NGO asks for the annual fishing ban to be extended to 90 days
Goa Consumer Action Network (GOACAN) has suggested that the annual fishing ban observered for 61 days in Goa should be increased to 90 days. The NGO also intends to write to the state fisheries department in this regards. This comes after the forum’s recent meet in regards to depletion of fish in the state. “There […]
Taxpayers beware – Link Aadhaar to PAN, it’s mandatory
The government, under the Finance Act 2017, has made it mandatory for taxpayers to quote Aadhaar or enrolment ID of Aadhaar application form for filing of Income—Tax returns (ITR). In fact, the Income Tax Department has urged taxpayers to link their Aadhaar with their PAN, using an SMS—based facility. Both the unique identity numbers can […]
Bambolim beach covered with tar that washed ashore
Bambolim beach which is popular with locals and tourists alike has witnessed tar residue being washed ashore from the sea. The residue which is usually found as a ball measuring a few centimetres in size, has melted due to high temperatures and covers the beach like a black film. The tar residue originates from oil vessels in […]
Are women riders victims of Road Rage in Goa?
What is Road Rage? Road rage is aggressive or angry behaviour by a driver of an automobile or another road vehicle which includes rude gestures, verbal insults, physical threats or dangerous driving methods targeted toward another driver in an effort to intimidate or release frustration.(Wikipedia) Overtaking and racing on the smooth highways and byways of this […]
Snake vomits entire plastic bottle in Goa
In a bizarre event captured on camera, a Spectacled Cobra regurgitated an entire plastic bottle in the village of Karvem-Canacona, Goa. It is learnt that the Spectacled Cobra entered the village and while swallowing a small rodent, gulped down a plastic bottle from a garbage dump, assuming it is food. People of the village panicked […]
No medicines on Goa Statehood day
The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists representing more than 8.5 lakh chemists and druggists Pan India will shut their shops from midnight of May 29 till May 30 midnight, in protest against the government’s proposal of setting up an E-portal for the regulation of sale of medicines. The proposed e-portal will make it […]
Mhadei to get Tiger Reserve Tag?
The recent spotting of five tigers — one male, two females and two cubs-in the State’s richest wild, the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS), is not something very new. The protected area is habitat for wildcat is a well established fact for more than one and half decade now. But unfortunately, the successive State governments are […]
Growing number of crimes linked to foreigners obtaining SIM cards illegally
Director General of Police (DGP) Muktesh Chander has revealed that in the course of investigating financial fraud cases and drug cases, the police has found foreigners involved in the crimes using forged documents to obtain SIM cards and using them for criminal activity. During 2016-17 Goa police found 12 foreigners using illegal SIM cards in […]
Goa Marathi Film Festival to be held from June 16 to 18
The state is set to host the Goa Marathi Film Festival (GMFF) from June 16 to 18. The festival will witness the poster release of Priyanka Chopra’s film ‘Kay re rascala’. While fashion designer Vikram Phadnis will showcase his directorial debut, ‘Hrudayantar’. ‘Sachin – A billion dreams’ will also be screened at the festival. “The festival, which […]
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 […]
