Implementation of new rule : Only 50cc bikes for 16-18 year olds
Prior to the implementation of a new rule, minors were granted learning licences after attaining 16 years and could ride non-geared two-wheelers. There was no control or guidelines over the cc of the vehicle at that time. But over the years there has been a rise in the death rate caused due to two-wheeler accidents. Mainly involving […]
SUMUL allowed to expand to create healthy competition
In developments that might worry Goa Dairy, Gujarat-based Surat District Cooperative Milk Producers Union has been allowed to expand in Goa. SUMUL will now cover two-thirds of the state. The move was mainly passed to increase competitiveness in the sector and increase the efficiency of the incumbent player. Speaking on the decision Agriculture Minister Ramesh […]
Goa is a Tsunami prone region?
Recently the Director of National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), S.W.A. Naqvi said that tsunamis are not new to the Western India Coastline. 2007 was the most recent. It hit the Gujarat Coast and Goa felt the effects. Tsunamis, occurring even up to a travel distance of eight hours away, could hit Goa. The state is also vulnerable to […]
Ambora – Camurlim highway a problem for motorist
The highway under construction at Ambora – Camurlim has turned into a problem for farmers and motorist. Due to the downpours, material used for the development of the highway including mud and stones have washed into the cultivable khazan fields. The motorists are also irked over the poor road conditions and the dust problem. No […]
Goa’s first Chapel dedicated to St. Teresa opened at Chorao
On September 4. The Chapel of St. Teresa was inaugurated on the Island of Chorao. The chapel is situated along the connecting road of the island to River Mandovi. It has a statue of St. Mother Teresa seen at the entrance. “This is an initiative of the people. The locals took the lead and it was inaugurated […]
What makes Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Goa unique?
Ganesh Chaturthi brings Goa to a halt. Many business houses don’t hesitate to take leave from their businesses and customers to celebrate this festival with their families. Government offices enjoy a state holiday. The main reason for this is the fact that the festival enjoys an unofficial status of being a state festival. Family affair […]
Goa-Tirupati to meet the demands of Vailankanni Pilgrims
Goan Pilgrims travelling to Vailankanni will soon have their long pending demands met. With the launch of the weekly train from Goa to Tirupati after September 15. Video Surveillance Systems A video surveillance system for 17 stations at Margao was inaugurated. Also laying of foundation stone for Rail Over-Bridge (ROB) at Davorlim. The Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu […]
Bus and ferry timings now at your fingertips – Google Maps
Recently the Goa IT Professionals (GITP) launched a project that puts public transport timetables on Google Maps. Which means, every Goan can access this information! Public Transport with Google Maps The Google project was executed by a group of final year students as part of their curriculum. This project was executed under the guidance of the Goa […]
Teachers are like candles – it consumes itself to light the way for others
“Mr. Nelson, Sir Thangachan, Miss or simply ‘Cher! as we fondly call them : teachers are the backbone of a child’s formative years at school. Today is the day we celebrate a special kind of people. Rare and so genuine, they are known to impart knowledge essential for every citizen to make their mark in […]
Adaptive Reuse Model to protect Goa monuments?
Recently, the Directorate of Archives and Archaeology (DAA) has been considering the adaptive reuse of protected monuments. Three heritage sites have been shortlisted. The monuments identified for conservation are located in Naroa, Vichundrem and Cabo de Rama. What is Adaptive Reuse? Adaptive reuse is conventionally defined as “the process of adapting old structures for new […]
