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 […]
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 […]