Vasu: The man who chose to be poor his entire life
Vasu is one person who has not ever gotten into a profession but he pursued his hobby his entire life. He did something he loved and what was taught to him, not what was forced upon him. Even though he pursued something he loved and may not have achieved financial success that others crave but […]
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 […]
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-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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
