Beyond the call of duty – Curchorem Traffic Police
Traffic police personnel and home security guards at Curchorem Police Traffic Cell recently undertook a mission to make the roads safer for motorist. Hiring the necessary tools and implements, a group lead by Traffic Officer Edwin Colaco trimmed the roadside vegetation from Curchorem – Sanguem road that was blocking the vision and posing a threat […]
Traffic Signals Inaugurated at two Junctions in Porvorim
Member of Legislative Assembly from Porvorim, Rohan Khaunte inaugurated two new traffic signals in Porvorim on Monday. One near the Porvorim Bazaar and the other at ‘Teen’ Building’ junction, which is the junction near Delfino’s supermarket in Porvorim. The traffic signals will take the burden off the police force who usually employ two traffic policemen […]
Conflicting Traffic Signs in Porvorim Confuse Motorists
Motorist worldwide must obey traffic signs for their own safety and the safety of others. But what should they do when these signs contradict each other? The Porvorim highway opposite Holy Family Church, has confused many motorists. This is because a ‘No Stopping’ Signboard is placed few feet from the traffic signal. Hence drivers are […]
Goa – The land of Human Trafficking
Arun Pandey, Director of ARZ, an NGO committed to combating trafficking of persons for the purpose of sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation in Goa said, “Human trafficking is said to be the third illegal revenue generating business after arms and drugs trafficking. Large number of tourists visiting Goa especially domestic (single) look for sex […]
Vivek Kerkar- The fresh face at the helm of SKAL International Goa.
Well-known business man Mr. Vivek Kerkar was recently appointed as the new president of SKAL International Goa. Mr. Kerkar, who is a second generation businessman, founded Liquid Gold, a reputable beverage company in 1994 which is currently a successful partnership firm. He also serves as a Director at Somy Resorts Pvt Limited and is a partner […]
Goa needs more sustainable and people-friendly festivals: Trade, Heritage stakeholders
Panaji, January 2024- The state’s heritage proponents have urged the need to make large-format festivals, which are regularly held in Goa, more sustainable, while simultaneously backing the organisation of more green festivals, which incorporate minimising pollution and sustainability in their programming and organisational ethos. Goa has been a gracious backdrop to a diverse set of festivals. […]
SociAlly: Empowering Small Businesses through Social Media
By Steve Antao In the dynamic world of digital marketing, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their target audience. Founded by Rahmat Shaikh in 2021, SociAlly is a remote Social Media Management & Marketing agency based in Panjim, Goa. The agency which started its journey on 8th March […]
Dr. Varad Karmali: Goa’s ‘Drone’- Acharya
ItsGoa speaks with Dr. Varad Karmali, a 34-year-old young man who holds the distinction of being the first Indian to earn a Ph.D. in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle technology.
Conrad Barretto
Conrad Barretto is a very popular name in the football circuit in Goa. He is the founder of The Football Dug Out (TFDO), a Facebook group of football fans in Goa. Apart from football, the group also did a lot of philanthropic work during the Covid-19 pandemic.We caught up with Conrad to get to know […]
Healthway Hospital, Old Goa Trains Doctors in Post-Accident Trauma Protocol
Panaji, September 12 – Sixteen doctors, including allopathy professionals and dentists, from India and abroad were certified in a course specially designed to manage emergencies, especially accident-related trauma, which is globally endorsed as Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) at the Healthway Hospitals in Old Goa. ATLS protocols are considered the gold standard in the management of […]
