A ropeway from Panaji to Reis Magos fort
Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar informed the state assembly on Monday that a 1.24 km long ropeway will connect Panaji to 16th century Reis Magos fort. The ropeway is planned on the Mandovi river in order to boost tourism in Goa. “The length of the stretch (one-way) between Panaji to Reis Magos is 1,240 metres. The […]
Stunning rise in vehicles registration in Goa?
The appalling road conditions since 2015 till date has not in any way put a dampener on the purchase of vehicles in the State. The transport statistics by the state department registered 74,563 new vehicles in 2015-16. Public and Private vehicles registered in 2015-2016: Vehicles Total Two-wheelers 53,458 Private cars and jeeps 16,353 Private tractors […]
Goa to witness its first Bird festival
Great news for all ornithologists across the globe! Goa’s forest department is hosting its first bird festival this year. Goa being the smallest state witnesses 460 species of birds from the 1000 found in India. Showcasing Goa’s magnificent variety of flora and fauna to the rest of the world is the main motive behind the […]
Goan Rivers declared as National Waterways
The Inland Waterways Authority of India declared six Goan Rivers as National Waterways. A meeting was organized on behalf of the Inland Waterways Authority of India by Mormugao Port Trust in Panjim. As advised by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, Mormugao Port Trust is authorised to execute development work on behalf of Inland […]
Realising one of Goa’s lesser dreams – PoP idol-free state
Goa faced an epidemic of Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganesh idols during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. These PoP idols were cheap, glossy and light weight and instantly became a rage in the Goan markets. Ganesh Chaturthi being a major festival celebrated in Goa. The festival culminates in a ritual wherein the deity idols are immersed […]
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary rids itself of non-avian neighbour
The flotilla of casinos anchored in the River Mandovi, off the coast of Panaji, is all set to welcome a new entrant today. The owners of the ‘Floatel’, the ‘non-avian neighbour’, currently anchored near the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, have been directed by the Captain of Ports to shift their vessel towards Betim. The move […]
7th Pay Commission from November 2016
Good news for Government employees! The 7th Pay Commission is finally out. The Chief Minister of Goa, Laxmikant Parsekar said that the Government’s intention is to adopt it at the earliest. Mr. Parsekar also announced that the order accepting the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission will be issued before Ganesh Chaturthi, on 5th September. […]
Amazon India and Goa Startups to Collaborate?
The Government of Goa and Amazon India held initial discussions to explore collaborative efforts which could see Goan startups getting their hands on Amazon’s products and services. Private equity support and E-commerce adoption were also discussed during the meeting. The meeting was chaired by the Chief Minister of Goa, Laxmikant Parsekar. It was attended by […]
7.82 Crores For Protected Monuments of Goa
Good news for all those who take a keen interest in the History of Goa, the ‘Rome of the Orient’! Over the past three years a total of 7.82 crores has been allotted towards Protected Monuments in Goa. Currently a total of twenty-one Protected monuments under 100 years old have been funded. Goa is visited […]
LED light fishing permitted beyond 12 nautical miles
Fisheries Minister Avertano Furtado informed the State Legislative assembly that light-emitting diode LED light fishing was permitted beyond 12 nautical miles. The area within 12 nautical miles is under Goa’s jurisdiction. However, two conditions were imposed on boat owners for using the LED light fishing method. Two conditions for using LED light fishing method: The […]
