Goa

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Goa is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the region known as the Konkan, and geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats. It is surrounded by the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the east and south, with the Arabian Sea forming its western coast. It is India's smallest state by area and its fourth-smallest by population. Goa has the highest GDP per capita among all Indian states, two and a half times as high as the GDP per capita of the country as a whole. The Eleventh Finance Commission of India named Goa the best-placed state because of its infrastructure, and India’s National Commission on Population rated it as having the best quality of life in India.

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Cyclone Tauktae: Intensifies into 'very severe cyclonic storm', which states on alert\| Oneindia News Severe cyclonic storm Tauktae intensified overnight into 'very severe cyclonic storm' over eastcentral Arabian Sea according to the weather department. 100 rescue teams are deployed for six states -.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:26Published 16 hours ago

Ivermectin divides experts \| Goa approves drug for all \| Explained \| Oneindia News Ivermectin is being talked about widely in India after Goa approved the drug for general use for all adults against the Covid 19 disease. However, the World Health Organisation warned against its use.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:15Published 5 days ago


COVID: 2-week lockdown in Goa begins In view of the rapid surge in COVID-19 infection, Goa government had announced a two-week curfew in the state from May 9 till May 23. Essential services have been exempted, grocery shops are allowed to.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:16Published 1 week ago

Karnataka, Goa say don't have vaccines for 18 plus inoculation Even as the phase-3 vaccination against COVID-19, covering people between 18-45 years, is scheduled to start from May 01 across the country, several states have said they don't have the vaccines.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:26Published 2 weeks ago

Lockdown in Goa till May 03 Amidst surplus in COVID-19 infections and deaths, lockdown has been imposed in Goa till May 03. Roads in Panaji wore a deserted look as police was on strict vigil to enforce COVID guidelines. Essential.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:16Published 2 weeks ago

Covid-19: Goa govt announces lockdown for 4 days from April 29 as cases surge Goa to go under a strict lockdown beginning April 29 till May 3 in new of Covid-19. The announcement was made by state Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday. Lockdown to be enforced from 7 pm of.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:34Published 3 weeks ago

Lockdown in Goa from 7 pm on April 29 till May 3 morning Amid increasing number of COVID cases in Goa, state Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on April 28 imposed lockdown in the state starting from 29th April 7 pm till the morning of 3rd May. "Lockdown announced.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:45Published 3 weeks ago

CM Kejriwal announces free vaccination for people above 18 years Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on April 26 announced free vaccination for people above 18 years. He informed that the Delhi government has placed an order of 1.34 crore vaccine jabs. "We are.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:19Published 3 weeks ago

CM Pramod Sawant reviews oxygen plants in GMCH Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited GMCH on April 24 to review the functioning of oxygen plant. He was accompanied by Chief Secretary Parimal Rai and Goa Medical College and Hospital dean Dr Shivanand.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:19Published 3 weeks ago

No lockdown in Goa: CM Pramod Sawant Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed that the state government is not in favour of imposing lockdown. Our financial activity must keep going, this is how we manage COVID. Therefore, we do not want.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:26Published 3 weeks ago

Goa govt imposes night curfew from tonight Night curfew has been imposed in Goa from tonight starting at 10 pm to 6 am. Casinos, restaurants and bars, cinema halls are allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity. Goa CM Pramod Sawant informed.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:07Published on April 21, 2021

Shruti Hassan slams celebrities holidaying in Maldives \| Oneindia News Social media is often flooded with images of celebrities enjoying a great holiday in the Maldives or Goa even as the rest of the country battles a second wave of the covid-19 disease. Shruti Hassan had.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:09Published on April 20, 2021

Lockdown not a solution: Goa CM Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on rising cases of coronavirus in the state said that lockdown is not a solution as it will stop economic activity. He urged people of the state to follow COVID SOPs... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:12Published on April 14, 2021

Watch Honda Drive to Discover: A travelogue in the times of Covid 800 kilometres, multiple Honda cars and three days of drive and discover through the hills of Karnataka to the beaches of Goa. A travelogue in the times of Covid. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 04:28Published on April 11, 2021

Easter: Goa gets ready to celebrate festival of rejuvenation People of Goa flocked to bakery shops to buy confectionary ahead of Easter, which is going to fall on Sunday. The aroma of freshly-baked cakes is billowing out of the kitchens. Easter is celebrated as.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:31Published on April 3, 2021

People offer prayers on Good Friday in Panaji Good Friday is being observed on April 02 across the world this year. People offered prayers at Immaculate Conception Church in Goa where COVID precautionary measures were followed. Good Friday is a.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:12Published on April 2, 2021

