Prostitution in the Guise of Escort Services in Goa
Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said prostitution and escort services in Goa are run online in a professional manner. He said this in a written reply to Margao MLA Digambar Kamat’s question in the State Assembly. Prostitution rackets are run in the guise of escort websites. The modus operandi is usually uncovered by the police using […]
How did 18th June Road get its name?
Many places in Goa are named in such a way that the name itself gives rise to curiosity. One of these places is 18th June Road. Why is it named so? It’s a question that puzzles many tourists and locals alike when they visit it. The area in the vicinity of the road serves as […]
Don Bosco Students Design a Rolling Bridge
Five final year students of Don Bosco Engineering College, Fatorda in a commendable achievement have constructed a rolling or curling bridge. This is considered to be a great leap forward in mobile bridge designs. Currently, the only bridge of such engineering is present in London where the bridge spans an inlet of the Grand Union […]
More room to park in Panjim
Ever been in a’ jam’ in Panaji, a ‘traffic jam!’? Ever experienced difficulty in finding sufficient parking? Well, be of good cheer! Now all those woes could be a thing of the past, as the planned, spacious car park at Patto, (Panaji) will be thrown open to the public. The project cost was estimated at […]
Wheelchair Holiday Winner Arrives in Goa
Panaji, Goa witnessed an unimaginable event on Saturday, 30th August. The Differnetly-abled had gathered to welcome a twenty five year old Graphic Designer. The amazing part was, this group of physically challenged people had assembled to welcome Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta, who arrived from Andhra Pradesh on a ‘wheelchair accessible’ holiday. A first-of-its-kind event in Goa. […]
Mhadei river issue flares up again! Buses to Karnataka suspended
Many places in Northern Karnataka saw protests erupting on Wednesday, 27th July. They were mainly due to the decision taken by the Mhadei Water disputes tribunal, which favoured Goa. The decision has prohibited Karnataka from diverting 7.56 TMC into the Malaprabha basin from the Mhadei river until further notice. Following these developments the Goa government […]
WIFI coming to Schools in Goa
As technology is becoming an increasing part of our everyday lives, the government is planning to roll out a pilot project which will see 10 educational institutions in the state acquire WIFI. It has been reported that The Info Tech Corporation of Goa (ITG) has submitted a proposal to oversee the project. It is expected […]
Goa to receive 99.99 crores for Development of Tourism
Goa’s coastal circuit development project received a nod from the Ministry of Tourism under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs. 99.99 crores for the project. The project aims at developing the coastal stretch at Sinquerim-Baga, Anjuna-Vagator, Morjim-Keri, Aguada Fort and Aguada jail in the North. According to Goa Tourism Minister, Dilip […]
MP warns filmmakers about ‘Udta Goa’
Recently, Congress MP Shantaram Naik expressed his concern in the Rajya Sabha, about Bollywood filmmakers depicting Goa in an exaggerated and imaginary form as a ‘hub’ for drug addiction. The release of the film “Udta Punjab” which starred Shahid Kapoor, focused on the issue of drug addiction in Punjab. The Congress MP is worried about […]
Goans making a ‘Green’ statement
More and more individuals are following the trend of taking the ‘Green Turn’ as well as protecting their fellow citizens from dangerous roads filled with potholes. What started out as an act to create awareness among government individuals regarding dangerously deep potholes in Europe has shifted to Goa. In 2010, Steve Wheen a cyclist from […]
