Finally Goa Taxi fares to be regulated and rationalised
Regulated and rationalised taxi fares and services this tourist season Come September and Goa taxi fares and services will be regulated and rationalised. In what seems to be a landmark decision, the Ministry of Transport will formulate a system to regulate taxi fares after discussions with taxi operators. Refuting any claims of app-based taxi services being […]
Use of plastic at Dudhsagar waterfall to be banned
In an effort to conserve the environment in the vicinity of the popular Dudhsagar waterfall, the Goa government is planning to ban the use of plastic. At the same time, there is also a plan to limit the number of tourists who visit the waterfall. Parrikar was speaking at an event organised to mark the […]
Time to say goodbye to Guirim Coconut Trees
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday criticized environment protection laws, arguing that, ironically, they sometimes come in the way of protecting the environment itself. He cited the case of the solid waste garbage treatment plant at Saligao, which was stalled after a case was filed at the National Green Tribunal. “A regulatory authority and judicial […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vikat Bhagat, Danielle Mclaughlin’s lover spills the beans
In a sudden turn of events, the truth about the rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin suddenly surfaces. The Irish woman’s lover, Vikat Bhagat, decided to spill the beans. A Recap (On 14th March, Danielle McLaughlin, a 28-year-old Irish woman’s body was found in a pool of blood, lying naked in the field around 200 mts. off […]
‘HOHO’ and away we go! A lovely way to spend the day
Close on the heels of the hop-on-hop-off “Cycle Party”, the government has now launched it’s very own ‘HOHO’ Bus, hop-on-hop-off! A Goa Tourism Development Corporation venture, the ‘HOHO’ Buses come in variants of double decker and high-decker. Either fully closed or open on the upper deck, partially or fully air conditioned. A welcome attraction in the […]
Girl’s burnt body found at Siolim Goa
A girl’s burnt body was found at Siolim this morning in a horrific condition. The body can not be recognised as it is badly burnt. The ornaments found on the body will be used to gain some information. It is believed that the girl was an Indian and her burnt body is identified to be […]
Annual fishing ban for 61 days
The annual fishing ban has been imposed in the state of Goa for this season. The approaching monsoon season has got us all in a twist. No fishing for two months in Goa seems improbable but is true. The annual fishing ban has been announced in Goa this season from June 1 to July 31. This […]
Goa’s Atlantis? A century old submerged Hindu temple resurfaces in Goa
Submerged for more than a century, a Hindu temple has been found at Kurdi in Quepem. According to a Times Of India report, the relics of an ancient temple of Shree Ganesh has been found at Kurdi, a village in Goa that lies submerged in water round the year. It was a chance discovery, as the […]
