Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed grief at the demise of his party colleague, who represented the Taleigao assembly constituency in North Goa district.

Goa BJP MLA and former minister Jennifer Monserrate passed away on Sunday. She was 56 years old and represented the Taleigao constituency. Monserrate was a three-term legislator who joined the BJP in 2019. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed his deep sorrow over her demise. He offered condolences to her family and well-wishers.

Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said a new scheme is on the anvil to provide a 50 per cent subsidy on electric vehicles for licensed motorcycle pilots and auto-rickshaw operators. The Department of New and Renewable Energy (DNRE) has been directed to formulate a comprehensive scheme providing up to 50 per cent subsidy []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said industry-linked training would help produce highly skilled fire service personnel and indicated that the government may consider making a recognised ITI qualification in Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management a prerequisite for future recruitment to the Fire & Emergency Services Department. The Directorate of Fire []

NT Reporter Panaji Stating that spirituality can bring stability and compassion in politics, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday stressed on the need to integrate spirituality, ethical values and a spirit of service inpublic life. The Chief Minister was addressing the inaugural session of a conference on Politicians on Spirituality in Politics for a Peaceful []

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Says Centre sanctioned Rs 16,440 cr since 2014 Panaji: Stating that the Centre has sanctioned road infrastructure projects costing more than Rs 16,440 crore for Goa since 2014, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday sought continued support from the central government for key infrastructure projects in the state. Sawant said that the construction of a []

Panaji: To protect Goan identity in the fishing trade, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday announced that the fisheries department will issue mandatory fish seller cards to traditional fishermen. Sawant said only those possessing these cards will be allowed to sell fish in markets and villages, adding that a 15-year residence certificate will be compulsory []

NT Reporter Panaji Alleging that Goans are being denied adequate healthcare benefits, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to provide annual health insurance of Rs 10 lakh to every Goan family without any income criterion. Many Goans are forced to seek expensive treatment at private hospitals because of gaps []

NT Reporter Ponda Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday assured the people of Ponda that he had come to solve your problems, not for politics while holding an on-the-spot Janata Darbar at Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir in the absence of an elected MLA for the constituency. Responding to questions over the opening of an MGP []

EDITORIAL Agriculture reforms require field accountability and stronger implementation Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday warned officials of the Agriculture Department of action if they fail to perform their duties. Speaking at Krushi Pe Charcha in Sankhali, he advised agriculture officers not to limit themselves to office work but also to step into the fieldregularly []

NT Reporter Sankhali Advising agriculture department officers not to limit themselves to office work but to also be out in the field, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday warned that strict action would be taken against officials who fail to perform their duties sincerely. Addressing an agricultural conference in Sankhali, Sawant urged officers to regularly []

NT Reporter Panaji Stating that the government will not issue new licences for rent-a-bike and rent-a-car services, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said the rapid growth of the rent-a-bike business has severely impacted the livelihood of the states traditional motorcycle taxi pilots. Assuring full government support to the community, Sawant also warned of stringent []

Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, on Monday saidthe state government has identified 2,000 sqm of land for the proposed Goa Vithal-Rakhumai Bhavanin Pandharpur. Sawant said that the building would likely beinaugurated during thenext wari. He also announced that the government has purchased a 4,000 sqm plot in Ayodhya, where Goa Ram Niwas will []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday called upon Goan youth to take up the business of keeping Goa clean and green. Cleaning and greening are the two new areas where we need entrepreneurs, and the government is ready to pay for it, said Sawant at the Rural Accelerator Programme 2026, held at []

Sankhali: In a major initiative to make waste management in Goa more scientific, efficient and environmentally sustainable, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday announced that the government will set up Nisargaruna rapid composting units in a phased manner across all municipalities and village panchayats. To ensure the projects successful implementation, the government will organise hands-on []

Campus to be set up entirely on govt land Special Correspondent Panaji: Stating that there is no reason to oppose the setting up of IIT Goas permanent campus in Farmagudi, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday assured that even a small part of the Katamgal Dada area in the vicinity of this proposed campus will []

Urge Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for immediate action Special Correspondent Panaji: Tribal Welfare Minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Wednesday said that the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community in Goa is moving ahead with patience regarding political reservation, but warned that if the government declares it is not possible, they will decide on their future course of action. []

Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said Goa is set to benefit from new-age courses offered by private universities entering the state, backed byadvancement, innovation and technical research, alongside the traditional courses available through Goa University. The private universities have also helped students from Goa pursue higher education within the state and []

Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that one of the most significant aspects of Goa CARES Study initiative is to position Goa as an emerging centre for advanced public health research and international scientific collaboration. Stating that non-communicable diseases like cardiac diseases, diabetes, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and lifestyle-related conditions have []

Appeals for daily practice to instil discipline Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday stressed the need to practise yoga daily to inculcate discipline and build focus, confidence and emotional resilience. Addressing a gathering at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Santa Cruz on the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, []

