Did the British PM’s visit to Goa in 1983 give boost to tourism?
British tourist in Goa was once a revered tourist profile. Primarily due to their peaceful and polite nature; also they had a good spending capacity. But what introduced Goa to this demographic? Or rather who? The year was 1983, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) retreat was held in Goa. One of the visiting leaders […]
Which church in Goa received the ‘Golden Rose’ from the Pope?
There are many unknown facts about Goa and this is an attempt to unravel one of it. Many know churches located in Old Goa are famous world over. It serves as a tourist attraction and pilgrimage site as well. But visitors (tourists and locals) are unaware that one of these churches has received a ‘Golden […]
For now, no Special status for Goa?
As per the reports, Goa’s Rajya Sabha MP Shantaram Naik, had asked the Central government whether they were considering granting Goa special status under special provisions of the Indian constitution. The Union minister of State for Home Haribhai Chaudhary replied to the query stating that the matter was examined and found to be not feasible […]
Why was Goa’s ‘IT’ dream never realized?
Back in 2004, Goa government realized the potential for IT (Information and Technology) in Goa. They even released an IT policy for Goa in 2005, armed with land allocated for an IT park (Rajiv Gandhi IT habitat at Dona Paula) but all efforts soon bit the dust. As it’s been a decade since then, yet […]
5 reasons to visit Goa, India’s ‘South America’!
Not just another cliché article on Goa, a few facts spiced up to make it worthwhile for you to read. There was a time when people would ask why visit Goa? But given the rush of tourists, it receives every year now. The question itself has changed to, why not visit Goa? The transformation has […]
How does exemption of export duty on iron ore help Goa?
The announcement has certainly put a smile on the faces of mining stakeholders; they are bound to save 10% export duty usually paid to the government. There are many consequences for this action. But, it leans more towards (at least in Goa’s context) benefiting the mining industry in the state. Mine owners in Goa will […]
What is Goa’s share in the AMRUT funds?
The Central Government has released Rs. 495.11 crores under its Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) for the financial year of 2015-16 for 13 cities in six states, Goa being one of them, will receive Rs. 59.44 crores. The mission seeks to ensure water supply and sewer connections along with increasing the current […]
Defexpo 2016 explained: Just what the fuss is about?
Editorial As the Goa government prepares to host the Defexpo India 2016, the opposition voices even get louder. The event dates are fast approaching and question arises, what is the issue about? And which side has valid reasons? About Defexpo 2016 The expo for the past 8 editions (current being the 9th) has always been […]
Goa’s refugee crisis of ‘72
Idi Amin, a name any Goan who lived in Uganda would despise. Why? For a very simple reason, he was responsible for their forced departure from Uganda. The dreaded year was 1972, Six months into his reign dictator Amin declared that Asians and Europeans in the country had 90 days to vacate the country. The […]
Goan Oysters safe. No more?
Alarming conclusion was derived from the recently conducted study by Goa based NIO (National Institute of Oceanography). High traces of cadmium (a chemical) usually found in rechargeable nickel–cadmium batteries (also known as NiCd battery or NiCad battery) was detected. The samples were collected from the mouth of River Zuari, a popular harvest site. According to […]
