Goa to keep Ola and Uber out, to launch it’s own app-based taxi service
Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has announced it’s decision to launch an app-based taxi service for the state that will hire local tourist taxi operators. This is an attempt to solve the tourist taxi issue that has been brought to the government’s notice. The locals and the tourists have accused the taxi drivers of over-charging […]
Goa gets 100 crores for beach beautification under ‘Swadesh Darshan’
Goa Tourism has received Rs 200 crore (Rs 100 crore in the first phase and Rs 100 crore in the second phase) from the Centre under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme for setting up tourism infrastructure in the state. The coastal areas that will get a facelift under the Coastal Circuit Development Plan – Phase 1 […]
Drinking In Public In Goa Can Now Get You A Free Pass To Jail
I woke up this morning and looked at the newspapers and the first thing to catch my eye was the news about how drinking in public in Goa can now get you a free pass to jail. While this is certainly good news, it remains to be seen how well it is enforced by the […]
3 bans in Goa that may affect Goa’s tourism
Which 3 bans in Goa and what caused it? These 3 bans in Goa can or may result in decreasing number of tourists pouring into Goa. Due to recent incidents taking place in this haven called Goa, the Government has decided to pass new bans. #1. Drinking on the beaches of Goa Many tourists have […]
Singapore – Gorgeous Lion City
For as long as I can remember, its been a dream to visit Singapore – Gorgeous Lion City located in South East Asia. This finally happened two years ago, in June 2015 and the excitement started building up at least 3 months prior. Not to forget that it was going to be a 3 week long trip […]
Around 8 lakh Goans enroll themselves in the local mediclaim scheme
Around 8 lakh goans have enrolled themselves in the Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY) or mediclaim scheme offered by the state government since May last year. Majority of members are from the age group of 40-60 years. Since its launch, the ambitious mediclaim scheme has seen enrollment soar to 7.79 lakh and a premium […]
Eateries charging ‘service charge’ likely to be taxed
‘Service charge’, according to a Government notification, is voluntary on the part of the customer. But Eateries are found to be mandatorily charging the tax. Customers/consumers are forced to pay the ‘service charge’ (which is in lieu of a tip to the bearer), even if they were unhappy with the services rendered. The ‘service charge’ […]
Goa To Host National Games In November 2018?
In a recent meeting with Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, Indian Olympic Association Secretary- General Rajeev Mehta discussed the issues and cleared the picture with regards to Goa’s endeavour to host the National Games, which have been postponed since 2011. He was pleased and impressed. Mehta is confident about hosting the National Games in November 2018 under […]
Mumbai Floods August 2017- A Natural Calamity?
Due to the Mumbai floods, vehicles from Goa were asked to go back and were not allowed to enter Mumbai. The traffic situation in Mumbai was horrific due to heavy rains causing a nuisance. All Goa-Mumbai flights were delayed as per schedule timings yesterday. Goans traveling to Mumbai were stuck on their way and weren’t […]
Influential Personalities Who You Didn’t Know Were Goans
We all know about Goans who have made us proud right from our currently elected minister Mr.Manohar Parrikar to ace designer Wendell Rodricks. We know most of our fellow Goans who have made it big in their respective fields, but there are some influential personalities who we didn’t know were Goans. Let us see our […]