Rivers: Mandovi and Zuari among 8 for immediate development
Along with 6 other national rivers,Goa’s famous Mandovi and Zuari will be fast tracked for development as national waterways. Chairperson of Indland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Amitabh Verma recently disclosed that 8 rivers in the country have been shortlisted for immediate development as national waterways. Apart from Mandovi and Zuari, other waterways include Barak in Assam, […]
Ganesh Chaturthi, know more about the festival
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Caturthi or ‘Chovoth’ in Konkani is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of the ‘Elephant-headed God’. Chaturthi translates to ‘fourth day’ or ‘fourth state’ in Hindi. Celebrations for the festival are generally held on the fourth day of the first fortnight in the month of Bhaadrapada in the Hindu […]
Jogging turns risky in Fatorda
The jogging track used by hundreds of locals is in dire need of repairs. The 852 meters jogging track around Fatorda stadium poses a risk to joggers, and other athletes who practice daily on its turf. Large chunks of rubberized track have come off as the turf has lost its grip on the concrete bed. […]
Patrolling with more intensity –Mapusa authorities prepare for Ganesh
Authorities in MAPUSA are increasing safety and security measures ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Meeting with Mandals Mapusa police recently conducted a meeting with all Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals. Representatives of the Mandals were briefed about the measures to be adopted. Mapusa Police Officials Mahesh Gaonkar and Tushar Lotlikar advised the representatives of 11 Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals […]
St. Anthony’s Fast Food Truck – Indulging in a Different Food Culture
By Staci D’souza St.Anthony’s Fast Food Truck was set up in 2011 by an ambitious Goan couple Stephen & Paulina in Baga. Ever since inception their goal is to ensure that their customers are happy with their service and quality of food. “Initially, we didn’t think people would love and appreciate the food we make […]
C-Trains –The answer to commuters’ transit woes?
It’s been almost 12 years since the failure of the famed Sky Bus project in Goa, supposed to be a mass transit solution to the city’s traffic woes. However will the new C-Train concept be capable of answering commuters’ transit woes? A Caterpillar Train (C-Train) System was a plan devised by Ashwini Kumar, engineer of Indian Railways […]
The Only Public Health Insurance Scheme in India implemented today
The long wait is finally over. The state’s Health Insurance scheme ‘Deen Daya Swasthya Seva Yojana’(DDSSY) was finally launched today. Goa is the first in country to provide health insurance cover to its entire population. The scheme which was supposed to be implemented on August 15 has received applications from 1.10 lakh families seeking health cards, […]
Tourists’ plans washed away due to downpour
Monsoon storms in New Delhi washed away plans of tourists to Goa, when several flights to and from Goa were delayed. Warnings were issued by airlines to their customers about the delays in Delhi. However most airlines made up for lost time. According to reports, all landing and takeoff operations were delayed at New Delhi’s […]
One with nature – Rewarding Eco-friendly schools
Spreading awareness and knowledge about sustainable development among children is essential for Goa’s future. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) took a step further and awarded schools for their work in the social, cultural and environmental spheres. Speaking at the award distribution of the Sustainability Tracking, Action and Reporting in Schools (STARS) project, Chairman of […]
Hauling 250% rise – Marine Overload
Not long after the fishing ban, the Goan markets are flooded with fish. Particularly with tuna.This financial year witnessed a sharp rise of over 250 per cent in comparison to last year. According to the state’s fisheries department, local fishermen netted 5,577 tonnes of the saltwater finfish (Tuna) in 2015-16 against 1,560 tonnes in 2014-15. Tuna […]