Admitting that some incidents against foreigners has marred Goa’s image to certain extent, the Union Minister for Tourism Kumari Selja today called on locals to be more vigilant and more tourist-friendly. “Goa I know is the most tourist-friendly state in India but unfortunately some incidents have marred its image internationally,” Selja said while addressing the gathering [...]

The state government has issued and scrapped seven global tenders and spent a total of Rs 1.67 crore, including on legal suits and consultants, for the removal of the M V River Princess ever since it was grounded in June 2000. Ironically, the ship’s presence continues to loom over a fast eroding Sinquerim beach even [...]

India witnessed an unprecedented 21 percent rise in foreign tourist arrivals last December from the same month in 2008, said Saturday. She added that the new visa on arrival (VOA) scheme for foreign tourists from select nations could give a further boost to the tourism industry Speaking at the inauguration of the regional conference of tourism ministers of [...]

Without directly mentioning the name of BJP President Shri  Nitin Gadkari,  Mr Shantaram Naik M.P. attacked BJP leader for his remarks that Congress President Sonia Gandhi should also be held responsible for price rise and, requested the BJP members present in the House,  to make their President learn the Constitution of India. Mr Naik  who was [...]

Genesis 2010 is a two day event designed to provide a platform for the show casing of the immense talent Goa holds in the fields of art, music, dancing and literature. It is our endeavor to bring together all the colleges of Goa, in the heart of the city, for a weekend of fun, frolic, [...]

Wishing every one from Goa and all over the world a “Merry and a Peaceful Christmas”!!

‘Paltadcho Monis’ a Konkani film, made by Goan film director, Laxmikant Shetgaonkar bagged the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) Prize for the Discovery section at the 34th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2009. The film which is a based on a story by noted Goan writer, Mahabaleshwar Sail has also been the first ever Konkani film to win a major international award till date. The film ‘Paltadcho Monis’ surpassed around six other Indian films and a total of three thousand world films to bag this award. ‘Paltadcho Monis’ is produced by ...

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Seminar on Ayurveda & Medicinal Plants Organised by Goa Science Centre (GSC), Miramar Goa Gomantak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre (GAMRC) Shiroda Goa, “Series on Health” unit of Taleigao Chess Academy (TCA) and International Centre Goa Dona Paula Saturday 19, Sunday 20 & Monday 21 of September, 2009 in association with Art of Living Goa Unit, Bharat Swabhimaan Trust & Panaji Bhagini Mandal SCHEDULE Saturday 19th September 2009 Morning 10am inaugration of Exhibition of Medicinal Plants 1st Session 3.00pm to 5.30 pm. 3.00 Inaugration of sessions 3.30 to 4.30 “Ayurveda We & our Nature” by Shree Ranjendra Kerkar 430 to 5.30 Introductory session by Gomantak ...

Employment News issue dated 19.09.09 contains several attractive advertisements from some of the leading PSU/GOVT. Departments as below:- Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, Haridwar requires Assistant Prosecuting Officer. Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force invites applications for recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (Overseer). Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Ltd. invites applications for various posts. Intelligence Bureau notifies Assistant Central Intelligence Officer-Grade II/Technical Examination-2009. United Bank of India invites applications for the posts of Credit Officer, Forex Officer, IT Officer etc. The Indian Navy invites applications from unmarried male candidates for enrolment as Sailors-Sports Quota and Short Service Commission as Pilot in ...