Pramod Sawant

"Ploy To Rule Goans?" Mauvin Godinho Hits Out At Navy

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 16, 2019

Transport Minister in the BJP-led coalition government in Goa, Mauvin Godinho, lashed out at the Indian Navy accusing its officials of trying to "rule" Goa by proxy, by cornering large chunks of prime real estate and depriving civilians from use of land resources.

Goa Chief Minister Says He Has Good Reason To Keep His Phone Switched Off

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 12, 2019

Explaining the idiosyncrasies of running an administration, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said easy access to Ministers and even the Chief Minister could prove to be a bane for administrators.

Goa Replaces Traditional "Dial 100" Service With "Dial 112"

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 9, 2019

The Goa government on Wednesday launched ''112'' as the new integrated emergency number for police, fire and medical emergencies replacing the traditional dial number ''100''.

Slowdown In Auto Sector Prompts Goa To Cut Road Tax By 50 Per Cent

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 9, 2019

In a bid to boost demand in the auto sector battling downturn, the Goa government on Wednesday announced to slash road tax by 50 per cent on the purchase of any type of new vehicles for a period of three months, till December 31.

Population Of Goans Shrinking, In-Migration Rampant: Pramod Sawant

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday October 6, 2019

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday expressed concern over rampant migration into Goa, saying that migrants would soon outnumber the indigenous population.

Congress Questions Goa Government Over Beach Safety After Tourist's Death

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 5, 2019

A day after the death of a tourist in a lightning strike at Goa's Candolim beach, the opposition Congress today demanded explanation from Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on the existence of the "much-touted" lifeguard system on the ground.

Goa Chief Minister Provides Injured Tourist Ride To Hospital In Convoy

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 4, 2019

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday stopped his convoy to provide assistance to a woman tourist who had met with an accident, by first examining her and then taking her to the nearest hospital in one of his escort vehicles.

No Fire Crackers During Gandhi Jayanti Functions: Goa Chief Minister

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 2, 2019

The practice of bursting fire crackers during Gandhi Jayanti celebrations will be discontinued by the state government, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday.

"Goa Doesn't Promote Sex Tourism": Chief Minister On Nude Party Poster

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 1, 2019

A day after the Goa police arrested a man from Bihar in connection with a nude party poster on social media, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that state has never promoted "sex and drug" tourism.

Person Behind Poster For Nude Party In Goa "Tracked Down": Chief Minister

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 24, 2019

Goa Police have "tracked down" the person believed to be behind advertising hosting of a "nude party", Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday after a poster surfaced on social media announcing the event in north Goa.

Goa Government Says Will Ask Green Court To Allow Beach Shacks

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 17, 2019

With Goa's tourism season set to kick off just a couple of weeks later, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that his government will ask the National Green Tribunal for permission to set up beach shacks along the coastline.

Chief Minister's Bid To Be Goa University's Pro-Chancellor Opposed

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 27, 2019

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's proposal to get himself appointed as the Pro-Chancellor of the Goa University (GU) has met with stiff resistance with the Opposition accusing Mr Sawant of trying to politicise the functioning of the state's only university.

Goa Government Mulling To Conduct GPSC Exam In Konkani Language

Jobs | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2019

The government also wants to have an anthem and a unique souvenir of Goa, which will reflect the state's culture, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said.

Modi-Led Government To Be In Power For Next 25 Years: Goa Chief Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2019

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has claimed that the Modi-led government will continue to rule the country "for another 25 years".

No Water Supply In Parts Of Goa For Third Day After Pipeline Burst

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 17, 2019

Goa's capital city Panaji was among the parts of the state that did not receive tap water for the third consecutive day on Saturday due to the bursting of a pipeline near Ponda town recently following heavy rains.