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 […]
20 Private Hospitals enrolled under Deen Dayal Scheme
Goa Government has enrolled 20 private hospitals under the Deen Dayal Swasth Seva Yojna (DDSSY). The Health Secretary, Sudhir Mahajan stated that more private hospitals are in the process of getting a government nod. This is for the benefit of the people of the State. Under this scheme, an Insurance cover of Rs. 2,50,000 is fixed […]
‘Quality of Life in Rural Goa,’ Best in the Country!
As per the national rural monitor that tracks the implementation of the Union government’s flagship schemes, the general quality of life in rural Goa is one of the best in the country. The survey conducted by the Union Ministry of Rural Development states that Goa is the only state to have 100% solid and liquid […]
Goa’s first Nature Theme Park at Mayem
As part of the government’s initiative to develop hinterland tourism, Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has proposed Goa’s first nature based theme park on the banks of Mayem Lake, in Bicholim. As per the tender document, the planned hotel which will be connected to the theme park is permitted to have an eco-amusement park, nature park, […]