Goa to receive its third Coast Guard Vessel
On September 9, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) will receive an Indian Cost Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel, ‘ICGS Sarathi’ commissioned by the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Although the vessel was launched by Defence production Special Secretary Ashok Kumar Gupta in 2015 at GSL yard. It is only the third ship to be received out of six that the Coast […]
Reis Magos – Panjim Ropeway Project to see the light of day
The Reis Magos – Panjim Ropeway will finally see the light of day! The state cabinet on Friday, 2nd September, finally gave its approval for setting up a Ropeway between Panjim and Reis Magos . There is no doubt that the ropeway would primarily be used as a tourist attraction to transport tourists from the capital […]
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. […]
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, […]
Aadhar Card Unit reaching out to the ‘needy’
In order to reach out to the needy, differently abled, ill and aged, MLA Siddharth Kunkolienkar recently inaugurated the Mobile Aadhar Card Unit in Panjim. Speaking on the occasion, Siddharth said that in order to avail the Health Insurance Scheme, ‘Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana’, an Aadhar Card is a must. There are several citizens in the […]
The wait still continues – Tourist Taxi operators losing patience
Approximately 70 North Goa Tourist Taxi Association Members recently expressed their resentment towards the deputy director of transport, M Pilarnkar over the delay in issuing the All-India permits for their vehicles. According to sources, the tourist taxi operators have applied for the All-India permits 3 months ago. They said that the notice board indicated that […]
Beyond the call of duty – Curchorem Traffic Police
Traffic police personnel and home security guards at Curchorem Police Traffic Cell recently undertook a mission to make the roads safer for motorist. Hiring the necessary tools and implements, a group lead by Traffic Officer Edwin Colaco trimmed the roadside vegetation from Curchorem – Sanguem road that was blocking the vision and posing a threat […]
Awarding the culinary geniuses of Goa
There are culinary geniuses in Goa who have not yet had their share in the spotlight. These men and women spend hours slogging in kitchens of restaurants across the State, ensuring that our every culinary whim is catered to. So who thanks them and awards them? Well, the community has taken up the initiative. The […]
‘Mobile tower camouflaged as water tank’ – Uproar in Margao
A mobile tower erected in a 5000 litre water tank triggered uproar in the Gogol Housing Board in Margao. MLA Reginaldo Lourenco along with two Margao Municipal councillors rushed to the site as locals demanded the immediate removal of the tower. Reginaldo and the ward councillor Raju Shirodkar spoke with the house owner. The community […]
Government Schools to get Tech-Savvy
Thirteen government schools have recently obtained smart classes and science labs on pilot basis under a new government initiative. The project launched in association with private company Vendanta, will enable students from Class V to Class X to learn various subjects with the aid of an LCD projector and a computer system pre-loaded with content. Chief Minister […]
