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Goa Congress leader Jitendra Deshprabhu passes away
April 21, 2020 18:57 IST
Deshprabhu passed away Tuesday at the Goa Medical College, Bambolim. He was 64, and was suffering from pneumonia.
Lockdown: Economic revival plan by June, says Goa CM
April 21, 2020 17:07 IST
He agreed that the economic downturn due to the outbreak could result in loss of jobs.
Govt rushes supplies to migrants in ‘Goa’s Tuscany’Subscriber Only
April 11, 2020 07:39 IST
The Indian Express had on Thursday reported the plight of migrants and workers stranded and without food during the lockdown in Assagao, which is known as a summer pincode for millionaires.
Hidden behind Goa’s world of villas and pools, migrants without food, helpSubscriber Only
April 10, 2020 12:22 IST
Assagaon sarpanch Hanumant Ranu Naik accuses the state government of being of no help, despite the fact that they had handed over a list of villa site workers and migrants on March 24 to the Block Development Officer.
Amid lockdown, Goa denies entry to cruise shipSubscriber Only
April 9, 2020 21:56 IST
Port Minister Michael Lobo later told reporters that the authorities are engaged in handling the situation, but currently due to the lockdown the vessel cannot be allowed to disembark in Goa.
A Russian who went ‘missing’ and another found hiding in a cave in GoaSubscriber Only
April 9, 2020 22:51 IST
During a routine patrol by the lifeguard stationed at the Keri beach area, a Russian national was spotted in a small narrow cave along the shoreline. He seemed to be in obvious distress as the cave was flooding rapidly due to the high tide.
Goa: Labourers to newly-weds, a hostel home to many stranded in lockdownSubscriber Only
April 5, 2020 12:25 IST
The hostel with a capacity of 100 has now been re-structured to accommodate the 70-odd people stranded amid the lockdown while following social distancing norms.
Goa: 8 Tabligh attendees test negative for COVID-19, test report of one awaited
April 4, 2020 23:56 IST
Meanwhile, of the two cases who had tested positive first, and tested negative the second time, have tested positive in their third tests, said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, adding they will continue to be at the Covid -19 hospital.
Goa makes entry into state even harder, only Collectors can now give passes
April 3, 2020 21:04 IST
With the police manning eight check points, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that anybody trying to enter Goa from other roads can be arrested and slapped with sections under the law.
Goa: Health of 46 Tablighi Jamaat members being monitored, CM says ‘they put state in danger’
April 3, 2020 00:00 IST
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered a probe to find out why "the Tablighi members came to Goa,” since "none of them are from the state".
‘Struggling to feed our workers as MLAs diverting supplies to their areas’: Goa industries body chiefSubscriber Only
April 2, 2020 23:08 IST
Damodar Kochkar, Goa State Industries Association president, says while they are trying to help their labourers, 'at some stage, we expect the government to take charge'.
Ayurvedic medicine behind Prince Charles’ recovery from coronavirus: MoS AYUSH
April 3, 2020 22:22 IST
Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik said this recovery only "validates our age-old practice since thousand of years".
Goa: 10 days into lockdown, steps taken to ensure smooth supplies, check hoardingSubscriber Only
March 31, 2020 02:44 IST
Goans have been complaining of a lack of essential supplies. The goods that are available are being sold at sky-high prices, residents claim.
COVID-19 lockdown: 1,600 foreigners stuck in Goa, special flights to ferry them home
March 31, 2020 02:03 IST
AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begović has also tweeted about his agent's mother being stranded in Goa.
COVID-19 lockdown: Pantry staff of two trains stranded without money, food near GoaSubscriber Only
March 31, 2020 02:15 IST
"I lied to my family for some days, but my wife realised something was wrong. For the past two days, I have been convincing her I will return alive," 28-year-old Bhupendra Singh says.
Lockdown: Goa stares at vegetable, medicine shortage
March 30, 2020 23:11 IST
With labourers missing and the borders closed, shops in Goa are unable to replenish their stock of medicines, fruits and vegetables.
Coronavirus lockdown: Goans allege MLAs only delivering essentials to constituencies
March 28, 2020 21:33 IST
According to the state's Covid-19 response framework, only those who have volunteer passes will be accepted to transit across the roads. But at several places shops continued to remain shut.
Goa locates 6 shelter homes for homelessSubscriber Only
March 28, 2020 06:28 IST
The state had began rounding up the destitute and homeless from across Goa soon after three men, with history of foreign travel, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. Those picked up from Madgaon, around 90, were placed at a shelter home
India lockdown: As Goa allows grocery stores to open, buyers panic, stocks run dry
March 27, 2020 23:05 IST
With the government finally relenting to allow essential stores to function, several people flocked to the stores to stock up groceries.
Goa CM to people: Don’t step out, don’t hide travel history
March 27, 2020 23:03 IST
The Chief Minister said that if any Goan returning home will be stamped at the borders and and send to home quarantine.”
Goa opens grocery shops: ‘I dread the future, onus to protect yourself on you now’, CM tells people
March 27, 2020 00:00 IST
"If we open grocery shops, 90 per cent of Goa is opened. Where is the lockdown then?" CM Sawant said.
Under lockdown for 5 days, Goa struggles to get essential goods
March 26, 2020 19:42 IST
Throughout the day, several Opposition leaders and Goans were seen trying to get the state government to adhere to the Centre's curfew rules, which allow for grocery and essential services to remain open.
Goa Zilla Panchayat Polls postponed after PM’s ‘Janata Curfew’ announcement
March 21, 2020 12:06 IST
The news of the complete one day curfew came as a surprise to the ministry and the BJP lead coalition in the state.
Goa Health Minister falls for hoax call, retracts statement on first coronavirus case in state
March 18, 2020 17:51 IST
The Goa Health Minister said the call was made to the Health authorities by impersonating a testing lab that confirmed the positive COVID-19 case in the state.
Goa tracks those on flight with woman who tested positive for COVID-19 in Bangalore
March 18, 2020 00:07 IST
"We have got the addresses of 26 people who alighted in Goa. The government is trying to reach them," Goa health minister Vishwajit Rane said.
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