City
Epaper

COVID-19: Goa CM shuts schools, colleges, clubs till March 31

By IANS | Updated: March 14, 2020 14:50 IST

The Goa government has directed the closure of schools, colleges, pubs, public swimming pools, spas and casinos till March 31 in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Saturday.

Open in App

Panaji, March 14 The Goa government has directed the closure of schools, colleges, pubs, public swimming pools, spas and casinos till March 31 in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Saturday.

However, malls, restaurants and hotels will remain open, Sawant said, adding that the directions for closure were only meant for places where people gather in closed premises.

( With inputs from IANS )

Tags: Pramod SawantIanspanaji
Open in App

Related Stories

NationalGoa Rains: Heavy Rainfall Leads to Power Outage, Landslides and Flood-Like Conditions In Many Areas

NationalShirgao Tragedy: What Caused the Deadly Stampede at Lairai Devi Jatra in Goa?

NationalShrigao Stampede: 7 Killed, Over 30 Injured as Devotees Rush to Witness Devi Lairai Jatra in Goa

MaharashtraMaharashtra Election 2024: Goa CM Pramod Sawant's Bag Searched by EC Officials at Karad Airport Amid Bag-Check Row (Watch Video)

PoliticsGoa Land Grabbing Controversy: Govt Faces Criticism Over Alleged Inaction

National Realted Stories

NationalBJD slams Odisha cabinet decision to enhance BDOs’ financial powers, terms it blow to democracy

NationalSchools closed till Sep 14, Internet suspended in J&K's Doda amid protests against MLA's arrest

NationalKerala HC clears Global Ayyappa Sangamam

NationalMade in Myanmar: BJP targets Rahul Gandhi, Congress over 'vote-theft' PDFs

NationalMauritius has benefitted from India's generous assistance and expertise in key sectors: Ramgoolam