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Goa extends COVID-19 curfew till August 30

Goa extends COVID-19 curfew till August 30

Goa on Sunday extended COVID curfew amid a spike in cases. 

Aug 22, 2021, 21:00 PM IST
Goa gets its first alcohol museum, origin story of Feni to be displayed as well

Goa gets its first alcohol museum, origin story of Feni to be displayed as well

The objective behind starting this museum was to make the world aware of Goa's rich heritage, especially of the story of feni.

Aug 22, 2021, 14:19 PM IST
Shocking! Two Russian women found dead in North Goa, one found hanging

Shocking! Two Russian women found dead in North Goa, one found hanging

A 24-year-old Alexandra Djavi was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her rented place late on Thursday, the Goa police informed. 

Aug 21, 2021, 18:29 PM IST
Goa COVID-19 curfew extended for 8 more days till August 23: CM Pramod Sawant

Goa COVID-19 curfew extended for 8 more days till August 23: CM Pramod Sawant

Goa has extended the COVID-19 curfew by another week in view of the coronavirus situation. 

Aug 15, 2021, 19:57 PM IST
Couldn't get warm welcome you expected in Goa? Blame it on COVID-19

Couldn't get warm welcome you expected in Goa? Blame it on COVID-19

After the low footfall of tourists, many businesses in the tourism sector has seen losses over the past year.

Aug 13, 2021, 07:06 AM IST
Goa extends COVID-19 lockdown for another week

Goa extends COVID-19 lockdown for another week

The administration is working towards unlocking the businesses and other activities in a phased manner.

Aug 08, 2021, 22:44 PM IST
Goa makes negative RT-PCR report, COVID-19 vaccine certificate mandatory for visitors to enter state

Goa makes negative RT-PCR report, COVID-19 vaccine certificate mandatory for visitors to enter state

"The positivity rate of new COVID-19 cases in the state stands at 1.8 to 2%. A negative RT-PCR report or a vaccination certificate (both doses) is mandatory to visit Goa. We'll put down new SOPs in

Aug 07, 2021, 08:15 AM IST
COVID-19 curfew extended in Goa till August 9, check guidelines here

COVID-19 curfew extended in Goa till August 9, check guidelines here

The decision was announced by the South Goa district administration on Sunday. The last COVID-19 curfew in the state was set to end on August 2. 

Aug 02, 2021, 07:23 AM IST
Goa CM Pramod Sawant, facing flak for rape comment, takes U-turn, says 'I was quoted out of context'

Goa CM Pramod Sawant, facing flak for rape comment, takes U-turn, says 'I was quoted out of context'

The Goa CM has drawn flak over his statement in the Assembly that the parents should "introspect" as to why their children were out on a beach late at night. Sawant's statements in the Assembly where

Jul 30, 2021, 10:54 AM IST
Govt driver accused of raping teenaged women at Goa's Colva beach suspended

Govt driver accused of raping teenaged women at Goa's Colva beach suspended

The Goa government has suspended a 33-year-old driver employed with the state Agriculture Ministry, days after he was accused of involvement in a rape of two teenaged women at South Goa's Colva

Jul 29, 2021, 19:08 PM IST
Goa Congress cancels protest against use of Pegasus spyware in view of floods

Goa Congress cancels protest against use of Pegasus spyware in view of floods

Chodankar said "it is decided to place the interest of Goans suffering due to floods above politics."

Jul 27, 2021, 08:07 AM IST
Goa government extends statewide COVID-19 curfew till August 2

Goa government extends statewide COVID-19 curfew till August 2

"The State Level Curfew Order will be extended up to 7 am, 2nd August 2021,” Chief Minister Pramod Sawant tweeted.

Jul 26, 2021, 06:44 AM IST
Goa Board HSSC Result 2021: GBSHSE to formally announce Class 12 result today at 5 pm

Goa Board HSSC Result 2021: GBSHSE to formally announce Class 12 result today at 5 pm

GBSHSE Class 12th exams were cancelled this year in view of COVID-19. Goa Board HSSC Result 2021 is declared on the basis of 30:40:30 evaluation criteria. 

Jul 19, 2021, 12:18 PM IST
Goa unlock: State implements more relaxations, allows reopening of gyms at 50% capacity

Goa unlock: State implements more relaxations, allows reopening of gyms at 50% capacity

The coronavirus-induced curfew was first imposed in the state on May 9, which has been extended several times so far.

Jul 11, 2021, 20:03 PM IST
Goa to start ‘Tika 1.2’ from July 5, focus on second COVID-19 vaccine dose beneficiaries

Goa to start ‘Tika 1.2’ from July 5, focus on second COVID-19 vaccine dose beneficiaries

CM Pramod Sawant tweeted, "The Government of Goa is now launching Tika Utsav 1.2 from 5th July 2021, that will emphasise on administration of the 2nd dose of Vaccine to those who have completed 84

Jul 04, 2021, 07:27 AM IST
Goa extends COVID curbs till July 12 amid Delta Plus variant concerns, shops timings revised

Goa extends COVID curbs till July 12 amid Delta Plus variant concerns, shops timings revised

After reviewing the Coronavirus situation, the Goa government on Friday (July 2) extended the lockdown until July 12. Issuing a fresh order, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant relaxed the timing of the

Jul 02, 2021, 21:18 PM IST
Goa is ready to tackle third wave of COVID-19: CM Pramod Sawant

Goa is ready to tackle third wave of COVID-19: CM Pramod Sawant

Private hospitals have been told to mobilize extra beds for COVID-19 treatment on short notice.

Jun 27, 2021, 16:15 PM IST
Goa extends COVID curfew, ramps up testing at borders to filter out Delta Plus cases

Goa extends COVID curfew, ramps up testing at borders to filter out Delta Plus cases

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also said testing has been ramped up at the borders of the coastal state.

Jun 26, 2021, 23:27 PM IST
Both COVID-19 vaccine doses mandatory for tourists visiting Goa

Both COVID-19 vaccine doses mandatory for tourists visiting Goa

Goa Ports Minister Michael Lobo said, "We will reopen Goa for tourists with proper screening. Both doses of vaccines and a negative RT-PCR report will be made mandatory for tourists for the first

Jun 25, 2021, 11:09 AM IST
Maharashtra chalks out contingency plan as 21 cases of Delta Plus variant found, Goa ramps up screening at borders

Maharashtra chalks out contingency plan as 21 cases of Delta Plus variant found, Goa ramps up screening at borders

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said, "Twenty-one cases of Delta Plus variant have been found in seven districts of the state. We are isolating such cases and taking all details like travel

Jun 24, 2021, 06:52 AM IST