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29 missing; 8 dead in Karnataka; parts of Goa without power, may need 2 days to restore it Cyclone Tauktae tore through coastal Karnataka and Goa on Sunday, with eight people dead and 300 houses damaged in Karnataka — even as hundreds were evacuated — while leaving large parts of Goa.. IndiaTimes - Published 19 minutes ago
Cyclone Tauktae to intensify into 'very severe cyclonic storm', to cross Gujarat coast on May 18 There is a suspension of fishing operations over eastcentral and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea and along and off Kerala-Karnataka-Goa-Maharashtra. DNA - Published 20 hours ago
13 more die as O2 dips again in Goa government hospital IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago

Goa: 13 more COVID-19 patients die at GMCH, toll reaches 75 in four days A total of 26 patients had died at the GMCH on Tuesday, 21 on Wednesday, 15 on Thursday and 13 on Friday. DNA - Published 3 days ago
No ‘expert tractor driver’? High court slams Goa’s excuse for oxygen deaths IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago
15 more Covid patients die at Goa hospital as oxygen dips again Tragedy struck the Goa Medical College (GMC) yet again on Thursday, with 15 Covid-19 patients dying due to erratic supply of oxygen.As many as 26 patients had died at the premier state-run hospital.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

Oygen situation grim, take steps to improve it: High court to Goa government IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Goa court to pronounce verdict in Tarun Tejpal case on May 19 A sessions court in Goa on Wednesday deferred the judgment in the alleged rape case against Tehelka founder-editor Tarun Tejpal to May 19. The final arguments in the eight-year-old trial against Tejpal.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
Cyclone may hit west coast this weekend The IMD said a low-pressure area was very likely to form over southeast Arabian Sea around the morning on May 14. “It is very likely to move north north-westward across southeast Arabian Sea and.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
26 die due to oxygen shortage at Goa’s premier government hospital Goa health minister Vishwajit Rane made a startling announcement on Tuesday — that many Covid patients were dying due to oxygen supply problems in the early hours of every morning at Goa Medical.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago

