Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for a Rs 4,000 crore budgetary provision, including funds for Kushavati district and a revised 90:10 funding pattern. Read the full demands.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant outlines a sustainable blue economy strategy to boost fisheries, create jobs, and enhance coastal infrastructure. Learn how this plan aims for a 'blue revolution'.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant acknowledges the negative impacts of industrialisation and migration on Goans. He vows to protect Mhadei river water from Karnataka's diversion and details steps to safeguard agricultural land. Read the full story.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant directs an end to internet disruptions from cable cuts, responding to a joint plea from nine major industrial bodies. Immediate action promised.
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has disbursed over Rs 10 lakh for medical care of those injured in the December 29 Bhandup bus accident. Read about the ongoing support and patient conditions.
A Mumbai sessions court rejects bail for nurse Anita Sawant, accused of selling a newborn for Rs 5 lakh from Govandi's Royal Hospital. Read the shocking details of the alleged trafficking racket.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant meets families of the Birch by Romeo Lane fire victims, orders separate jailing of accused, a dedicated prosecution team, and vows to monitor the case closely for a swift trial.
Former Chief Justice Ferdino Rebello led a delegation to Goa CM Pramod Sawant with a 10-point charter demanding action on hill-cutting, TCP Act changes, and offshore casinos. Read the key demands.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant warns new govt appointees seeking transfers closer to home will be posted further. He stresses public service & merit-based transparency. Read more.
The BEST bus driver arrested for the Bhandup accident that killed 4 has filed for bail, claiming he lost control trying to save pedestrians on a congested road. Court hearing next week.
Santosh Sawant, the BEST bus driver in the Bhandup accident that killed four, moves court for bail, claiming he lost control trying to save people. The court will hear the reply on Jan 13.
The Maharashtra Congress seeks disqualification of 12 Ambernath councillors who joined BJP, citing anti-defection law violations. Read the full story on the political crisis.
Goa government finalises Justice Sandeep Shinde as the new Lokayukta, ending a six-month vacancy. Learn about the appointment process and pending cases.
Hundreds protested in Panaji against hill cutting and land conversion. CM Pramod Sawant promises to heed public demands. Justice Rebello calls for a people's movement.
Congress leader Sachin Sawant accuses BJP of divisive tactics, calling it a 'foolish' party for speaking without study on Mumbai's demographics. Read the full political clash.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant criticizes Maharashtra govt for not appointing a guardian minister for Nashik despite four cabinet ministers from district. He alleges corruption risk in Kumbh works ahead of Jan 15 polls.
Goa's TCP department halts a Carambolim mega project after protests reveal violations in crematorium distance and road width. CM orders probe. Read the full story.
Goa's winter session sparks controversy as govt prioritizes Vande Mataram discussion over urgent issues like illegal nightclubs and the Arpora fire tragedy. Opposition cries foul. Read more.
Police investigation clears predecessor driver & bus mechanism in Bhandup accident that killed 4. Driver Santosh Sawant's custody extended for psychological tests. Read the latest updates.
Shiv Sena MLA Tanaji Sawant criticizes BJP for making a drugs case accused the Tuljapur Municipal Council president. Read his sharp remarks on governance and public safety.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant intervened after a day-long protest in Carambolim, promising a stop work order for a controversial housing project. Residents allege violations and fake documentation.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant urges Chimbel locals to meet him over Unity Mall opposition, assures Toyyar Lake preservation. Get the full details on the project's status and assurances.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured Goa CM Pramod Sawant that pending medical bills under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme will be cleared immediately and cashless treatment will resume at Manipal Hospital.
Amitabh Bachchan opens up about the draining feeling after KBC season ends and pays a heartfelt tribute to his make-up artiste Deepak Sawant's 50 years of unwavering commitment. Read his emotional blog post.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces a bill to prevent landlords from selling land until mundkars' rights are settled. The move aims to protect over 2,000 pending cases. Read more.
The BEST bus driver involved in the fatal Bhandup accident has been sent to 14-day judicial custody. Four people died and ten were injured in the tragic incident. Read the latest updates.
GFP, AAP, and RG demand Canacona's removal from the new Kushavati district, citing severe public inconvenience. Leaders question the government's planning. Read the full story.
Amitabh Bachchan's heartfelt tribute to his makeup artist Deepak Sawant for 50 years of unwavering service goes viral as KBC 17 concludes. Read the emotional story.
Mumbai police confirm the Bhandup accident was caused by driver error. The BEST bus driver pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, leading to four fatalities. Full details inside.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces auction of 6 new mineral blocks, with 40% of state's blocks now operational. The move accelerates mining revival after a 6-year shutdown. Read the full update.