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Goa government takes major steps towards transparency in recruitment exams
CM Pramod Sawant asserted that GSSC adopts a transparent method of exams, adding that candidates know about their scores before walking out of the exam centre.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 03:37 PM IST
PTI | , Panaji
Land acquisition for controversial Goa railway line notified
The sub-divisional magistrate dismissed the remaining 16 objections on grounds that a bulk of them were objecting to the acquisition on the basis of a report of a central empowered committee, or sound and air pollution, on the grounds that this was “not in the ambit of this court” .
Updated on Mar 22, 2023 03:51 AM IST
Gerard de Souza, Panaji
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
Gerard de Souza
'Was a luxury': PM Modi inaugurates Manohar airport in Goa; takes swipe at Cong
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated new greenfield international airport in Mopa, Goa. Chief minister Pramod Sawant announced the new airport will be named after former chief minister Manohar Parrikar.
Published on Dec 11, 2022 06:39 PM IST
Goa deputy CM Manohar Ajgaonkar tests positive for Covid, hospitalised
Ajgaonkar, who is also the state's tourism minister, is reportedly undergoing treatment at the Manipal Hospital near Panaji.
Updated on Jan 11, 2022 05:08 PM IST
Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
Trinamool Congress launches campaign song for Goa assembly elections
The voting in assembly elections in Goa will be held on February 14, in a single phase. The incumbent BJP government, led by chief minister Pramod Sawant, is being challenged by the Trinamool Congress and other parties.
Published on Jan 11, 2022 12:08 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
In poll-bound Goa, ex-minister Rohan Khaunte to join BJP on Friday
Khaunte said that he has decided to join the state's ruling party to ensure the continuity of development in Porvorim, which he represented as an independent MLA.
Published on Dec 16, 2021 02:49 PM IST
PTI | , Goa
Goa polls: Not here to divide but unite anti-BJP vote, says Mamata
Addressing a rally in Benaulim, Banerjee also attacked the Congress, stating that no party had sole claim to the Opposition space
Updated on Dec 14, 2021 02:24 AM IST
Gerard de Souza, Hindustan Times, Panaji
Goa: GPSC releases admit cards for exams scheduled on Dec 18
The Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) will conduct computer based recruitment test on December 18 for selection to various posts.
Published on Dec 12, 2021 10:40 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
GPSC invites applications to fill vacancies in Goa medical college, other depts
The Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) has invited applications till December 24 to fill vacancies in various departments and organisations.
Published on Dec 12, 2021 09:56 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Goa: NEET, GCET admission schedule announced by DTE
The DTE has released the date of admission, the course, categories, merit numbers and reporting time in the official notification.
Published on Dec 07, 2021 06:09 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Goa Forward Party MLAs, one independent meet Rahul, extend support to Cong
Congress is trying to get smaller parties together in a bid to oust the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Published on Nov 30, 2021 11:43 PM IST
Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Goa electricity department recruitment 2021: Apply for 334 vacancies
Goa electricity department recruitment 2021: Office of the chief electrical engineer, electricity department, Goa has invited online applications from candidates for recruitment to the posts of assistant lineman/wireman and line helper on temporary basis.
Published on Nov 25, 2021 05:30 PM IST
Goa: GPSC invites applications for lecturer, junior physician, other posts
Goa Public Service Commission will accept the application forms till November 26 at gpsc.goa.gov.in.
Published on Nov 14, 2021 03:02 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Trinamool nominates ex-Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro to Rajya Sabha
According to political commentators, the Trinamool has now nominated the former Goa chief minister and seven-time legislator, Faleiro, to Rajya Sabha to increase its organisational strength in the poll-bound state.
Published on Nov 13, 2021 12:22 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
‘Online puja, ban on visit of priests’: Goa issues norms for Ganesh Chaturthi
Officials, however, said that public festivities may be allowed by local bodies on a case-to-case basis in adherence to Covid-19 protocols.
Published on Sep 07, 2021 11:50 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Goa Public Service Commission notifies 15 vacancies, Apply online
Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) has invited applications to fill a total of 15 vacancies in Directorate of Higher Education, Labour Department, Public Health Department, Personnel Department and Directorate of Technical Education.
