TOURISM DEPT TO PROMOTE GOA AS AQUA PHYSIOTHERAPY HUB
Calangute (Goa): Minister for Tourism Manohar Azgaonkar has said that Tourism Department will promote Goa as a destination for ‘Aquatic Physiotherapy’. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Aquatic Conference at a resort in Calangute today, he also said that all efforts will be made to promote this special treatment as tourists visit Goa for wellness tourism. “I stopped taking medicines…
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PARRIKAR HAILS GADKARI OVER DEVELOPMENT OF GOA’S RIVERS
Panaji (Goa): State chief minister Manohar Parrikar has said that the centre’s decision to earmark funds from central road fund (CRF) for the development of inland waterways will immensely benefit Goa. “Earmarking 2.5 per cent of CRF for development of waterways, as approved by Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi, will immensely benefit Goa,” Parrikar said. The chief minister said…
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ROADS OF MARGAO NEED TRAFFIC CELL ATTENTION AND CCTV SURVEILLANCE
Even after a clear notification from the District Magistrate to stop operations of warehouses, there has been no respite to the traffic congestion caused due to the entry and parking of heavy carriage vehicles, mostly six wheeler trucks in Margao town. The overall traffic situation in Margao has been on the downward track as far as improvement is concerned. This…
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CHIPKO MOVEMENT IN GUIRIM
Nisha Gad Mapusa (Goa): To protest against the widening of roads by chopping off the coconut trees, as many as hundred citizens from Guirim and surrounding areas took to the streets to oppose this move of the government. Talking to team TNV, social activist Prajal Sakhardande said that, “We have started this ‘save coconut chipko movement’ as this is very important because…
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COASTAL BELT SHOCKS ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT
Candolim (Goa): The popular coastal belt of Calangute has come under scanner of the Electricity Department after its Meter Relay Testing (MRT) wing found various violations. “We have detected several cases of misuse of power supply, increase of connected load, pilferage of energy. In view of this, we are initiating penal action under the relevant provisions of the Electricity Act 2003…
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GOA TOURISM DEPT WELCOMES TEJAS EXPRESS, SAYS IT WILL BOOST TOURISM
Panaji (Goa): Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said that the Tejas Express, India’s first semi-high speed luxury train service that will operate between Mumbai and Goa, will be a big boost for Goa tourism. The Tejas Express packed with modern facilities on board, is set to arrive in Goa past mid-night, will be a big delight for travelers to Goa, both during the peak season…
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MAKE SURE THERE IS NO OIL SPILL, CM TELLS MPT
Panaji (Goa): MPT has told Goa government that there is no fear of oil spill due to sinking of dry dock belonging to Western India Shipyard Limited. The fears of oil spill has been looming large near the section of water around Mormugao Port Trust in Vasco town after Western India Shipyard Limited ‘s (WISL) dry dock partially sunk last…
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HERE COMES A RELIEF; ZUARI WILL NOT BE CLOSED ON SUNDAY
Panaji (Goa): Those people who wanted to travel on Sunday early morning using Zuari bridge can now do so. The state government has announced that the bridge will not be closed. State government spokesman said that Zuari bridge will remain open on Sunday and inspection of the bridge would be postponed due to JEE advanced examination in Panaji. Taking all precautionary measures…
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BLOOD SUCKING AGENTS IN GMC SQUEEZE FINANCES OF POOR PEOPLE: VISHWAJIT
Panaji (Goa): In what can be the strongest worded statement, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has admitted that the blood sucking agents are acting in Goa Medical College and Hospital. “There are blood sucking agents in Goa Medical College and hospital who are exploiting the poor people and exploiting them and charging them whopping fees,” Rane told reporters. The Minister said that…
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ZUARI-BANASTARIM BRIDGE TO FACE TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR INSPECTION
PANAJI (Goa): Taking all precautionary measures especially at the backdrop of the dilapidated Portuguese-era bridge collapse at Curchorem last evening, the Goa government has announced temporary closure of two ‘weak’ Bridges. Zuari Bridge and the Banastarim Bridge are being temporarily shut for traffic movement on May 21 and May 28 respectively, to facilitate its inspection. “The General…
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