Manohar Parrikar, watermelons, and the man who inspired a nation
Shri Manohar Parrikar was more than just a politician. He was more than just India’s Minister of Defence and more than just Goa’s Chief Minister. He was a loving husband, a dedicated father, but most importantly, he was a leader. In office and in his life, he inspired hundreds and thousands of young men and […]
Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister of Goa passes away after battle with cancer
Today is a dark day for Goa. The honorable Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar has passed away after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 63 years old. News of his death comes at a time when Goa is preparing for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections scheduled for the 23rd of April. At 7 pm on Sunday, […]
Margao meets to demand that the RP 2021 for Goa be thrown out
The day is coming when Goa will no longer be a beach paradise. All the lush green fields, the rolling hills, the forests that are rich in flora and fauna will be turned into a concrete jungle. This is what will happen if or when greedy landgrabbers get their hands on the jewel that is […]
Vandalism – a joke in Goa, Desecrator Francis Pereira a role model!
“We cannot stop anyone from taking inspiration from someone,” Parrikar said. Francis Pereira, the ‘so-called-perpetrator’ has become nothing less than a role model, a hero in Goa. Though behind bars, Francis Pereira is said to be an inspiration to other vandalists’. Recently, on 25th July 2017, 12 more crosses and other religious symbols in the cemetery […]
Parrikar plans ‘Home for the aged’- Cows, now!
Home for the aged Cows?! – A new development during Question Hour of the Goa Parliamentary session on 25/7/17. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in reply to a question by Congress MLA, Pratapsing Rane, said that the State Government would come up with a scheme to rehabilitate old cows till death. Former chief minister, Pratapsinh Rane […]
Beef bandh! Goa braces for shortage
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on April 16, earlier this year said that they will impose a total ban on cow slaughter and consumption of beef in Goa in less than two years, without the government’s help. However, it seems that they have almost achieved their goal, in less than two months, albeit thanks to the Central […]
All Portuguese era bridges to be closed ?
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday, directed the Public Works Department (PWD) to inspect the stability of all old bridges including those not in use and do safety audit reports, which should be submitted by June 30. The report should also include measures for rehabilitation of old bridges. The direction comes after the recent collapse […]
Time to say goodbye to Guirim Coconut Trees
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday criticized environment protection laws, arguing that, ironically, they sometimes come in the way of protecting the environment itself. He cited the case of the solid waste garbage treatment plant at Saligao, which was stalled after a case was filed at the National Green Tribunal. “A regulatory authority and judicial […]
Goa’s Taxi wars set to escalate
The ongoing fight against Goa’s Taxis to bring Ola and Uber to Goa has gone up a notch, with citizens now opening a Facebook page – The Taxi Revolution In Goa – to garner support and bring app-based taxis to Goa. As per a Times Of India report, last month, an online petition was started […]
Time to say Dev Borem Korum to taxis in Goa ?
Canada-based Goan, Mahesh Sardesai feels that Goa being one of the top tourism destinations in the country needs something more than the existing service of taxis in Goa to boost the state’s tourism economy. With that in mind, Sardessai started a petition – Chief Minister of Goa: Support Ola/Uber/Online Taxis in Goa. In less than […]
