Wheelchair Users Enjoy an Accessible Beach Experience in Goa
For the very first time in Goa, wheelchair users are able to enjoy a completely accessible experience and relish the simple joys of digging their feet in the sand and floating in the open sea, yet be in a safe and secure environment. Goa’s Candolim beach is presently hosting #BeachFest2017 where wheelchair users have come […]
Fr Bismarque to be finally laid to rest
After lying in a morgue for over 16 months, the remains of Fr Bismarque Dias will finally be laid to rest. While the date is yet to be confirmed, this is likely to bring some closure to the mysterious death of priest turned activist, Fr Bismarque. Based on a petition filed by activist Adv Aires […]
Safe and secure beach experience to wheelchair users at #BeachFest2017
For the very first time in Goa, wheelchair users will be able to enjoy a completely accessible experience and relish the simple joys of floating in the open sea, yet be in a safe and secure environment, thanks to a specially designed floating wheelchair. The initiative has been made possibly by UMOJA, India’s first and […]
Is this the Sawfish that attacked tourists in Goa?
A case of sea creatures attacking two tourists in Goa was recorded a few months ago. The sawfish found in Maharashtra maybe the same kind of fish that attacked the tourists in Goa. A local fisherman near Vijaydurg in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district of Konkan region discovered a rare 20-feet long sawfish weighing approximately 700 kgs […]
GITP praises Rs 169 Cr move to boost IT jobs in Goa
With the aim firmly fixed on increasing IT jobs in Goa, the State government has increased its focus on Start-ups in Goa. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar while announcing allocations under the budget for IT, allotted about ₹ 169 Cr for the IT sector, including ₹ 15 Cr for Start-ups with the aim of creating 4,000 IT […]
It’s not just about Bunnies and Eggs
It’s not about Bunnies and Eggs but a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion. Easter is the fulfilled prophecy of the Messiah who would be persecuted, die for our sins, and rise on the third day. (Isaiah 53). Remembering the resurrection of Jesus is a […]
CM Presents Rs 16,270 cr Goa Budget 2017 – 2018
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar presented the Goa Budget 2017 – 2018 in the Goa State Legislative Assembly on Friday. Parrikar presented a revenue surplus Goa budget of Rs 202.48 cr. The Gross budget size for 2017-18 is Rs 16,270 cr as against Rs 14,694 cr in 2016-17.Rs 10,872 cr estimated revenue; Rs 10,670 cr estimated […]
Goa’s Candolim beach now India’s first completely wheelchair accessible beach
Candolim Beach to become wheelchair-friendly Umoja, an online travel service for people with special needs has conceptualised a beach festival with a difference. Scheduled to kick-start on the famous Candolim Beach in North Goa from 31st March to 9th April, 2017, ‘BeachFest2017’ will showcase Candolim beach as India’s first completely wheelchair accessible beach. Now those with […]
WRD minister pays a surprise visit to the dept, finds a few staffers sleeping on job
Water Resource Department Minister Vinod Palyekar paid a surprise visit to the Porvorim WRD office on Tuesday. On his visit the minister found some of the staffers napping and some were absent without prior notice or permission. “We have visited and seen many irregularities going on, I have directed the executive engineer to issue them […]
Micro plastics in seafood may become a macro problem for Goa in the future
Marine animals supplied to Goan markets for consumption may be contaminated with micro plastics. These plastics aren’t visible to the naked eyes. Where do they come from? Well, they are initially a part of plastic garbage that is thrown into the ocean. Later, these plastics breakdown to a smaller level over the years and get […]