Western coast may face first cyclone of the year next week, specific prediction is expected by Friday The IMD said a low-pressure area was very likely to form over southeast Arabian Sea around May 14 (Friday) morning. "It is very likely to move north north-westwards across southeast Arabian Sea and.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
COVID-19: 26 patients die at Goa hospital, state health minister seeks High Court probe Goa Health Minister has sought an investigation by the High Court to find out the exact cause of the deaths of 26 COVID-19 patients at the GMCH. DNA - Published 5 days ago
WHO warns against use of Ivermectin in treating COVID-19 patients The statement from WHO top scientist comes a day after the Goa government gave a green signal for the usage of the drug to all citizens above 18 yrs. DNA - Published 5 days agoAlso reported by •IndiaTimes	14-day 'total curfew' in Goa from May 9 - What's allowed, what's not "A detailed order will be issued by the respective District Collectors on Saturday evening," Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. DNA - Published 1 week ago
Covid: At 41%, Goa sets positivity rate record, Delhi close 2nd IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago	Strict COVID curbs to remain in force in Goa till May 10 - Check details CM Pramod Sawant said the lockdown imposed in Goa will be lifted on May 3, however, COVID related restrictions will continue to be in force for a week DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
Lockdown in Goa? Here's what the government has to say The partial lockdown could involve the closure of all non-essential businesses and services from 1 pm to 6 am. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	COVID-19: Goa imposes night curfew, postpones class 10, 12 board exam 2021 - Check other details Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant said that the board will inform the students 15 days in advance before holding the class 10, 12 exams. DNA - Published on April 21, 2021
Daily positivity rate doubles from 8% to 16.7% in just 12 days The national weekly positivity rate has increased from 3% to 13.5% in the last one month. Besides Chhattisgarh, states and UTs like Goa, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Ladakh also reported high.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 18, 2021	Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Delhi, Goa, Haryana and Raj in employment rate: CMIE survey IndiaTimes - Published on April 18, 2021
Lockdown in Goa? Here's what Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said Goa had on Tuesday reported 387 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the tally to 59,702, while the toll stood at 838. DNA - Published on April 7, 2021	SC asks Goa speaker to pass order on pending disqualification petitions on April 20 IndiaTimes - Published on April 6, 2021
Positivity rate in Maharashtra past its peak of July '20 Maharashtra is fit for imposing a fresh lockdown in its containment zones with the Covid-19 positivity rate, total confirmed cases per 100 tests, doubling almost every fortnight since January 26. It.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 28, 2021	CJI Bobde hails Goa’s uniform civil code IndiaTimes - Published on March 27, 2021
Goa bans celebrations of Holi, other festivals due to rise in COVID-19 cases The government of Goa issued an order which bans public celebration of upcoming religious festivals in the state amid "a fresh surge in Covid cases". DNA - Published on March 27, 2021	Parliament approves J&K reorganisation amendment bill A bill to merge the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cadre of all-India services officers with the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre was passed by Lok Sabha on Saturday by a voice.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 13, 2021
Govt introduces Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in LS A bill to replace an ordinance to merge the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cadre of civil services officers with the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre was introduced in the Lok.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 13, 2021	India's Covid positivity rate dips to 5.42 per cent: Health ministry Eight states and union territories, which have a weekly positivity rate more than the national average of 1.82 per cent are Kerala ( 11.20 per cent), Chhattisgarh (6.20 per cent), Maharashtra (4. 70.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 4, 2021
Centre flags off process to build database on tribal migrants; Goa to be testing ground for data collection IndiaTimes - Published on January 22, 2021	Rajnath Singh speaks to Goa CM; enquires about Sripad Naik's condition Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday spoke to Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant and enquired about the condition of Union minister Shripad Naik who was injured in a road accident earlier in the day. IndiaTimes - Published on January 11, 2021
Jammu and Kashmir cadre of IAS, IPS and IFoS officers merged with AGMUT The Jammu and Kashmir cadre of IPS, IAS and Indian Forest Service (IFoS) was merged with the AGMUT cadre on Thursday and its officers will now be posted by the central government. Now, the officers of.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2021	COVID-19? Where? Packed beaches, dance floors mark New Year celebrations in Goa Beach shacks topped with thatched roofs serve food and beverages on Goa`s beaches and are almost symbolic with Goa`s coastal stretches. DNA - Published on January 1, 2021
Covid-19: Kerala only state where positivity rate still rising Kerala is the only state in the country where the Covid-19 positivity rate is still rising, a matter of concern as it had shown some moderation early this month but has once again touched 10% in the.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 27, 2020	Travel shoes are on again for Xmas and New Year, Goa stealing the march IndiaTimes - Published on December 24, 2020
As Goa stares at beef shortage, CM asks agents to source live animals to state IndiaTimes - Published on December 22, 2020	Rahul Gandhi greets people on Liberation Day of Goa, Daman and Diu IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2020
Higher % of men drink in ‘dry’ Bihar than Maharashtra: Govt survey You might associate Goa with booze and partying, but a higher proportion of people in Telangana consume alcohol than in the former. And a larger percentage of men drink in Bihar, a state under.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 15, 2020	Nine states implement 'One Nation One Ration Card' system: Finance ministry As many as nine states have completed One Nation One Ration Card reform following which the central government has allowed them to raise an additional Rs 23,523 crore, said an official release on.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 9, 2020
MiG-29K crash: Body of missing pilot found 11 days later off Goa coast "Mortal remains have been recovered in the vicinity of the wreckage site. The samples are being sent for DNA testing for confirmation," the Navy said. DNA - Published on December 7, 2020Also reported by •IndiaTimes	Ex-chief secretary of Goa gets 2-year RI, secures bail IndiaTimes - Published on November 30, 2020
States impose night curfew, penalty to curb Covid spread The fresh curbs come on a day when the Maharashtra government started implementing strict restrictions on people travelling from Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Goa by undertaking Covid tests of.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 25, 2020	'Tarun Gogoi was my guru': Rahul Gandhi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tributes to the mortal remains of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday and called the party veteran his guru. He said Gogoi's demise is a personal loss.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 25, 2020
Ghulam Nabi Azad on 5-star Cong culture: When Digvijaya Singh lost Goa to BJP The growing voices of dissent within the Congress over the party's near-dismal show in the recently-concluded Bihar assembly elections is yet another reflection of the crisis that plagues the grand old.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 24, 2020	Wary Maharashtra puts strict curbs on travel from Delhi, Raj, Guj, Goa Worried by the prospect of a post-Diwali surge in Covid-19 cases, the Maharashtra government on Monday imposed stringent restrictions on people travelling to the state from New Delhi, Rajasthan,.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 23, 2020
Covid: Positivity rates show Himachal, Delhi as hotspots Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Kerala and Goa, in that order, are the current coronavirus hotspots with high positivity rates (confirmed cases per 100 tests) - between 10% to over 15% -.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 22, 2020	As Delhi chokes, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi arrive in Goa on private visit IndiaTimes - Published on November 20, 2020
Sonia Gandhi advised to briefly shift out of Delhi in view of her chronic chest infection: Sources Congress president Sonia Gandhi has been advised to shift out of Delhi for a few days to avoid the heavy pollution in the national capital in view of her chronic chest infection, party sources said on.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 20, 2020	Rename Jawaharlal Nehru University after Swami Vivekananda, demands BJP general secretary BJP's national general secretary for Maharashtra, Goa and Tamil Nadu, CT Ravi, demanded on Monday that Delhi's premier institute, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), be renamed as Swami Vivekananda.. DNA - Published on November 17, 2020
FIR against professor for FB post comparing women wearing mangalsutra to 'chained dogs' An FIR has been registered against an assistant professor at VM Salgaocar College of Law in Goa, Shilpa Singh for allegedly outraging religious feelings with deliberate and malicious intention. DNA - Published on November 10, 2020	Even if God becomes CM he can't give government jobs to all: Pramod Sawant In a peculiar remark, Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said that even if God himself became the Chief Minister he would not be able to provide government jobs to everyone. "It is not.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 31, 2020