Special Correspondent Panaji The Gomantak Bhandari Samaj has submitted a representation to the Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant seeking his immediate intervention to address the growing distress among farmers caused by the unprecedented delay in the arrival of the monsoon across the state. As on June 20, 2026, Goa has not received adequate rainfall, severely affecting []

Special Correspondent Panaji: The state government on Wednesday decided to waive off all penalties in electricity bill after facing a lot of flak from the people over the steep power bills. The move came after Chief Minister Pramod Sawant held a meeting with the Chief Electrical Engineer Stephen Fernandes and other officials on Wednesday evening []

Special Correspondent Panaji Around two lakh people are expected to participate in the International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21 at more than 1,000 locations across Goa from6 am onwards, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday while appealing to people to join the event and help set a new world record. Government employees, []

Govt mulls bus fare concession for women working in firms Panaji : Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said the state government will introduce new regulations for companies, including revision in the minimum wages in the private sector, adding that the state government is mulling providing concessions in bus fare for women working in the []

New Delhi, June 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to receive accolades as he marks a historic 12 years in office, the longest tenure for any elected Prime Minister in India. Leaders from various states, ministers, and universities have reflected on his achievements during this time. Goas Chief Minister Pramod Sawant congratulated PM Modi on ... Read more PM Modis Tenure Realizes the Dream of Akhand Bharat: CM Pramod Sawant

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said Goa has witnessed growth in infrastructure, connectivity, education and welfare over the past 12 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aided by increased tax devolution, grants-in-aid and capital assistance from the Centre. Marking 12 years of the Union government, Sawant addressed the []

Special Correspondent Panaji/Margao Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday took a decision to put the installation of electricity smart meters on hold. Many ministers, including Minister for Public Works Digambar Kamat, and several MLAs had objected to the smart meters. The electricity department has also been directed to put on hold the penalty that was []

Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday met Union Minister for Housing, Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, in New Delhi and sought assistance for the speedy approval of proposals submitted by Goa under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF). Sawant also discussed housing, urban development, citizen-centric infrastructure and welfare initiatives being implemented []

Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday came out with an assurance that all pending Kul Mundkar cases across Goa would be resolved within the next three months. The government is committed towards ensuring that no such cases remain pending and their complete disposal would be achieved within the stipulated timeframe, he said. []

PANAJI, Jun 7: The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appealed to the state government to prioritise native fruit-bearing trees under its plantation campaign, saying the initiative should focus on creating a sustainable and productive green cover rather than merely achieving plantation targets. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant had announced a 90-day drive starting from June 5 to plant 10 lakh trees across the coastal state as part of the ambitious Green Goa, Clean Goa campaign, an offshoot of

New Delhi, June 7: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday to discuss the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. In a statement, Pradhan expressed his pleasure in meeting Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. They had meaningful discussions aimed at strengthening the implementation of NEP 2020 ... Read more Education Minister Discusses NEP 2020 Outcomes with Goa Chief Minister

Special Correspondent Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that the Centre has assured over Rs 250 crore for improvement works at the Anjunem Dam and the repair and renovation of its canal network. The Union government has accorded the provisional sanction for these works, he said. Sawant was speaking to the media after []

Panaji: The State Cabinet, on Thursday, approved a proposal to constitute the Goa Livelihood Forum as the implementing agency for the operation, management, maintenance and sustainable development of GoVan multi-product processing centres across the state. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that, to support the initiative, the Cabinet has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 1 crore []

The new facility serves as a vital link connecting Vasco city with Dabolim Airport, Madgaon, and other parts of South Goa

NT Reporter Calangute The Rs 46 crore waterway improvement works along the Tar-Moira river is likely to be completed by November, said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday. Sawant directed officials to expedite desilting work and remove bottlenecks, particularly under culverts at the highway bridge and Tar bridge, to ensure smooth water flow and mitigate []

Panaji, May 1: On Friday, Goas Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated a series of worker-centric welfare schemes at Lok Bhavan, coinciding with International Labor Day. These initiatives aim to empower the workforce across the state and enhance social security. The unveiling took place in the presence of Revenue, Labor, and Employment Minister Atanasio Monserrate and ... Read more Goa Chief Minister Launches Worker Welfare Schemes on International Labor Day

Panaji, May 1: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated a series of worker-centric welfare schemes at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of International Labour Day. The initiatives aim to empower the workforce across the state and strengthen social security. The unveiling of these schemes took place in the presence of Revenue, Labour and Employment Minister ... Read more Goa CM Launches Worker Welfare Schemes on Labour Day

The three-day annual conference of CERT-In empanelled auditing organizations, SAMVAAD 2026, commenced today at BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa Campus and will continue till April 29, bringing together over 500 delegates from across India and abroad. The conference, themed “Securing Digital Bharat through Future-Ready Audits: Adapting, Assuring, Advancing,” aims to strengthen India’s cyber security ecosystem through collaboration, innovation, and forward-looking audit frameworks. &nb

