Goa University likely to be a home to GALS
The Goa University campus at Taleigao plateau has become a home to Giant African Land Snail (GALS). The location may be showing signs of impact of gross human interference. These snails are listed in the world’s top 100 invasive species. Their biological name is ‘Achatina fulica’. Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat, Asst. Professor, Department of Botany, […]
‘Mission bypass’ demands a mining bypass road
A group of villagers from Sanguem, Quepem and Curchorem areas have demanded from Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar that work on the mining bypass be completed as soon as possible. The delegation under the banner of ‘mission bypass’ met the CM today. They declared that no trucks would be allowed to transport Ore from that area […]
Living in the present pushing away the past . . .
Gone are the days where people used to live all happy even when they were tensed. Modern ways have taken over the past with greed and jealousy. This is my observation of some Goan families. . . “My maternal house is located in the coastal area of Calangute. I lived with my parents and four brothers. During the […]
Cupping therapy – a dying tradition in Goa?
Cupping therapy is slowly dying out in Goa. Today there are very few reminders of the old technique once said to be popular in the state. It is well known due to its use in Hollywood movies, but rarely does one witness an actual session being performed. Few benefits from cupping therapy are said to […]
Goa’s legendary artist : Laxman Pai
Laxman Pai an Indian artist and painter returned to his home state after many years. At the age of 90, he still enjoys painting like there’s no tomorrow. He has taken a conscious decision to stop labelling his paintings to allow people have a direct communication with art. “I want people to find their own […]
2.6 cr loss to truckers due to computation error, claims Goa Foundation
Goa foundation, a Goa based NGO has stated that trucks engaged in transporting the 15 million e-auctioned ore have lost 2.6 crore. According to the NGO, this is due to a computation error committed by the state Mines and Geology Department. “In transporting 15 MT of ore — which are subject to e-auction — the […]
Gun ownership in Goa – ‘Want’ or ‘Need’ ?
There are more legal guns in Goa than illegal ones. Illegal ones coming from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are on the rise as they are cheaper and a lot easier to obtain than legalized ones. Goa is not a place where guns are easily available as compared to a country like the United States. To […]
Names of Portuguese passport holders deleted from EC rolls
The names of 25,700 Goans with Portuguese passports have been deleted from electoral rolls in South Goa. South Goa Collector Swapnil Naik submitted a report on Tuesday to the Election Commission of India (ECI) team visiting the state. “They had informed the team about the commencement of the process to delete 1,400 more names of […]
Junior resident doctors to receive a pay hike
Junior resident doctors, para clinical and pre-clinical junior residents will receive a pay hike according to a state government proposal. “A finance officer said very few candidates join non-clinical courses and, probably, an increase in pay package will encourage students to join them. More importantly, he said, they have tried to correct the disparity in […]
Goa fails to attract investors says a ASSOCHAM study
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) in its study claims that Goa has failed to attract investors and grow. “Predictability and stability is an important condition for continuous flow of investments and looking at this trend, it seems both are seriously lacking in Goa,” said the study. “Goa has virtually failed […]