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Topic: Goa

Manohar Parrikar blew hot and cold with media, especially Goan reporters

In ‘An Extraordinary Life’, Sadguru Patil and Mayabhushan Nagvenkar write about how Parrikar’s image as a transparent leader was undone by his media restrictions.

Goa to conduct random testing at slums near hospital whose staff tested positive for Covid

Earlier this week, few members of the staff at the ESI Hospital in Margao tested positive for Covid-19.

Goa govt makes Covid-19 test on arrival optional if no symptoms found

Those who decide to undergo the test on their arrival will have to remain under institutional quarantine till their test results are declared, CM Pramod Sawant said.

Goa no longer a green zone, 7 new Covid-19 cases reported in state

The seven patients include five members of a family of Goan origin and their driver who had travelled to the coastal state from Mumbai.

Vedanta’s epic battle to restart iron ore mining in Goa to begin in Supreme Court next week

Vedanta’s plea to resume mining in Goa has support of Modi govt, which was concerned about an economic slump in Goa even before the virus.

Called corona, beaten up, left on road: Foreign tourists recall Goa lockdown horrors

Several foreign tourists stuck in Goa said friendly local residents turned hostile as concern about the pandemic deepened and restrictions on movements began.

Goa reports its first coronavirus cases as 3 test positive

The Directorate of Health Services in a statement said the three patients had travelled abroad — to Spain, Australia and USA.

Goa government extends janta curfew till 25-26 March

In order to effectively implement the extension, the state govt has declared a three-day holiday for government and private sector including banks.

Section 144 withdrawn in North Goa as state gears up for carnival

Last week, Section 144 was imposed in the district following intelligence inputs about possible terror threat along the western coast.

Section 144 imposed in North Goa after intelligence inputs on terror threats

North Goa DM R Menaka, in a notification issued Monday, said the order imposing CrPC Section 144 will be in effect till 10 April, unless withdrawn earlier.

On Camera

The Indian diaspora is under attack. What has gone wrong?

From Indian-origin people being kicked out of Uganda overnight to facing racism in Canada and the UK today, these instances offer lessons for the Indian diaspora.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.