Automobiles

CM Pramod Sawant Reviews F4 Indian Championship Preparations at Mopa Airport Circuit


Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant visited the F4 Indian Championship racing site at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, to review readiness ahead of the February 14โ€“15 event, calling it a major step toward placing Goa on the global motorsports map.

Events in Goa

No IFFI Inaugural at Shyama Prasad Stadium This Year; Parade to Open the 56th Edition


The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will open with a parade instead of the usual inaugural ceremony at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will flag off the IFFI Parade, which will feature Goaโ€™s signature carnival and Shigmo floats. The change comes as the stadium is booked for the FIDE World Cup, confirmed ESG Chairperson Delilah Lobo.

Sports

Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant Inaugurates FIDE World Cup Goa 2025 at Taleigao


Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, along with Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and top dignitaries, inaugurated the FIDE World Cup Goa 2025 at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Taleigao. The international chess event will continue till November 27, 2025.

Social

CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Felicitates Artisans and Empowers Traditional Crafts Under Seva Pakhwada


As part of Seva Pakhwada celebrations in Goa, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant honoured Ganesh idol artisans, recognized senior craftspeople, distributed tool kits under PM Vishwakarma Yojana, and extended support to local weavers at a special programme in Panaji.

Business

Goa Leads Nationwide GST Reform with Two-Slab Structure Backed by PM Modi & CM Pramod Sawant


Effective September 22, 2025, Goa is spearheading a new two-slab GST structure (5% and 18%) aimed at easing compliance, supporting MSMEs, and boosting local manufacturing. CM Dr. Pramod Sawant, backed by PM Narendra Modi, called the reform a landmark step toward Atmanirbhar Bharat and the โ€œGST Bachat Utsav.โ€