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 […]
Yutika Zambaulikar
In the kaleidoscopic world of digital content creation, where myriad influencers vie for attention, Yutika Zambaulikar stands out with a distinct aura that blends her vibrant Goan heritage with a modern digital flair. A law student, athlete, fitness enthusiast, and a digital creator dedicated to showcasing Goa’s rich culture and supporting small-scale businesses, Yutika’s journey […]
The Journey of Akshaya Shivkumar
Ever since independence, women in India have come a long way and have risen to great heights in society through education and hard work. A state which boasts one of the highest literacy rates in the country, Goa too has produced several women achievers who have carved their paths to success through sheer dedication and […]
With better infrastructure, more investment, Goa has potential to nurture tennis champions, say local stakeholders
he rise of professional tennis in Goa has been exponential, with several popular state-ranking tournaments boasting high participation rates being hosted in Goa over the past few years. However, with players across age groups in Goa taking the Olympic-level sport seriously, tennis stakeholders in the state are batting for more training facilities to cater to the […]
Uplifting the Next Generation of Women Entrepreneurs Through Football and Academia with Lisa Heydlauff
This International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, Lisa Heydlauff, CEO of ‘Going to School’, a creative non-profit organisation that aims to offer football training along with digital and life skills through integrated skills curricula to girls in government schools in Goa is highlighted for her contribution to the education of the girl child in […]