Published on Jul 10, 2021 04:49 PM IST
Goa under Covid-19 lockdown till June 14: All you need to know
Covid-19 lockdown in Goa: The state recorded 418 fresh cases of coronavirus and 13 new deaths due to the disease on Monday.
Published on Jun 08, 2021 03:23 PM IST
Written by Prashasti Singh | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Goa govt to move HC against Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in 2013 sexual assault case
Goa government to move High Court against Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in 2013 sexual assault case
Published on May 21, 2021 01:30 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Reported by Gerard de Souza, Hindustan Times, New Delhi/ Panaji
COVID-19: Online exam for students of Class 9 and 11 in Goa
In the wake of rising COVID-19 cases in Goa, the state education department has directed the higher secondary schools and junior colleges to hold examinations for Classes 9 and 11 in online mode.
_1616049856911_1618039037501.jpg "The switch to online learning meant less in-person interactions with other children and little exercise.")
Published on Apr 10, 2021 12:55 PM IST
PTI |
Sec 144 imposed in Goa ahead of Holi, Eid, Easter in wake of rising Covid cases
The Goa government also announced earlier that the Shigmo festival parade in the state stands cancelled this year due to rising Covid-19 cases.
Published on Mar 28, 2021 07:26 AM IST
ANI | , Panaji
New Covid-19 SOPs in Goa by March 27, says CM Pramod Sawant
The chief minister was responding to a calling attention motion by Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte on the rise in number of cases over the past few days.
Published on Mar 26, 2021 05:24 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Harshit Sabarwal, Panaji
Goa govt warns of action against hotels if found flouting Covid-19 norms
"The state government will take a strict view on the functioning of restaurants, hotels and any place considered as an entertainment zone to ensure that people coming there strictly follow the coronavirus protocols," health minister Vishwajit Rane said.
Published on Mar 21, 2021 05:16 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Harshit Sabarwal, Panaji
Goa govt earmarks ₹5 crore for apprenticeship training scheme
"The state government will sign MoUs with private players to provide employment to the youths from Goa under this ambitious scheme," he said.
Published on Feb 20, 2021 09:34 AM IST
PTI | , Panaji
Free eye check-up camps to be held across state: Goa CM
Speaking at inauguration of 'Vision for All' organised by the State's Health Services, the Chief Minister said that the govt intends to provide super specialty eye treatment.
Published on Feb 19, 2021 11:59 AM IST
ANI | , Margao
On Manohar Parrikar’s first death anniversary tomorrow, Goa govt plans series of programmes
Manohar Parrikar died on March 17, 2019, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was later posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan earlier this year.
Updated on Mar 16, 2020 06:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Panaji | Gerard de Souza
Goa plans to pay farmers to ‘re-green’ fields to revive agriculture
The government’s belief is that the re-cultivation of the fields will help protect Goa’s age-old and naturally irrigated agricultural lands that have fed the state for many millennia, and the pleasant sight of green fields will help draw more tourists to the sunny state.
Published on Oct 10, 2019 02:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Panaji | Gerard de Souza
Goa Congress stakes claim to form govt, says can prove majority
With Goa CM Manohar Parrikar’s health requiring medical attention, the Congress – which is the state’s single-largest party – has smelled an opportunity and wants to aggressively push its agenda.
Updated on Sep 18, 2018 07:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Panaji | Gerard Desouza
Goa govt’s stamp duty error on 13 mining leases led to ₹108 cr loss: CAG
The CAG report, for the fiscal 2016-17, said that stamp duty of these 13 leases from January 5, 2015 to February 16, 2016 should have been ₹169.72 crore, as per proper calculations, instead of ₹66.45 crore that the state’s Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) collected.
Published on Aug 04, 2018 06:05 PM IST
Panaji | Press Trust of India
Highway liquor ban: Goa govt introduces cluster town concept to bypass SC order
A committee comprising cabinet colleagues was formed to provide relief to liquor outlets affected by the 2016 Supreme Court order, which banned the sale of alcohol within 500 meters of state and national highways.
Updated on Apr 04, 2018 07:35 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Panaji | HT Correspondent