Government Schools to get Tech-Savvy
Thirteen government schools have recently obtained smart classes and science labs on pilot basis under a new government initiative. The project launched in association with private company Vendanta, will enable students from Class V to Class X to learn various subjects with the aid of an LCD projector and a computer system pre-loaded with content. Chief Minister […]
Government Primary Schools get Grant-in-Aid
Primary schools offering education in Konkani/Marathi, which have availed a one-time grant of Rs.12 Lakh from the government are now permitted to switch to a new scheme. Under the new scheme, grant-in-aid primary recognized schools, imparting education in Konkani/Marathi medium of instruction, will be eligible for a grant of 400 per student per month for […]
Goa State Wetland Authority constituted by the Government
The Environment Department has constituted the Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA). It is constituted as part of the requirement of the Role of Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010. The Goa State Wetland Authority is chaired by the Chief Minister, Laxmikant Parsekar, along with the forest minister, Rajendra Arlekar as vice-chairman. Its other members comprise […]
Government Ban on Selfies Near National Monuments
The Government of India recently announced that they have banned selfies near National Monuments. The Tourism ministry has banned visitors from clicking selfies in front of National Monuments during the Independence Day Week. An advisory has been issued to all the states to restrict tourists from clicking selfies in front of important monuments from August […]
Hacked Government Websites Restored Now
Twelve hacked Government websites have been restored. According to sources, the twelve hacked Government webistes were of the department of Sainik Welfare, Captain of Ports, Water Resources Department, Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration, Directorate of Printing Press and Stationary, NRI Commission, Office of Labour Commissioner, Goa Dental College, Central Library, Directorate of Agriculture and […]
Government restricts fish landing sites in Goa
In a move that may be inconvenient to the fishing industry in Goa, the state Government has decided to restrict the number of jetties and ramps used to offload the catch (Fish). The decision is being taken in favor of improving the coastal security of the state. The list includes 28 notified sites across the […]
A singing competition by the government, of the people, for the government
Many may have heard some people praise a particular political party, but in Goa you can actually sing praises of the ruling party and get a prize for it. Recently the Department of Information & Publicity of the Goa Government in collaboration with Tiatr Academy of Goa has decided to organize a singing competition. The […]
Serendipity Arts Festival Announces Curators and Grants for its 10th Edition
In its largest-ever edition, the festival will have 35+ curators including Shubha Mudgal, Lillete Dubey, Ehsaan Noorani, Manu Chandra, Thukral & Tagra, and Geeta Chandran among others across disciplines like visual and performing arts, craft, culinary arts and accessibility. Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) returns to Panaji, Goa in its landmark tenth edition, from December 12 […]
Amid Monsoons, Drishti Marine Issues Advisory; Urges Beachgoers to Refrain from Swimming Off Goa’s Beaches
~ Drishti Marine has urged beachgoers to be cautious while at the beach, due to strong currents and high waves. ~ Beachgoers have also been requested to refrain from frequenting rocky areas and cliffs. With early monsoons in Goa underway, Drishti Marine, the state government-appointed lifesaving agency that specialises in safeguarding lives along the coastline […]
FLY91 Announces Monsoon Discount Across 20 Sectors, Enhances Regional Connectivity From Goa
~ The decision follows Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte’s call to airlines and OTAs to incentivise travellers to visit Goa during the monsoons. The early arrival of the monsoons has not only provided relief from soaring summer temperatures but also brought cheer for travellers, with FLY91 announcing special discounts across its network. The pure play […]