Goa

State in India

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29 missing; 8 dead in Karnataka; parts of Goa without power, may need 2 days to restore it

Cyclone Tauktae to intensify into 'very severe cyclonic storm', to cross Gujarat coast on May 18

13 more die as O2 dips again in Goa government hospital

Goa: 13 more COVID-19 patients die at GMCH, toll reaches 75 in four days

No ‘expert tractor driver’? High court slams Goa’s excuse for oxygen deaths

15 more Covid patients die at Goa hospital as oxygen dips again

Oygen situation grim, take steps to improve it: High court to Goa government

Goa court to pronounce verdict in Tarun Tejpal case on May 19

Cyclone may hit west coast this weekend

26 die due to oxygen shortage at Goa’s premier government hospital

Western coast may face first cyclone of the year next week, specific prediction is expected by Friday

COVID-19: 26 patients die at Goa hospital, state health minister seeks High Court probe

WHO warns against use of Ivermectin in treating COVID-19 patients

14-day 'total curfew' in Goa from May 9 - What's allowed, what's not

Covid: At 41%, Goa sets positivity rate record, Delhi close 2nd

Strict COVID curbs to remain in force in Goa till May 10 - Check details

Lockdown in Goa? Here's what the government has to say

COVID-19: Goa imposes night curfew, postpones class 10, 12 board exam 2021 - Check other details

Daily positivity rate doubles from 8% to 16.7% in just 12 days

Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Delhi, Goa, Haryana and Raj in employment rate: CMIE survey

Lockdown in Goa? Here's what Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

SC asks Goa speaker to pass order on pending disqualification petitions on April 20

Positivity rate in Maharashtra past its peak of July '20

CJI Bobde hails Goa’s uniform civil code

Goa bans celebrations of Holi, other festivals due to rise in COVID-19 cases

Parliament approves J&K reorganisation amendment bill

Govt introduces Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in LS

India's Covid positivity rate dips to 5.42 per cent: Health ministry

Centre flags off process to build database on tribal migrants; Goa to be testing ground for data collection

Rajnath Singh speaks to Goa CM; enquires about Sripad Naik's condition

Jammu and Kashmir cadre of IAS, IPS and IFoS officers merged with AGMUT

COVID-19? Where? Packed beaches, dance floors mark New Year celebrations in Goa

Covid-19: Kerala only state where positivity rate still rising

Travel shoes are on again for Xmas and New Year, Goa stealing the march

As Goa stares at beef shortage, CM asks agents to source live animals to state

Rahul Gandhi greets people on Liberation Day of Goa, Daman and Diu

Higher % of men drink in ‘dry’ Bihar than Maharashtra: Govt survey

Nine states implement 'One Nation One Ration Card' system: Finance ministry

MiG-29K crash: Body of missing pilot found 11 days later off Goa coast

Ex-chief secretary of Goa gets 2-year RI, secures bail

States impose night curfew, penalty to curb Covid spread

'Tarun Gogoi was my guru': Rahul Gandhi

Ghulam Nabi Azad on 5-star Cong culture: When Digvijaya Singh lost Goa to BJP

Wary Maharashtra puts strict curbs on travel from Delhi, Raj, Guj, Goa

Covid: Positivity rates show Himachal, Delhi as hotspots

As Delhi chokes, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi arrive in Goa on private visit

Sonia Gandhi advised to briefly shift out of Delhi in view of her chronic chest infection: Sources

Rename Jawaharlal Nehru University after Swami Vivekananda, demands BJP general secretary

FIR against professor for FB post comparing women wearing mangalsutra to 'chained dogs'

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