How did 15th August come to be celebrated as Independence Day in India?
15th August is India’s Independence Day and is the most important day in Indian history. It’s the day that this mighty country got its freedom from the British. People pay homage to the leaders that fought to make this a reality for the common man. In the days leading up to Independence Day, government buildings […]
Surla villagers want bars to remain permanently shut in their village
A month is almost up and the village of Surla’s liquor ban is on the verge of being lifted. However, the villagers are most upset about this and have threatened agitation if any of the bars in the village are reopened. From a one-month liquor ban in the village, they have now moved the government […]
International Blockchain Congress was held in Goa over the weekend
Goa could be well on its way to becoming an IT hub in the country with the recent approval of the Goa InfoTech Policy 2018. This past weekend was an exciting one for the state. IT minister Rohan Khaunte inaugurated the International Blockchain Congress right here in Goa at the Inox-Panjim. The event began in Hyderabad […]
Now hail a taxi your way with GTDC’s new taxi app ‘GOAMILES’
Goa, with its view of the shimmering Arabian sea, swaying palm trees, fantastic eating joints and nightlife is one of India’s premier tourist destinations. Now, all this paints a very pretty picture but what doesn’t is the stress that a lot of tourists face on holiday when it comes to dealing with the taxi situation. […]
Goa schools will soon have to give admission to every child in the state
Education is an absolute must for every individual growing up. Sadly this is not the reality in a country as vast as India. But, it could soon be one in Goa once the Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Parrikar’s announcement about the neighborhood school concept is implemented. Holding the Education portfolio for the state, CM Parrikar […]
Força Goa Foundation and Drishti Marine felicitated by Network 18
In this day and age, everyone, whether an individual or an organization, is being encouraged or directed to do something good. Two organizations in Goa have taken this up and proven to do a commendable job of it. We’re talking about the Força Goa Foundation and Drishti Marine. Everyone knows of the hard work both […]
The Formalin-in-fish row in Goa continues to haunt the public
Ever since the FDA raid and their subsequent discovery of Formalin in the fish being supplied to Goa, last week, there have been repeated requests on public forums for Goans to stop eating fish. The Formalin-in-fish row has resulted in Goa’s fish markets being more or less deserted. Whatever fish is still being supplied in […]
Goa InfoTech Policy 2018 could draw IT professionals in large numbers
Now that the state cabinet has approved of the Goa Information Technology Policy, 2018, Goa is well on its way to becoming a major InfoTech hub in the country. Once it’s implemented, IT Minister Rohan Khaunte says that young Goan IT professionals need not look for jobs out of state. The new InfoTech policy has […]
FDA raid at Goa’s major fish markets, Formalin found in fish
Fish is the staple diet of most Goans. It’s rare that one will find a Goan household that doesn’t consume fish as part of their daily meal. However, after a raid by the FDA on Thursday, Goa could be looking at a shutdown on the supply of fish to its major fish markets. The reason? […]
Goa, the next Information Technology hub in the country
The government of Goa has been trying to turn Goa into an Information Technology hub for years. Land was even earmarked in Dona Paula for development of the same some time ago. Now the state cabinet has approved the Goa Information Technology Policy, 2018. This will firmly establish the state as a premier IT destination. […]
