Government to declare destructive animals as Vermin
What will be the fate of the Peacock and Gaur? The government has been toying with the idea of declaring destructive animals as ‘Vermin’ to allow farmers a free hand in taking necessary steps to prevent crop damage. Agriculture is the main form of livelihood for the goans, especially those natives who live in remote […]
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 […]
Goa’s Handicraft & Artisan Businesses: Culture & Craft
Goa’s creative spirit runs deeper than its shoreline, and today, that shoreline is making a comeback. Across the state, artisans and small craft communities are breathing new life into age-old traditions, reviving new techniques passed down through generations and reimagining them for a modern audience. From handcrafted decor to sustainable lifestyle products, Goa’s artisan movement […]
Karleo
The Rise of Karleo: A Fashion Powerhouse Born in Goa Meet Leon Vaz, a talented Goan designer who has taken the fashion world by storm with his exquisite creations. As the co-founder of Karleo, a luxury fashion brand specialising in couture and ready-to-wear garments founded in 2012, Leon has proven that with dedication and passion, […]
