Let’s be safe! Let’s stop accidents in Goa
Horrifying photographs of mangled bodies and vehicles lying in heaps of twisted metal & plastic Such sights have become an increasing phenomenon over the last couple of days. As a result, people across the world have been left to despair due to the growing number of accidents and distress in Goa. Stunned by the alarming […]
Twelve deaths in 72 hours devastates Goa
In a span of a few hours, Goa’s golden image has been smashed and covered with the blood of accident victims. It feels like a curse has descended upon the State, as since Sunday, April 16, 12 people’s lives have been snuffed out due to rash and negligent driving in Goa. Deadly days and deaths in […]
VHP: “We will not allow cow slaughter or allow anyone to eat beef in Goa”
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has said that they will stop cow slaughter and consumption of beef in Goa. The organisation has claimed that they are capable of imposing a ban in the state without the support from the government. “Like elsewhere in the country, in Goa, too, we are awakening people against cow slaughter and […]
No more partying in Goa. Like seriously? Last few days to go…
However euphoric a moment can be, you have to accept the fact that it can’t last forever. In a recent statement, Goa Water Resources Minister Vinod Palyekar insisted on a complete ban on drug-ridden rave parties, and partying on beaches in the coastal state, Goa. Loud trance music, funky lights, cigarettes, booze, and drugs, is […]
Imagine a ‘Masterplan’ being hatched! In the guise of progress a health bomb
Imagine a ‘Masterplan’ being hatched! In the guise of progress a health bomb. The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s ‘Masterplan’ to increase the coal handling capacity at Mormugao Port using construction and development of roads and railways as a guise to promote Coal import into Goa is a health bomb waiting to explode. Deadly impact of […]
Smart City, but is Goa’s education lagging behind?
None of Goa’s Educational Institutions found place in the first two hundred overall best educational institutions list in the countrywide ranking announced by the human resource development ministry, Govt of India today. However, Goa University was ranked 64th in the University category with an overall score of 37.16. The other institutions which found mention in the […]
Bhai cracks the whip!
Soon after accessing the throne, Parrikar ‘Bhai’ cracks the whip! It’s been just few days since former Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar took charge as Chief Minister of Goa. Since ‘ascending the throne’ he has decided to prove his mettle once more. Cracking the whip on the evils that plague Goan society, Parrikar issues his ‘edict’ for […]
Has Parrikar made alcohol in Goa more expensive?
After seemingly angering the people of Goa by taking over as Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar is likely to anger the entire nation after making alcohol in Goa more expensive. As part of the budget announced recently, Parrikar marginally enhanced the excise duty on beer and has imposed a ₹1 lakh licence fee on spirit additives. […]
Goa, India now to get lower emmission, BS IV compliant vehicles
As per the Apex Court, “health of the people is far far more important than the commercial interest of automobile manufacturers”. In a step towards prevention of further environmental damage and human health hazard, the Supreme Court has come down heavily on vehicle Manufacturing companies. The SC on Wednesday banned the sale of Bharat Stage III […]
GITP praises Rs 169 Cr move to boost IT jobs in Goa
With the aim firmly fixed on increasing IT jobs in Goa, the State government has increased its focus on Start-ups in Goa. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar while announcing allocations under the budget for IT, allotted about ₹ 169 Cr for the IT sector, including ₹ 15 Cr for Start-ups with the aim of creating 4,000 IT […]