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Iron ore exports, prices rose sharply, but only eastern miners benefited

According to FIMI, iron ore exports in 2019-20 rose to 36,623.71 tonnes from 16,198.90 in 2018-19

Goa coronavirus update: 280 cases, 3 deaths; count goes past 6,000-mark

The number of Covid-19 cases in Goa increased by 280 on Saturday to reach 6,193, while three deaths took the toll to 48, an official said

Goa guv Satya Pal Malik objects to new Raj Bhavan; govt shelves proposal

The Governor has written to the chief minister, requesting him to defer the proposal for a new Raj Bhavan till the state's finances improve

Where is Goa going?

The culling of key state leaders and bureaucrats has given rise to distrust and uneasiness in Pramod Sawant's style of functioning

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Denying community spread hampers Covid response

Covid fiscal response and India's standing, Goa struggles to control third wave, and why cough droplets travel longer when it's cold & humid-a roundup of news on how India is dealing with the pandemic

Antigen test for people arriving in Goa from outside: CM Pramod Sawant

Amid the Covid-19 outbreak, Pramod Sawant has said his government will start rapid antigen tests of people arriving in the state from Thursday

Goa govt asks private hospitals to reserve 20% beds for Covid-19 patients

The Goa government has made it compulsory for all private hospitals in the state to reserve 20% of their total beds for Covid-19 patients

Coronavirus daily update: Goa reports highest single-day spike of 95 cases

Goa witnessed its highest single-day spike in the number of Covid-19 cases on Thursday with 95 persons testing positive, taking the tally of active cases in the state to 744.

Goa opens to domestic tourists from July 2, says Manohar Ajgaonkar

Goa, one of the country's most popular tourist destinations, has remained shut for travellers since the nationwide coronavirus-induced lockdown was imposed in March.

9,000 foreigners left in 43 special flights from Goa during lockdown

As many as 43 special flights carrying nearly 9,000 foreigners have so far left from Goa to various international destinations during the coronavirus- induced lockdown, officials said.

Goa likely to see steepest contraction in economy in 2020-21, shows data

India Ratings and Research expects the gross state domestic product (GSDP) of all states in India to contract in FY21

Coronavirus daily updates: 70 new cases take Goa's total tally to 1,198

A total of 70 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Goa on Sunday, taking the total count in the state to 1,198

Goa CM Pramod Sawant says community transmission may have begun in Goa

'Community transmission' of coronavirus had already begun in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant admitted on Friday

Unichem, Lupin recall high blood pressure drugs from US over quality issues

The specified batch, which is being recalled, has been manufactured at Unichem's Goa-based facility

Goa makes Covid-19 negative certificate mandatory for people entering state

The Chief Minister said that Goa is the only state to conduct 13,000 Covid-19 tests on all the people who have entered the borders

People reaching state to pick between Covid-19 test or home quarantine: Goa

The cost of the Covid-19 test charged by the state government is Rs 2,000 and would have to be borne by the incoming passenger

An effort to achieve sustainable development for those who care for Goa

A few active citizens have joined hands to form ActforGoa

Covid-19: Goa renews demand for mining resumption for economic revival

The CM told reporters that he had written to the Centre to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act

Covid-19 lockdown: Standalone, neighbourhood shops allowed to open in Goa

The state government clarified that e-commerce companies will be allowed to deliver only essential items. Also, sale of liquor shall not be allowed

Goa now first Indian state with zero Covid-19 case; all patients discharged

Goa CM Sawant said that all the agencies, including the health department and police, worked in tandem for the results