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.” […]
Wounded turtle rescued
Recently Goan shores have seen a rise in the number of injured sea turtles. We are fortunate that our locals immediately come to the rescue of these endangered species saving them from poachers or sure death. The most recent case of an injured turtle occurred on Sunday afternoon at Tembwada beach – a protected turtle […]
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 […]
Freedom Ride Organized by Goa Tourism
Goa Tourism is hosting a Freedom Ride on Independence Day, commencing from Panjim. The ride is being organized to give riders a chance to explore the true beauty of Goa including beaches, rivers, temples, churches and a lot more. The Freedom Ride will host over a hundred bikers riding their speed machines. It will commence […]
