History repeats itself? Tibetan Youth to protest during BRICS summit in Goa
Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) have declared that they will stage a protest in Goa against Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to them, China is illegally occupying Tibet. TYC is based in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala is the seat of Tibetan Government in exile. “As long as the occupation continues, as long as the communist […]
KTC buses in a loss ‘No More’
Not everyone knows that the Kadamba Transportation Corporation Limited, KTC buses run in a loss of Rs.8 lakh every single day on an average and Rs.2.51 crore every month. The Corporation was introduced by former Chief Minister of Goa, Pratapsingh Rane but sadly it ran into a heavy loss ever since its startup in 1981. After […]
Why will water-sports be stopped during the BRICS summit?
Goa government has directed water-sports operators from Cansaulim to Cavelossim beaches (also the riverine area) to stop operation for BRICS. It is only limited to these areas in South Goa. The water-sports activities will be suspended from October 14 to 17. Fishermen in Betul mini harbour and its vicinity have also been asked to refrain […]
Will the ban on ‘open-defecation’ make Goa cleaner?
Will the ‘open-defecation’ ban help clean Goa? What about ‘open-spitting’? ‘Open-littering’? Is it enough to only ban ‘open-defecation’? Ever been on a trip to any of Shivaji’s Forts in Maharashtra state? I had the good fortune of visiting ‘Shivneri Fort’ on the 15th of August this year. Saffron-clothed youth stationed at the entrance carrying out […]
Goa proposes to host the National Games in September 2017
Goa government has sent a formal proposal to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to host the National Games in September 2017. Goa was earlier scheduled to host the Games from November 5- 19, 2016. Goa government had requested the Games to be deferred due to the possibility of early assembly elections. “Initially we had requested (Indian […]
No shacks on beaches, first charter flight arrives
First charter arrives: No shacks yet? The tourist season begins! The first foreign chartered flight of the season, ‘Air Rossiya’ with 492 Russian tourists landed at 4 pm on Sunday. But still no shacks on beaches! The second charter with domestic tourists from Surat (Gujarat), (first Indian charter), will arrive on October 24, on the […]
Auto dealers in Goa to face a 25-30% revenue slump
Due to increase in road tax for motor vehicles, the auto dealers in Goa are facing a loss of revenue. The tax rate was increased to 21 percent on September 21. The Goa Automobile Dealers Association (GADA) has claimed that they have witnessed 35% percent of vehicle bookings being cancelled. Auto dealers claim loss of […]
Beef Ban? Not in Goa at least!
“Beef in the barn, beef in the fields, beef on the streets but no beef to eat” Beef Ban?!#@$% But ‘no ban in Goa’, says Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar Although BJP governments in other states have banned slaughter and sale, Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar in a statement to the Indian Express, in March 2015, […]
CCTV cameras compulsory for shacks: move to keep tourists safe
Beach shacks have been an integral part of the Goan tourism scene for many decades now. Recently, the shack owners had asked the Goa government to grant them licenses early as the tourist season begins in mid-October. As stipulated by the state government, licenses will not be given to beach shacks that do not […]
Vasu: The man who chose to be poor his entire life
Vasu is one person who has not ever gotten into a profession but he pursued his hobby his entire life. He did something he loved and what was taught to him, not what was forced upon him. Even though he pursued something he loved and may not have achieved financial success that others crave but […]