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Land, jobs, tribal quota: The issues forming Goa 2027, and why BJP still starts ahead

As Goa’s coastal landscape settles into a late-onset monsoon and tourist footfall begins to taper, political activity is set to intensify. Leaders of top parties are expected to land in the state for regional events, organisational meetings and, crucially, to assess the ground situation ahead of the Goa assembly elections,…

Newslaundry · Aug 18

Govt notifies 1.03 crore square metres land in South Goa as No Development Zone

Goa has declared over a crore square metres of ecologically sensitive land in Salcete taluka as a No Development Zone. This move, encompassing salt pans and paddy fields across seven villages, aims to bolster environmental protection and safeguard the state's delicate ecosystems. The largest portion is in Talaulim, with other…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Fine of up to Rs 1 crore for hill cutting to be imposed by Goa Town and Country Planning Board

Goa's Town and Country Planning (TCP) Board will now impose hefty fines for hill cutting. Violators face penalties starting at Rs 50 lakh, escalating to Rs 1 crore for repeat offenses. The government is taking stringent action to protect the environment. Citizens are urged to report any illegal hill cutting…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

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Six dead and over 50 injured in temple stampede at Indian tourist hotspot

It is still unclear what led to the stampede

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

‘Clamp down’: HT deletes report on Goa land conversion as minister threatens ‘breach of privilege’

On July 23, a report on Hindustan Times website titled “21.29 lakh sq m green zones in Goa converted for construction in 15 months: Data” by reporter Gerard de Souza detailed how two changes in rules reportedly made way for the spurt in land conversion. The report was based on…

Newslaundry · Jul 27, 2024

Goa BJP celebrates as party leads in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh

Goa BJP workers on Sunday burst firecrackers and distributed sweets as the party was leading in three states, as per the latest vote counts.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Town and country planning department will handle the Goa bar complaint professionally, says Vishwajit Rane

Activist Aires Rodrigues had filed a complaint about the alleged violation of the rules against “Silly Soul Café and Bar” located in North Goa with the TCP department.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2022

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15,000 mangrove saplings will be planted at new island in Mandovi: Goa forest minister Vishwajit Rane

PANAJI: Forest minister Vishwajit Rane on Sunday planted mangrove saplings on the Mankule island in Mandovi. Rane said that highest priority will be given to protection of mangroves in the state and not a single mangrove tree will be allowed to be cut.

The Times of India · Jun 5, 2022

Goa TCP minister Vishwajit Rane promises a list of violators tomorrow

PANAJI: The town and country planning department's scrutiny committee has prepared a 240-page preliminary report identifying all the violations in ODPs and who violated the norms. TCP minister Vishwajit Rane said on Saturday. I am releasing a list of leaders on Monday who have converted tenanted land into commercial and…

The Times of India · Jun 5, 2022

No curbs, but wear masks in crowded areas: Goa minister Vishwajit Rane

PANAJI: Health minister Vishwajit Rane said people must follow Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and that the government cannot bring in curbs. "Economic activity and health must coexist," he said.

The Times of India · Jun 5, 2022

Goa Medical College gearing up for robotic heart surgeries, says Vishwajit Rane

PANAJI: Health minister Vishwajit Rane said on Friday that Goa Medical College (GMC) is gearing up to start a state-of-the-art department of chest and robotic surgery. “I assure the people of Goa that they will no longer have to travel to Mumbai for complex chest and chest oncology-related surgeries,” he…

The Times of India · May 27, 2022

‘2.2 lakh sqm agri land in North Goa made settlement’

PANAJI: The Town and Country Planning (TCP) department has identified 2.2 lakh sqm of tenanted agricultural land in the villages of Parra, Nagoa, Arpora, Candolim and Calangute, which have been converted into settlement and commercial zones.

The Times of India · May 27, 2022

Goa: Complaint against tenant association for Merces mangrove cutting says forests, town and country planning minister Vishwajit Rane

PANAJI: Minister for forests and town and country planning (TCP), Vishwajit Rane, on Friday said a police complaint has been filed after the tenant association of the local comunidade “was found to be responsible” for destruction of 29 mangrove trees at Merces.

The Times of India · May 20, 2022

Goa: In Vishwajit Rane’s TCP reforms, deemed approvals & online file tracking

PANAJI: Town and country planning minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday announced a slew of reforms in the department, including an online file tracking system from May 1, deemed approvals for commercial and residential projects after 21-45 days, and approval of building plans by empanelled architects for constructions with built-up area…

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2022

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The Times of India · Apr 18, 2022

Goa minister hints at fresh ODPs; 16B cases under scanner

PANAJI: In the backdrop of rampant irregularities in the outline development plan process and Section 16B approvals, town and country planning (TCP) minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday announced that all approvals would be put under the scanner for discrepancies. Rane said he would not hesitate to suspend or scrap ODPs…

The Times of India · Apr 16, 2022

Goa is too small for a tiger reserve, says forest minister

PANAJI: Facing flak for his remarks against the need for a tiger reserve in Goa, forest minister Vishwajit Rane on Saturday hit out at his critics, saying that he is a “person who is educated” and that he doesn’t require environmentalists and NGOs to advise him. He said that Goa…

The Times of India · Apr 16, 2022

‘Cameras prove tigers exist in Goa forests since 2013’

KERI: On Friday, forest minister Vishwajit Rane had said that tigers found in Goa’s forests were only those in transit. Environmentalists have, however, pointed at clear evidence of tiger presence captured through camera traps for years in Goa’s forests.

The Times of India · Apr 16, 2022

Goa: 100 new community health officers to be recruited, says Vishwajit Rane

PANAJI: Health minister Vishwajit Rane has said that the government is looking at increasing the strength of Goa’s health and wellness sector. “We have received a sanction for 100 new community health officers that we will be recruiting,” he said.

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The Hindu · Apr 3, 2022

Pramod Sawant retains Home, Finance

Vishwajit Rane has been given crucial Health and Town and Country Planning Portfolios along with Urban Development, Women and Child, and Forest departments

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2022

BJP goes with tried and tested CMs — Dhami in Uttarakhand, Sawant in Goa

N. Biren Singh was repeated in Manipur in a similar manner

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2022

Amid suspense over Goa CM, Pramod Sawant meets Modi

He may retain his post as Goa’s Chief Minister over rival Vishwajit Rane

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2022

‘With 15 years experience, Vishwajit Rane ready to be Goa CM’

PORVORIM: Poriem MLA Deviya Rane said on Tuesday that her husband, Valpoi MLA Vishwajit Rane, is ready to take over as chief minister as he has 15 years of political experience, but that the final decision would be taken by the party leadership.

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2022

BJP appoints Narendra Singh Tomar, L. Murugan as central observers for Goa

Suspense over CM candidate continues; new govt swearing-in only after Holi, says BJP

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2022

Meeting with Goa Governor: BJP’s Vishwajit Rane hits out at media for confusing personal with political

Speculation that Vishwajit Rane would be the next Goa Chief Minister has gathered momentum after his rival Pramod Sawant’s thin victory margin in the Assembly election

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2022

The current status of 16 Goa MLAs who quit the Congress in the last five years

Ahead of the current Goa polls, the Congress had made its MLAs take anti-defection oaths

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