Panaji: A candlelight protest was held in Old Goa on Sunday seeking the resignation of Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho over derogatory remarks made against St Francis Xavier at a function in Vasco where he was present. Protesters raised slogans of Resign, resign and said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant should take responsibility and resign, alleging that []

New Delhi, April 24: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant is celebrating his birthday today. On this special occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several BJP leaders extended their warm wishes, hoping for his long and healthy life while praising his contributions to Goas development. Prime Minister Modi took to ... Read more PM Modi Wishes Goa CM Pramod Sawant a Happy Birthday, Praises His Development Efforts

Panaji: More than 100 people staged a demonstration in Vasco town of South Goa on Thursday, April 23, demanding the immediate arrest of right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar over his alleged derogatory remarks against St Francis Xavier. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said efforts were on to trace Khattar and prevent him from fleeing the country. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o

Special Correspondent Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said running schools is not a business, as the careers of students are shaped through educational institutions. Education should not be treated as a profit-driven activity, Sawant said, adding that schools exist to shape students futures and contribute to their overall development, while teachers play a []

CM Pramod Sawant announces establishment of WPU Goa University

Panaji, April 16: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant held an important meeting with a delegation from the Zimbabwean government. The primary aim of this meeting was to enhance cooperation between the two nations in the fields of STEM education, robotics, and artificial intelligence, while also strengthening global partnerships for future education. During the meeting, ... Read more Goa Chief Minister Discusses STEM Education Collaboration with Zimbabwe Delegation

States seats likely to increase but no clarity on number Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday strongly advocated for the implementation of womens reservation in legislative bodies, asserting that he would not object even if his own assembly constituency is reserved for women once the law takes effect. Sawant was addressing a gathering at []

A distinguished scientist and an institution builder, Dr Raghunath Mashelkar has brought immense pride to India through his pioneering work in science, innovation The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry will confer the prestigious Gomant Gaurav Sanman upon the distinguished scientist Dr Raghunath Mashelkar at the hands of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday (April []

Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant termed the cancellation of the Ponda bypoll by the Bombay High Court at Goa as very shocking, stating that the government is awaiting the Election Commissions notification and remains in constant touch with the partys central leadership. Sawant said a review of the High Court decision has been []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review key reforms proposed for panchayats, with a focus on strengthening garbage management systems across the state. Sawant said that panchayats are at the forefront of delivering basic civic services and must be equipped with better systems to manage waste effectively. []

NT Reporter Panaji The state government on Wednesday said that if commercial LPG users apply for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, they can avail an additional 20% LPG quota, taking the total entitlement up to 40% as announced earlier by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has permitted the additional []

Panaji, April 1: Goas Chief Minister Pramod Sawant submitted his self-enumeration for the 2027 Census on Wednesday. This initiative marks Goas participation in a nationwide effort aimed at compiling accurate and comprehensive data. The Chief Minister emphasized that the census is not merely a numbers game; it serves as a crucial foundation for the development ... Read more Goa Chief Minister Submits Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census, Encourages Public Participation

Sawant also agrees to other demands of locals Margao: The 49-day protest held by the residents of Mirabag in Sanvordem against the proposed Rs 280-crore bandhara project on Zuari River came to an end on Monday after the agitators called off the protest following an assurance from Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that the project would []

Sanguem: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, on Monday, said healthcare facilities in Goa are comparable to those in other states, stressing that the government is focusing not only on quality medical care but also on preventive healthcare. Speaking after inaugurating the new PHC building and dialysis centre at Sanguem, Sawant said the Sanguem Primary Health Centre []

Ponda: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that Ponda could soon host a full-fledged IIT campus. Describing Ponda as an emerging Temple City surrounded by a growing educational hub, Sawant hinted at plans to establish an Indian Institute of Technology in Ponda taluka. Our government is committed to inclusive growth under the vision of []

NT Reporter Panaji/Sankhali Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said women need to prioritise their health and access a strong healthcare system, noting that their well-being is crucial to family welfare. Addressing a gathering in Sankhali, Sawant said the government launched a free medical check-up initiative for women above 40 years, titled Check by Dotor, across government []

Panaji: In a major blow to the Town and Country Planning Department, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said he has directed the department to withdraw the approval granted for the conversion of 80,926 square metres of land in Sankhali Assembly constituency under Section 39A of the TCP Act. Responding to media questions, Sawant said []

Oil firms: Avoid panic buying Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday sought to allay fears over the availability of petrol and diesel in the state, assuring that sufficient fuel stock is in place for the next eight days and urged citizens not to panic. Addressing mediapersons at Mantralaya, Porvorim, Sawant said the government has []