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 […]
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 […]