‘Peacock’ may be identified as a vermin in Goa, proposes state’s Agriculture Minister
Taking in view the various difficulties (and losses) the farmers in Goa face due to disruption by wild animals, the state’s Agricultural Minister Ramesh Tawadkar has proposed. Animals such as Peacock (Morr), Monkey (Makod), Wild boar (Raan dukor), Gaur (Gawo redo) and a few other species may be categorized as vermin and culled periodically (reduced […]
Top 3 must see churches in Old Goa!
Old Goa city being the centre of Portuguese focus during the 16th century saw many great building beings constructed. In fact, the city had some of the most spectacular churches not only in Asia but also around the world. Being the capital of Goa and prosperity in trade had made large churches being commissioned possible. […]
Things you didn’t know about Fontainhas!
The area speaks about an era gone by. For the last quarter century or so, the city of Panjim has been changing rapidly. From being a beautiful capital under the Portuguese (later under Goa government) into the crowded city it is today. But there still exists an area in Panjim that has managed to retain […]
Now you can hire helicopters in Goa!
Unbelievably, Goa over the years has transformed itself from being a laid back state with hardly any infrastructure to support the immense tourism potential it has, to the most happening destination in India. The recent addition of helicopter rides has added even more glamour to attract tourists from around the world. It is a collaborative […]
MOPA : Boon or Bane ?
Mopa, the high budgeted airport in the making on Goa’s soil has attracted considerable amount of good and bad publicity. Even though it has been making all kinds of noise, the issue has been of a minute importance to most of the locals. So far only those who supposed to have direct loss or benefit […]
Struggle for Goa’s ‘Osmitai’
Being liberated 14 years after India was not the end of the road for Goa. But rather a beginning of a new struggle Goans, in the form of the merger issue that cropped up soon afterwards. The first elected ruling party of the state wanted Goa to be a part of Maharashtra. Although initially planned […]
WHAT IS THE SCENE ON TOURISM IN GOA THIS YEAR?
The smallest state of India- Goa survives mainly on two economic fronts, mining and tourism.With the pause on mining which was implemented in the end of 2013 saw Goa depending a lot on tourism to replace its economy. The 105 km Long Beach line turns into a party spot on new year’s eve, also the […]
DELTIN JAQK
If you are searching for a great night of entertainment, look no further! Deltin Jaqk is Goa’s oldest floating Casino, which hosts national and International games. It is anchored in the Mandovi River, overlooking the Arabian Sea, situated in the Capital city of Panjim. The special features of the casino include: 350 gaming positions, stretching […]
Trouble in Remo’s Paradise?
What incident sparked the whole situation Remo Fernandes is in right now? It’s a classic tale of ‘one thing lead to another’. The case has gained a lot of attention in the local as well as national media due to the celebrity status of the alleged accused. Information gathered through the media reports states that, […]
400 – Year – old causeway in Goa!
Almost 4 Centuries old, construction began in the year 1633 and was completed by 1634. Although very civil in its nature the structure had many military under tones. Named after Miguel de Noronha, the 44th Governor of Portuguese India and 23rd Viceroy of India (1629 to 1635), this structure served as an essential life line […]
