Climate Change – ‘Goa State Action Plan’
We all understand the severe consequences of environment change. Some of us have experienced it first hand with flooding and droughts. The Minister for Environment, Rajendra Arlekar informed that the government of Goa is in the process of formulating the Goa State Action Plan on climate change. He also mentioned that a climate change secretariat […]
No fish in the curry dish!
A pinch in the pocket for all seafood lovers in Goa as only a few trawlers have ventured into the sea even after the end of the fishing ban. According to a wholesaler from the municipal market, Christina Fernandes, the fish available in the market are from Chennai, Kolkata and Karwar. There is hardly any […]
Toronto celebrates Goa
The Goan Overseas Association (GOA) an NGO recently organised a two-day Viva Goa festival in Toronto Canada highlighting the unique culture of the state. An annual and colossal event that brings the entire community together over food, music and unlimited fun, while marking the Goan vibrancy and zestful life which Goa is known for, said […]
Menace of Strays – Mission Curb, Mission Impossible?
Population ‘Canine’ Control The Goa Small Animal Rescue Management Scheme, working to control the increase in the stray dog population, was launched in July 2015. It has achieved its aim so far by providing 90-100 per cent subsidy on anti-rabies vaccinations, sterilization, construction of sheds and purchase of vehicles for strays. The scheme works under […]
Calling all Goan Graphic designers!
This is one for all you upcoming Graphic designers out there who are interested in picking up some handy tips from a veteran in the field who has been there and done it before. Goan creative designer Bina Nayak, who is based in Goa, Mumbai and Pune will present a talk on the ‘Role of […]
Sighting relief for Para teachers in Goa
Good news for all para and double part-time teachers. The government, under the chairmanship of the education secretary, said that they will form a committee to study and resolve the long pending issues of these teachers. It has also decided to raise the salaries of these teachers. Increasing their pay from ₹5,100 in 2012 to ₹12,000 for […]
MoI -120 days for consultation
The long pending decision on Medium of Instruction (MoI) in Goa will require another 120 days as the advisory committee has been recently formed to revise the issue and arrive at an appropriate decision. Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar informed that the advisory committee consist of educationists and not politicians. This committee will have extensive consultations […]
‘Film Tourism Destination of the year!’
For decades Goa has draped backgrounds of numerous Bollywood blockbusters. A couple of them include Dudhsagar in Chennai Express or Chapora Fort in Dil Chahta Hai attracting movie frenzy tourist hoping to re-live popular scenes. The recent India International Travel Mart (IITM) Chennai awarded Goa the ‘Film Tourism Destination of the Year’ Award which was received by […]
Quit searching – 4 Industries that do well as Businesses in Goa
Let’s be honest, many tourists see Goa as a village meant for the retired. Not a place to start a business right? Well that is not true, there are many successful firms running in the state. I have come across four industries that flourish in Goa, indicated below. 1.Catering Goa is known as a party […]
Rs. 10,000 fine to make Goa safe?
Overloaded with complaints about the rise in alcohol consumption by locals and tourist in public areas like beaches, roads and highways causing inconvenience, Goa government officials have introduced a new amendment to exercise the law which recommends identification of ‘no alcohol consumption zones’ across Goa. According to this survey, alcohol consumption among men and women has […]