Goa has canceled state dinner for President Ramnath Kovind over Covid-19 norms.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant canceled the formal state dinner for President Ramnath Kovind during his visit due to the Covid-19 situation.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant canceled the formal state dinner for President Ramnath Kovind during his visit due to the Covid-19 situation.On Dec. 19, 2020, President Ram Nath Kovind visited Goa to attend a cultural event held in Panaji to celebrate the commencements of the 60th year of the state's Liberation, including the screening of a documentary on the history of Goa.

"The 10-minute documentary on Goa's history goes back to the Maurya era, Kadamba era, and Portuguese era as well," said chief minister Pramod Sawant, TOI reported. Around 400 invitees were allowed to be present in the event due to Covid-19 protocols.

On Dec. 17, it was announced that the traditional state dinner was dropped from the schedule of President Ramnath Kovind's visit to Goa in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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