Ferry-Cruise for people to make merry
A ferry boat called ‘Miramar’ is being modified into a cruise ship by the River Navigation Department. This ferry-cruise boat will have a round canopy to offer the customers ample shade and a big deck floor above to make merry. The ferry-cruise boat will have music, refreshments and a comfortable seating area. The pleasure craft […]
Old GMC Complex to house Goa Museum
Goans will soon witness the shift of the State Museum from its current location – Patto, Panjim – to the Old GMC complex, a more picturesque location and heritage structure along the banks of the Mandovi. Goa museum minister Alina Saldanha said that the shift will take place by the end of this year. “I am quite […]
‘Enemy?’ to be featured at Haryana International Film Festival
National award winning Konkani Film ‘Enemy?’ has been officially selected for the Haryana Film Festival to be held in Hisar, Haryana from September 8 to 11. ‘Enemy?’ previously won awards like best story, best female playback singer and best supporting actress at the 8th Goa State Film Festival. The movie was previously selected at the Indian […]
Goa Environmental Film Festival from August 26
The fourth edition of the Goa Environmental Film Festival is all set to begin from August 26. The festival will be inaugurated by State Environment and Forest Minister, Rajendra Arlekar. The three day event will feature poetry sessions, story recital sessions and artwork highlighting the Mhadei issue*. *(The Mhadei Issue : Karnataka has been vigorously […]
Rediscovering Macau in Goa
Goa and Macau share a unique identity, with both places having been former colonies of Portugal. The history is now being revisited and celebrated, with an exciting Photography competition. History A trading port was established in Macau by the Portuguese in 1557, where a trading route was set up with the commencement of the Macau […]
A Tourist Haven – Goa!
Goa is a Tourist Haven. From beaches, forts, wildlife sanctuaries, temples, churches, heritage houses, Latin quarter, museums to architectural marvels, just to mention a few. The list compiled below contains the top spots tourists’ can explore during their stay in Goa. 1) Old Goa The area bloomed under the Portuguese rule until it was abandoned as […]
Nominations on for State Youth Award
From its initial budget of Rs.10 Lakhs, when it was first opened in 1973, the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs in Goa, has snowballed into a giant institution and has helped many athletes, especially in the fields of Football, Athletics, Diving, Swimming, Boxing, Judo, Baseball, Taekwondo, Chess and Shooting. These great sports men and […]
State to commence study for smart city
Panjim (or Panaji) is one amongst 33 cities selected for development under the Smart City Mission by the Centre. Rs. 534 crores will be spent on development and improvement of Panjim over the next five years. As part of the Smart City plans, the state government will undertake a special study on: Non-revenue water for […]
Endoscopic Scarless Thyroid Surgery performed in Goa
A team led by Doctor Pawan Rane, a head and neck Surgeon of Healthway Hospital, performed an endoscopic scarless thyroid surgery on two patients. This is a breakthrough achievement in the field of surgery in Goa. Endoscopic Scarless Thyroid Surgery avoids unsightly neck scars. The specimen is removed from the armpit in this case. Dr. […]
Goa’s own Antonio Costa Set for Visit to Goa
The Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Costa is expected to visit India in January next year according to Consul General for Goa, Rui Baceira. Baceira on account of the Independence Day Celebration said,” The Portuguese Prime Minister is coming to India in January. He is of Goan Origin. We are pleased to have him here.” […]
