The curious case of Goa’s missing village mobile toilets
No this is not some fake news or humour article. In fact, it’s a very serious issue that has come to the fore in villages across Goa. When Goa was declared an Open Defecation Free (ODF) state on October 31, it was because as part of the Swachh Bharat scheme, provisions were made to prevent […]
Revised fines for Motor Vehicles Act to be enforced from Jan 2020
While the entire country (or most of it) is abiding by the regulations and fines set forth in the updated Motor Vehicles Act, Goa has been enjoying relief for the last four months. Of course, this stay on the implementation of the amended act was proposed given the abhorrent state of the roads in Goa. […]
WATCH: Tourists are now being charged a photography tax to take photos
In a video that is currently going viral on Facebook and WhatsApp, a group of tourists in Goa were allegedly fined a ‘photography tax’ for taking photographs in Parra. The video which seems to have been recorded by a concerned citizen and later shared by multiple people on Facebook and WhatsApp shows a group of […]
Meet the new Governor of Goa, Satya Pal Malik
On October 25th, former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Satya Pal Malik, was declared the new Governor of Goa. The Governor who presides for a term of 5 years, was sworn in yesterday, November 3, by the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Pradeep Nandrajog at the Raj Bhavan. Satya Pal Malik was preceded […]
Why don’t tourists heed the warnings of lifeguards on the beach?
The month of October has seen unprecedented weather conditions in Goa. On account of Cyclone Kyarr, the state has been lashed by heavy storms that have made the entire coastline extremely unsafe. Fishermen have not been able to go out to sea, but most importantly, on almost a daily basis, warnings have been issued by […]
Goa Dairy will give you free milk packets if you recycle
Milk is such a staple at home. The average Goan household goes through hundreds of packets of milk a year, with Goa Dairy being the most popular supplier in the state. These milk packets, once used, are often disposed of as dry waste with barely a thought for the environment. Even though the packets can […]
Thomas Cook UK collapses, taking foreign tourism in Goa with it
Tour agents and operators in Goa are in a state of panic, as news of Thomas Cook UK’s collapse couldn’t come at a worse time. With just a week before the start of high season in Goa, the collapse of the 178-year-old company means that over 35,000 British foreigners will not be making the chartered […]
Holidaying in Goa? Your accommodation might be illegal
Goa has and always will be the ultimate vacation spot in India. It has something for everyone. Whether it’s a tranquil cottage by the beach, or a quaint old house inland overlooking a field, in Goa, you can find it all. What makes it easier to find places like this, is the internet. There are […]
WATCH: Cecille Rodrigues parodies Lorna in a song about potholes in Goa
It’s not news at this point when it comes to the situation of the roads in Goa. The people of the state have been complaining for months about the terrible and dangerous potholes that are plaguing almost every road from the north to the south. The Government has acknowledged the appalling condition of the motorways […]
Residents of Boca de Vaca ‘spring’ into action during Panjim water crisis
To say it’s been a rough few days for Panjim is an understatement. Residents across the capital have not had water for almost a week. Last Friday, heavy rains and a resulting landslide led to the breakage of a major pipeline near Ponda, at the Opa water supply plant. This halted the supply of water […]