Waste management? Tonnes of Garbage
With a population increase in Goa and huge tourist influx, waste management needs to be taken up on a war-footing. Tonnes of garbage gets generated on a daily basis, all over the state. With no proper system in place, this waste gets dumped into water bodies. Some of it even ends up on unused properties. […]
Proposal to Reduce Area of Jurisdiction and Increase Stations for Goa Police
The State Police Department has submitted a mega proposal to the Goa Government which will further cut down the area of several police stations and sub-divisional offices. This is to ensure better policing in the state. Goa Police proposed a major demarcation of its jurisdiction by proposing to create eight new sub-divisional offices and several […]
5 Futuristic adventure pilots in Goa
Goa has long been associated with tourism and adventure. With every waking day, the number of tourist destinations are increasing as countries are pulling out all the ‘plugs’ to attract high spending tourists. Keeping this in mind, the stakeholders are continuously trying to brand and re-package Goa as more than just sun, sea and sand. […]
Marathon Sees Death of 23 Year Old Dutch National
The Rotary Rain Run was organized by Rotary Club of Porvorim in support of The Prakash Cancer Aid Project, funds from which went in aid of this project. The marathon began at 5:30 am on Sunday, 31st August 2016 at the Sports Authority of Goa, Athletes Stadium in Bambolim. The marathon saw a good amount of participants coming […]
Goa to receive 99.99 crores for Development of Tourism
Goa’s coastal circuit development project received a nod from the Ministry of Tourism under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs. 99.99 crores for the project. The project aims at developing the coastal stretch at Sinquerim-Baga, Anjuna-Vagator, Morjim-Keri, Aguada Fort and Aguada jail in the North. According to Goa Tourism Minister, Dilip […]
Goans making a ‘Green’ statement
More and more individuals are following the trend of taking the ‘Green Turn’ as well as protecting their fellow citizens from dangerous roads filled with potholes. What started out as an act to create awareness among government individuals regarding dangerously deep potholes in Europe has shifted to Goa. In 2010, Steve Wheen a cyclist from […]
Mud Huts to Tree Houses – Goa’s Eco-Resorts
Have you heard of eco-resorts in Goa? Well on your next trip do your bit to save the environment without compromising on your comfort. Turn away from the typical “touristy” resorts and perhaps stay in a stylish eco-resort in Goa that offers everything from unique tree house accommodation to comfortable beach lodges with perfect picturesque […]
Defend yourself, all you Goans!
In one of the previous articles I wrote about Goa being a safe destination for Women. There were many Goans and tourists who criticized and stated facts that Goa is no longer the paradise everyone had envisioned; especially for young women. Who to blame? A few responses from the public blame the government for not […]
Make a Style Statement -Goan Jewellery
Want to stand out from the crowd, but wearing a simple outfit? Why not pair it with funky jewellery? Goa is every Indian’s fashion dream with fashion events, designer launches, and Europeans selling foreign trendy jewellery all year round. Hippies, Goans and other Indians who have shifted to Goa have engaged in jewellery making. These […]
6 Places Serving The Best Sushi In Goa
I am just about amazed by the variety of cuisines Goa has to offer. Goa has restaurants serving authentic Goan food to restaurants serving cuisines from all around the world. The next time you crave some good Sushi in Goa do not break your head on searching for a place to go. ItsGoa has a […]
