Pop band ABBA stunned by a mob in Goa
Before mesmerizing ABBA fans in Goa, members of the ABBA – Tribute Band were given a tribute themselves at the Deltin Suites. Deltin Suites’ Staff surprised the Pop Band with a flash mob as a novel way of toasting the band responsible for producing some of the biggest hits such as ‘Waterloo’, ‘SOS’, ‘Mamma Mia’, […]
Velim Sarpanch assaults a lady for refusing to offer bribe?
In the video attached it is shown Velim panchayat Sarpanch brutally beating a lady. It is said she refused to offer him a bribe. Apparently, the lady brought a stay order from the high court and the Sarpanch refused to follow the procedure till she offered him a bribe. Velim Sarpanch Melvin Sanches had […]
Nirbhaya’s rapists get death! Now what about Danielle McLaughlin’s?
The Supreme Court today rejected the plea by four convicts, challenging their death penalty, in the December 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case. The apex court has decided the four convicts will be hanged till death. Following the Supreme Court verdict, lawyers for the four rapists said they plan to file a review petition to […]
Goa Tourism will soon use WhatsApp to rid Goa’s beaches of garbage
Goa Tourism Department will soon use WhatsApp to rid Goa’s beaches of garbage. Find Beaches dirty? Alert beach cleaning contractor via WhatsApp! Soon citizens will be able to send a WhatsApp message if they locate garbage or litter strewn on any beach in Goa. The WhatsApp message first gets recorded at the Tourism Department after […]
Need for speed? No! We need speed-breakers!
Accidents in Goa are rising at an alarming rate. 2016 witnessed over 1000 accidents and 2017 is following the same fate. What could possibly be the cause? In south Goa, during the BRICS Summit all the speed-breakers were removed for faster transit of the delegates. Every road was done up, every street light fixed, every […]
Celebrity Chefs, LCD screens only for Goa on the Tejas Express
Soon, train passengers travelling between Mumbai and Goa may be spoilt for choice: cuisine curated by celebrity chefs, tea and coffee vending machines and individual LCD screens. What more could you ask for? Indian Railways will unveil a new premier train service between Mumbai and Goa in June with state-of-the-art facilities. The 20-coach Tejas Express […]
Students from Goa to embark on a culinary journey to Portugal
The students of V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) are gearing up to embark on a month-long culinary adventure to Portugal in the coming week. 10 outstanding students have been shortlisted by the institute to visit the country as part of a knowledge exchange programme. The initiative stems from an MOU signed […]
Time to say Dev Borem Korum to taxis in Goa ?
Canada-based Goan, Mahesh Sardesai feels that Goa being one of the top tourism destinations in the country needs something more than the existing service of taxis in Goa to boost the state’s tourism economy. With that in mind, Sardessai started a petition – Chief Minister of Goa: Support Ola/Uber/Online Taxis in Goa. In less than […]
Petrol Pump Dealers’ Association: No fraud in Goan petrol pumps
All Goa Petrol Pump Dealers’ Association has taken a step to assure all Goans that petrol pumps in Goa are tamper proof. The statement was prompted due to recent developments in Uttar Pradesh, where it was discovered that electronic chips were used to dispense less petrol in comparison to the amount paid for by the customer. “There […]
First traffic speed detector installed at Miramar, Panaji
As part of a pilot project, the first traffic speed detector was recently installed at Dayanand Bandodkar Marg in Miramar, Panaji. The speed detectors automatically snap up pictures of the vehicle and their registration number plate if the vehicle crosses the given speed limit on that road. Speaking to The Goan, Business Development Officer of […]
