Government’s firm stance on speed governors in rent-a-cabs

Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho emphasised the government’s determination to ensure the installation of speed governors in rent-a-cabs, stating that there has been a complete ban on such permissions for... Read more »

Decline in uptake: Chief Minister Rozgar Yojana (CMRY) loan scheme faces challenges

The Chief Minister Rozgar Yojana (CMRY) loan scheme, EDC’s flagship product launched in 2001, witnessed a sharp decline in beneficiaries, reflecting the hurdles in promoting self-employment. Despite offering an... Read more »

Concerns raised over Dabolim airport’s future as International airlines shift to Mopa

The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressing apprehensions about the potential closure of Dabolim International... Read more »

Dabolim airport faces passenger drop amidst shifting airlines

 The director of Goa International Airport, Dabolim, S V T Dhanamjay Rao, noted a decline of 15-20% in passenger footfall compared to the last financial year, attributed to international... Read more »

TTAG advocates for fee reduction and streamlined approvals in Goa’s event industry

The Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) has raised concerns about the exorbitant fees associated with events and weddings, adversely impacting the flourishing MICE industry during the ongoing... Read more »

Shack owners grapple with delays, GSPCB consent woes impact beach business

Shack owners in the Calangute-Candolim beach belt express frustration as the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has yet to grant consent to operate, alleging deliberate delays causing harassment.... Read more »

Goa initiates statewide implementation of multi-disciplinary AI labs in 80 schools

A total of 80 schools in Goa are slated to receive specialised multidisciplinary Artificial Intelligence (AI) labs, encompassing kits that span advanced robotics, Smart City applications, smart agriculture, and... Read more »

Invest Goa 2024 Summit: fostering economic growth, diversification, and global collaboration

The ‘Invest Goa 2024 Summit,’ scheduled for January 29, is a collaborative effort between the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), serving as... Read more »

Goa’s visionary approach to robotics and coding education

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, underscored the future job impact of big data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising the imperative for a skilled workforce, particularly in robotics... Read more »

Call to resume mining while safeguarding the environment

  Calls to resume mining operations in Goa have grown louder. At a public hearing, a common narrative was to resume mining activity by excluding the entire Shirgao village and... Read more »

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