Near-fatal collision between Ertiga and tourist bus at Sangolda yesterday
In what seemed like a near-fatal collision yesterday on CHOGM Road, Sangolda, a speeding tourist car while overtaking near the Desai Cashew shop and Liquor Mart, collided with an oncoming 24 seater tourist bus. The bus driver, a resident of Goa, had the presence of mind to swerve off the road. Despite this, the impact […]
A car accident with a difference – Dr. risked her life to save snake
In what seemed to be an irrational car accident, Dr. Archana Naik, a resident of Duler, Mapusa, risked her own life to save a snake on the speeding Mapusa-Porvorim Highway. While returning from Porvorim with her son Skand, Dr. Archana rammed her four-wheeler into a coconut tree off the Porvorim-Mapusa highway. The incident took place at […]
Is the iconic O’Coqueiro going to shut down?
After the Supreme Court’s order banning sale of liquor along highways, the iconic O’Coqueiro restaurant in Porvorim is facing its most potent threat yet. The central government has moved to acquire nearly 4-lakh square metres of land along the soon-to-be expanded National Highway 17 (New NH 66) with stretches of prime land along the highway […]
No more bumpy roads
After much tension, the hot-mixing work for all roads at Calangute from St. Anthony’s chapel junction,was launched. Calangute MLA Michael Lobo said that the entire Calangute-Candolim road right up to Baga is going to get a facelift. The hot-mixing work is expected to be done in 10 days which was undertaken at a cost of […]
Helmets : Safety first, safe tea at home
Uncovered rider heads become pricey Government raises the fine for no helmet to Rs.1000/- If people make ‘safety first’ their motto while riding in Goa, then they can have ‘safe tea’ at home! “A helmet every day keeps your life at bay”. Ever heard of the phrase? Well, I just coined it. Goa roads are […]
