Complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir best tribute to Vajpayee, says Goa CM Pramod Sawant
Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee died following prolonged illness on August 16 last year.

Updated on Aug 16, 2019 05:37 PM IST
Panaji |
Indo Asian News Service
In cabinet rejig, Goa CM asks 4 ministers to resign to make way for new faces
The four ministers— deputy CM Vijai Sardesai, Vinoda Paliencar, Jayesh Salgaocar of the GFP, and Rohan Khaunte, an independent MLA have been asked to resign.

Updated on Jul 13, 2019 11:36 AM IST
Panaji |
Gerard de Souza
Want to work for Parrikar’s adopted village: Goa CM
Baraulia is among the two villages in Amethi – Hariharpur being the other – that were adopted by Sawant’s predecessor late Manohar Parrikar when he had become a Rajya Sabha MP from UP soon after being named the country’s defence minister.

Published on Jun 23, 2019 12:46 PM IST
Lcuknow | Manish Chandra Pandey
‘Led simple life despite being Goa CM’: IIT-B remembers Manohar Parrikar
Former staff and students got together to share their memories of meeting and interacting with Parrikar. Everyone called his death a “loss of a dear friend”.

Published on Mar 19, 2019 04:07 AM IST
Mumbai | HT Correspondent
With Manohar Parrikar’s passing away, search for new Goa CM set to begin
Manohar Parrikar, who was defence minister, was sworn in as Goa chief minister 2017 after he won from Panaji in the same year.

Updated on Apr 23, 2020 07:31 PM IST
Panaji |
Press Trust of India