In Goa, casinos to remain shut on GandhiÂ Jayanti

THE GOAN NETWORKPublished Sep 30, 2025, 4:29 PM IST

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In Goa, casinos to remain shut on GandhiÂ Jayanti

PANAJI: The Department of Home (General) has directed that all casino operations in Goa will remain closed on October 2, as a mark of respect to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary.

All casino licensees have been instructed to suspend gaming activities from the intervening midnight of October 1 and 2 until the intervening midnight of October 2 and 3, covering the entire 24 hours of October 2.

Separately, the Office of the Commissioner of Excise has notified that all liquor outlets, including those selling packaged bottles and premises licensed for on-site consumption, will also remain closed across the state.

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HM Amit Shah to launch ‘Mhaje Ghar’ scheme, inaugurate multiple projects during Goa visit on Oct 4

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Published Sep 30, 2025, 4:15 PM IST

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HM Amit Shah to launch ‘Mhaje Ghar’ scheme, inaugurate multiple projects during Goa visit on Oct 4

PANAJI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the Goa Government’s ambitious ‘Mhaje Ghar’ scheme on October 4. Under the scheme, the State government intends to issue Class I ownership rights to the beneficiaries having their houses located on the government and Communidade land. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, announcing the visit at a press briefing today, said, “This is a landmark step that fulfils the long-pending dream of thousands of Goans to have secure…