Goa’s forest dept to strictly implement ‘No Plastic’ and ‘No Alcohol’ zones
The forest department guidelines in Goa have made it clear that it is strictly going to implemented the ‘No Plastic’ and ‘No Alcohol’ zones in the state’s forest, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. “During the monsoon season from June to September, the state witnesses an increase in the footfalls to forest areas every year. The visitors […]
‘Paya’ a food to die for
What better way to tide over the gloomy monsoons than a steamy, hot bowl of ‘paya’ soup or ‘paya’ masala. Who hasn’t heard of ‘Paya’? Well, Paya or trotters is a delicacy that one needs to adapt a taste for. Be they pork or mutton, both are equally delicious and healthy. If cooked to a […]
State-appointed lifeguard agency issues advisory for the Monsoon months
With moderate and heavy rains lashing various parts of Goa, Drishti Lifesaving, the state-appointed professional lifeguard agency has issued a monsoon advisory instructing visitors to the beach not to venture into the sea during the monsoon months extending from June till the end of September. According to the MET department, the southwest monsoon has advanced […]
A step towards a better world, Goa comes clean on e-waste
A step towards a better world by Communicare Trust in partnership with NASSCOM Foundation was taken to help Goa rid itself of e-waste. On World Environment Day (5th June), both these organisations in association with the Government Environment Dept. set up environment-friendly e-waste collection centers across the capital city of Panjim. Three Government Handicraft Emporiums, […]
10 food items Goans crave during Monsoon
The rains are like a breath of fresh air. They bring us such a relieving experience between the fiery summers and the region of wintry gloom. Monsoons have arrived and the things that come to our mind are not only raincoats and umbrellas but more importantly food of this season. Simple yet appetizing food! Here is a […]
Have tourists lost faith in Goa’s Justice System?
Goa has received a lot of negative publicity due to the spate of crimes against foreign tourists in the last decade. These crimes have definitely tarnished the image of Goa, for the foreseeable future. One question on a lot of people’s minds is – Is Goa still safe for lone foreign tourists travelling to the […]
High-speed Tejas Express robbed & damaged
Although the first trip of Tejas Express, the high-speed train from Mumbai to Goa, started amid much fanfare, the train came back with fewer headphones, damaged infotainment screens and waste strewn all over. The train was flagged off from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on Monday and returned from Goa on Tuesday. Although the railway officials had […]
Horse rides and tours in Goa
Ever seen horses in Goa? If not, @soulhorsegoa organizes horse tours. Not only can you see the horses but you can ride them too. Tours are organized at the beaches, palm groves, jungles, ocean, savanna and hills too. All you nature lovers will have a great time here. Pick up your cameras get clicking and […]
One suicide causes three deaths in Goa
A man’s suicide bid took an unexpected turn when a Portuguese-era bridge, on which onlookers had gathered, collapsed under the weight of the crowd at Sanvordem in South Goa on Thursday. Three people have been confirmed dead after their bodies were fished out by rescuers. Several others were injured when around 30 people fell into […]
Goa is Google’s most searched holiday destination
If it wasn’t obvious already, it’s been confirmed now! By none other than everyone’s favoured search engine. As per a list of preferred holiday destinations within the country, released by Google India, Goa tops the charts. Be it winter or summer or the monsoons, Indians just can’t seem to get enough of Goa. A few […]
