All you need to know about Goa govt’s free SIM card and internet scheme
Goa Yuva Sanchar Yojana (GYSY) was implemented by the Goa government recently. The scheme is aimed at youth between the age group of 16-30. Under the scheme, a free SIM card will be given to a person who meets the age criteria. The Goa government has tied up with Vodafone to provide the SIM cards […]
Roast Turkey at Your Finger-Tips in an easy-to-follow recipe
How Turkey got pride of place at Christmas: Roast Turkeys originated as early as the 16th century in England. Traditionally eaten as the main course at Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, and at Christmas feasts in much of the rest of the world (often stuffed) (Credits Wikipedia). Of late, though, Roast Turkey has taken centre […]
Mumbai to Goa Ship services to resume after 26 years
Ship services between Mumbai and Goa to resume once again since the last trip approximately 26 years ago. It’s a joint decision of Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) to bring this service back to light again. A senior official from MMB said, “The service is expected to start by end of March […]
Indian National Anthem mandatory before movie screening
Instilling a sense of “committed patriotism and nationalism.” The National Anthem becomes mandatory. A new order by the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday stated that all cinema halls in India will have to play the national anthem before the feature film starts and all present in the hall have to stand up out of […]
Goa to showcase Colombia’s most renowned Carnival group Son Latino
With all the hustle and bustle happening this season Son Latino will perform in Ponda, Goa. Yet another event to break out in Goa on December 3. The world’s most renowned Carnival group from Colombia, For those who don’t know what Son Latino is : The Department of Information & Publicity issued a statement here […]
Recently nabbed KLF chief Mintoo was heading to Goa
Recently nabbed Khalisthan Liberation Front (KLF) Chief Mintoo was found heading to Goa. Harminder Singh Mintoo, the chief of the terrorist organisation said his plan was to stay for a few days in Goa and later leave the country through Mumbai. Mintoo reportedly lived in Goa for 18 years. Mintoo has family members residing in Goa. […]
Good news for Goans, 31st December ‘Cashless’ deadline extended
Goa reeling under the effects of ‘Going Cashless’ An attempt to go ‘Cashless’ saw the Goan people and especially the traders, vendors and hawkers in a bad situation. Sympathising with them, the CM extended the deadline. He stated that although December 30th was the deadline for going cashless, no penalty would be imposed on those […]
The Yuletide Bazaar: Visit the fair, get creative and dance your night away
The Yuletide Bazaar is back again this December and will run on the 3rd and 4th that is Saturday & Sunday, from 11am to 11pm at Green Acres, Tonca. The bazaar is actually a 2-day ‘Flea Market’ that consists of over 60 pop-up stalls. The items that will be available for sale include Christmas sweets, décor, art and crafts, […]
Novenas and the Feast of St. Francis Xavier: How it all came into existence
9 day Novenas held for the feast of St. Francis Xavier from 24th November, culminates on the 3rd of December, the Feast Day. The story behind the ‘Novena of Grace’ dates back to December 1633. It began on March 4th that year and ended on the 12th, the day of the canonization of St. Francis […]
Sporting Clube de Goa withdraws from I-League Dempo to follow
Sporting Clube de Goa confirms they have officially drawn out from the I-League 2016-2017. This was due to ‘strong objections’ to the proposed road map by AIFF and its marketing partners IMG-Reliance for Indian football. In a recent media release, statements were made about the decisions taken. Not only Sporting Clube de Goa but also former champions […]
