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 […]
‘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 […]