GEL asked to reduce Service Charges to lessen Goa Taxi fares: Mauvin
Digital Goa, Jan 10 - Transport Department has asked Goa Electronics Limited(GEL)to reduce the service charges of Goa Taxi fares to reduce the overall amount paid by the tourist, informed Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho. “As the service charges are high the CGST and SGST are also high. We have asked GEL to reduce it to ensure that the overall...
GoaMiles taxis cheaper than Goa Taxi as they operate of competitive rate basis: Rohan
Digital Goa, Jan 10 - Presently the rates of GoaMiles are less as compared to Goa Taxi as they are working on a competitive rate basis, while Goa Taxi uses the rates notified by the Directorate of Transport, informed Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte. Once the Goa Taxi app is launched, things may change, said Rohan. He further asserted that...
Bomb scare on Moscow-Goa Charter flight turns out to be a hoax call; Tourists safely land in Goa this afternoon
Digital Goa, Jan 10 - Bomb scare on Moscow-Goa chartered flight last night turned out to be hoax call. Chartered flight operated by Azur Air, coming from Moscow for Goa made an emergency landing at Jamnagar in Gujarat yesterday night after Goa police received an email claiming that there was bomb planted on the flight. All the 244 people...
Goa Board releases dates for Term II exams of Std 10th and 12th
Digital Goa, Jan 9 – Goa Board has released the schedule of the second term of the Board exams for Std X and XII. As per the schedule, Std XII term II exams will commence from March 15, 2023 and Std X term II exams will commence from April 1.SSC exam schedule https://www.gbshse.in/Admin_website_api/Files/circular/525580-2023circularno05.pdfHSSC exam schedule https://www.gbshse.in/Admin_website_api/Files/circular/373691-2023circularno04.pdf
Moscow-Goa Charter Flight makes emergency landing in Gujarat’s Jamnagar following bomb threat; Dabolim Airport put on high alert
Digital Goa, Jan 9 - A chartered flight from Moscow to Goa carrying 244 passengers on board was diverted to Gujarat’s Jamnagar today after Goa ATC received a bomb threat. The aircraft is currently under isolation Bay at Jamnagar Airport and an investigation is underway. Bomb squad of Goa police is also present at Dabolim airport. “Moscow-Goa chartered flight...
15 plus companies to participate in Apprenticeship Mela on January 11
Digital Goa, Jan 9 - Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (DSDE), will conduct Apprenticeship Mela on January 11, 2023 at Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao to engage candidates as apprentices. 15 plus companies are expected to participate in the Apprenticeship Mela. Interested ITI holders and other local youths have been asked to report at 10.00 a.m. to...
Goa’s first electric-cum-solar ferry boat commences operation on Panaji-Chorao route
Digital Goa, Jan 9 - Goa’s first electric-cum-solar ferry boat commenced operations from today. The passenger ferry will ply between Panaji and Chorao. The 60 passenger capacity ferry will make 4 trips per day and the rides will be free for one month. After that govt will take a decision as regards the charges, informed officials. The ferry covers...
Rare theft case cracked by Colvale Police; one nabbed, Rs 20.32 lakh worth white gold recovered
Digital Goa, Jan 9 – Colvale police nabbed a thief stealing components of four-wheelers from Goa and Maharashtra for extracting elements of platinum or white gold from them. Police informed that the 31-year-old accused Mohammed Parvez Malik from Uttar Pradesh was found in possession of 122 catalytic converters of four-wheeler vehicle silencers costing approximately Rs 8000 each - together...
Opposition slams govt for not giving proper time for discussion on Mhadei
Digital Goa, Jan 9 - Opposition has slammed the government for not extending the duration of the 4 day Assembly Session to be held from Jan 16 to Jan 19 and called the Business Advisory Committee(BAC) meeting a mere eyewash. The opposition had demanded extension of the session and a detailed discussion on Mhadei issue. Govt has said that...
Two-wheeler rider dies in accident at Taleigao; family demands alcohol test on driver
Digital Goa, Jan 9 - A 46-year-old person from Chimbel died after the two-wheeler he was riding was hit by a car at Taleigao yesterday night. The deceased is identified as Abdul Khan. Family of the victim has demanded alcohol test of the lady driver to check if she was drunk while driving.
