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April 24, 2026 9:25 AM

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, praising his leadership and role in advancing the state’s development across multiple sectors. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Birthday greetings to Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji. He is at the forefront of furthering Goa’s development across diverse sectors. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.” Several other leaders also conveyed their wishes. Union H...

November 16, 2025 9:36 AM

IFFI 2025: Goa CM Pramod Sawant, Union Minister L. Murugan spotlight festival’s expanding global presence

Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan outlined key highlights of the 56th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at a press conference in Panaji on Saturday. Sawant said that film screenings this year will be held across multiple venues, including INOX Panaji, INOX Porvorim, Maquinez Palace, Ravindra Bhavan Madgaon, Magic Movies Ponda, and the Ashoka and Samrat screens in Panaji. A grand opening parade,...

September 17, 2025 11:35 AM

PM Modi turns 75: Birthday tributes pour in from Chief Ministers and leaders nationwide

Chief Ministers and political leaders across India joined in celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, commending his governance, policies, and contributions to the nation’s progress. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marked the occasion by calling PM Modi the “torchbearer of the hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians” and “the world’s most popular politician.” He praised the Prime Minister’s “determination, sensitive leadership, and commitme...

May 30, 2025 8:15 PM

Goa is now a 100% literate state: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant

Goa has officially become a 100 per cent literate state, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Friday. The declaration was made on the occasion of the 39th Goa Statehood Day and marks a key milestone in the state’s education journey. Speaking at an event in Panaji, Sawant credited the success to the implementation of the ULLAS Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (Understanding for Lifelong Learning for All in Society), also known as the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), a centrally sponsor...

November 21, 2024 1:31 AM

IFFI has become a calendar event for people: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was officially inaugurated on November 20 in Goa, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant highlighting the growing global significance of the festival. Speaking at the event, Sawant emphasized that each year, IFFI continues to reach new heights, strengthening the bond between the festival and Goa. He welcomed both national and international guests, noting that the festival has become an eagerly anticipated event on the global cultural...