Digital Goa, July 1- Nilesh Gajanand Dessai (46), arrested in Pernem acid attack on minor case, has confessed to stealing the acid from a glass manufacturing unit in Karaswada Industrial Estate, where he had been working as a gardener for the past 8 days.Police said he stole a 5-litre acid can on Friday and...
Digital Goa, July 1- High Court order quashing the ODPs of Calangute, Candolim, Parra, Arpora, and Nagoa, reverting land use to the Regional Plan 2021 was uploaded on the Court portal today. All zoning certificates under the scrapped ODPs stand cancelled, states the order. The Court also struck down related circulars, an ordinance, and...
Digital Goa, July 1- High Court has issued notice to the state government and the Ministry of Environment & Forests on a PIL challenging the permissions, approvals and work orders issued for the construction of a Rs 8 crore tourist resort on the Surla Plateau, within the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary. The PIL alleges that...
Digital Goa, July 1- Goa government has appointed Dr Jai Prakash Tiwari, Professor of Nephrology, as the new Dean of Goa Medical College (GMC). He takes charge following the retirement of Dr Shivanand Bandekar. Personnel Dept of Goa govt had issued Dr Tiwari’s promotion order on April 4, 2022 which was withdrawn the next...
June is the time when summer vacations in India reach their peak and it is the best time for family vacations in India. The summer season is at its peak in North India at this time, but the rains have already started in the South. Therefore, it is a great time to travel to...
Goa is preparing to welcome locals and visitors alike to one of its most vibrant and immersive traditional festivals—Chikhal Kalo 2025, scheduled to take place from July 5 to 7 at the historic Shree Devki Krishna Temple in Marcel. Organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, this dynamic festival has evolved into...
In a strategic move to enrich monsoon tourism with authentic and immersive cultural experiences, the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is set to spotlight the state’s vibrant culinary heritage as a central theme of its July–August monsoon campaign. The initiative is part of the broader #GlowOnArrival campaign, which aims to redefine Goa as...
Graduating from college is an exciting milestone in one’s life, but it also ushers in an uncertain and challenging new phase. It can be difficult to find a job or internship right out of college, but with the correct contacts and abilities, your chances of success can be greatly increased. In this career guide,...
With its lively nightlife and sun-kissed shores, Goa is almost always on every traveler’s bucket list. Yet, planning a memorable vacation in Goa can be overwhelming. Especially, with so much to consider—like proximity to the beach, the nearest hip bars, and the comfort of the accommodation. Enter ibis Styles Vagator, the newly launched gem...