Enemy Property Act still haunts Goa
It is said Karachi had gained prominence in the eyes of the British during the Early 1800s. As the English colonisers began to develop Karachi as a trade hub, Goans began to migrate to this great city. From here they would also voyage to Africa and other continents in search of better prospects. These Goans […]
Postal ballots: What is the whole controversy about?
Goa’s Postal Ballots Goa over the past few days has witnessed different political parties criticising the Chief Electoral Office (CEO) of Goa over their conduct over the postal ballots. Government servants from Goa, posted on duty on February 4 have yet to cast their vote through postal ballots. How many votes and why so significant? […]
Goa banks to strike on Feb 28 in protest of demonetisation
Banks in Goa will be shut on February 28, as the bank employees will join a nation wide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). Goa Bank Employees’ Association has announced to support the one-day strike in protest against demonetisation and “ill-conceived” reform measures by the Union Government. UFBU is a forum […]
3000 bars to be shut down in Goa
Supreme Court ruling: No bars 500 metres from National and State Highways In December last year, the Supreme Court passed a ruling that liquor-selling bars and restaurants and liquor vendors located within 500 meters of National Highways and State highways across the country will have to shut down. Cancelling their licences owing to a rise in […]
Death for the man on hunger strike in Porvorim ?
His photos are trending on Facebook and his issue is being discussed on various social media platforms. However, the man on a hunger strike in Porvorim is still seeking justice after 35 days of protest. Sitting under the scorching sun for over a month, Balkrishna’s skin is severely sun burnt. However, a parched throat and […]
Goa’s ‘Make in India’ initiative sets stage for Circumnavigation history
Goa boasts a state-of-the-art Shipbuilding industry Today Goa stands tall in promoting the government’s initiative of ‘Make in India’. Having state-of-the-art infrastructure for shipbuilding, one homemade sea vessel seems all set to create circumnavigation history. Set to accomplish history again with one more feather to its cap – The INSV Tarini, a sibling to INSV Mhadei, […]
The grim reaper strikes on Goan roads
The grim reaper has been a busy soul during 2016, especially on Goan roads. Last year, 331 road accident related deaths have been recorded. The grim reaper also snatched 311 lives in 2015 and 290 in 2014. Goa is famous for being a 365-day holiday destination. Yet, picturesque Goan roads are stained by the 4304 […]
Purely Goa – Motorcycle pilot !
What is the preferred mode of public transport for a Goan? What do people use to get to any government office, court, doctor or fish market? A motorcycle pilot! Painted black and yellow like auto-rickshaws or taxis, these two-wheeler motorcycle pilots are found waiting for passengers in almost all towns, cities and even villages, along […]
79% of schools in Goa do not have a full time librarian
The Union Human Resources Development Ministry’s DISE pointed out that while all schools in Goa have a library, only 21 per cent of them have a full-time librarian. The other 79 percent of libraries only have a ‘lower division clerk’ (LDC) who doubles-up as a librarian. Over the years the appointment of full-time librarians for […]
Why read about Goan origin Portuguese PM Costa?
Portuguese Prime Minister António Luís Santos da Costa (a socialist leader) took office at a time when Europe was witnessing the rise of the Right wing Parties. What is noteworthy is that PM Costa holds ‘PIO’ (Person of Indian Origin ) status and is the first PIO to lead a European country. Pride of many […]
