Could this be the Cause of Dengue in Goa?
There have been several cases of Dengue fever reported in Vasco in the recent years, which has reportedly claimed a life. Why is this so? There have been reports of tree-guards lying empty across the state. The trees have either died or been uprooted for posing a threat to citizens. Trees, especially the Ashoka, prevent […]
Only one EDM Fest this year?
Earlier this year, the government announced that they will not allow two Electronic Dance Music fests in North Goa. Declaring that the organizers of the EDMs would not be given permission to hold their respective festivals in the last week of December as there is a heavy rush of both domestic and foreign tourists during […]
Special assembly session to pass GST in Goa
The Goa government will hold a special session on August 31 to ratify the crucial Goods and Service Tax (GST) bill. “The state cabinet has already given its nod to the GST. We will summon a one-day special session on August 31 to ratify the Bill which is already passed in Parliament,” Chief Minister Laxmikant […]
CHOGM 1983 – Memoirs of a Retreat that put Goa in World Focus
The CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) was hosted by India in the year 1983. Most part of the official conference was held in Delhi. However, a Retreat for all the attending world leaders was scheduled in Goa. The tiny state back then was a destination on the hippie trail and not a full fledged […]
Subsidised Kerosene users – Reason for the drop?
According to figures of the Civil Supplies Department, the number of consumers using subsidized kerosene for cooking has come down from 1.25 lakh to 13,300. The reason for the drop is because of the launch of a special drive initiated by the department in June. The aim was to identify those without LPG connection and […]
Dual Citizenship issue to soon be resolved
Union Minister of State for Home, Hansraj Ahir, recently said that the work on appointing the authority to address the issue of dual citizenship has begun. Ahir was in Goa as a part of ‘Azadi ke 70 saal – Yaad Karo Kurbani’ programme. “Our government will not keep it pending for too long. It will […]
Debate on Goans registering their birth in Portugal
The South Goa Advocates’ Association (SGAA) has chosen a panel to debate on the topic of ‘consequences of birth registration of Goans in Portugal’. Eminent personalities such as Rajeev Gomes, Aires Rodrigues, Ramakant Khalap, Radharao Gracias and Cleofato Countinho will make up the panel. The moderator for the debate will be Retired Justice Nelson A […]
State Finally gets Wildlife Board
The government has finally constituted the State Wildlife Board for a three-year term, almost two years after its term had ended. The board comprises Chief Minister, Laxmikant Parsekar as chairperson. Vice-chairperson being, forest minister, Rajendra Arlekar. The other members are sports and youth affairs minister, Ramesh Tawadkar and MLA’s, Subhash Phal Dessai and Ganesh Gaonkar. […]
Celebrating World Goa Day!
This day is celebrated as the World Goa Day by the Goan diaspora across the globe as well as in Goa. It is an event that celebrates Goa’s culture. The very first event was held on August 20, 2000. Since then there has been no looking back. August 20 Well, it was on August 20 […]
Proposal to Reduce Area of Jurisdiction and Increase Stations for Goa Police
The State Police Department has submitted a mega proposal to the Goa Government which will further cut down the area of several police stations and sub-divisional offices. This is to ensure better policing in the state. Goa Police proposed a major demarcation of its jurisdiction by proposing to create eight new sub-divisional offices and several […]
