New Delhi, April 24, 2022: A sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration technology and controlled via Web/Mobile app installed at Sal River near Navelim and Nauta lake at Cortalim, Goa, has prevented wastage of water in the area and also made it easy for farmers to monitor the irrigation remotely. The moisture values are provided by […]
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15 films lined up for International Competition at 52nd IFFI in Goa
New Delhi, November 16, 2021: 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has released the line-up of international movies for competition during the festival. The best of the feature length fiction films from all over the world are selected to compete in the section. It is one of the most important sections of the festival […]
Kota farmer develops mango variety that bears fruits round the year
New Delhi, April 9, 2021: Shrikishan Suman (55 years), a farmer from Kota, Rajasthan, has developed an innovative mango variety which is a regular and round-the-year dwarf variety of mango called Sadabahar, which is resistant to most major diseases and common mango disorders. The fruit is sweeter in taste, comparable to langra and being a dwarf […]
A tough novel species of Muraingrasses identified by scientists
New Delhi, December 10, 2020: A new species of Indian Muraingrasses known for their ecological and economic importance, such as fodder, have been spotted by scientists in Goa in the Western Ghats, one of the four global biodiversity hotspots of India. The species has adapted to survive harsh conditions, low nutrient availability, and blossoms every […]
Indian and French Navies conduct Varuna 19.1 bilateral exercise off Goa coast
The first part of the Indo-French joint naval exercise, Varuna 19.1 will be conducted off the Goa coast from 1st to 10th May 19. The upcoming 17th edition includes participation of the French Navy’s aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle, two destroyers, FNS Forbin and FNS Provence, the frigate FNS Latouche-Treville, the tanker FNS Marne […]
Cabinet condoles demise of Manohar Parrikar, lists his achievements, announces one day of mourning
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has condoled the sad demise of Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister on 17th March, 2019 at Panaji, Goa. The Cabinet observed silence for two minutes in the memory of Late Manohar Parrikar. The Cabinet has also approved observing one day of mourning by the Government of […]
These are the top 10 revenue generating monuments of India!
The top ten revenue generating monuments of India during 2015-18 are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Sun Temple Konark, Group of monuments Mamallapuram, Ellora Caves, Group of monuments Khajuraho, and Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad. The year wise details of expenditure incurred for conservation of protected monuments under Archaeological Survey of India […]
17 sites in the country to be developed as Iconic Tourist Sites
Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development under Iconic Tourist Sites Development Project, pursuant to Budget Announcements of 2018-19. Following are the 17 tourist sites: Uttar Pradesh- TajMahal & Fatehpur Sikri; Maharashtra- Ajanta & Ellora; Delhi- Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort & QutubMinar; Goa- Colva beach; Rajasthan- Amer […]
Arun Jaitley tells Congress: You complain a bit too much!
Arun Jaitley attacked Congress party for ‘complains.’ The senior BJP Minister who took charge as the Defence Minister of India today was attacking Congress over allegations that it was ‘stealing’ the mandate in Goa. Congress believes that it should be allowed to form the government in Goa but BJP already sent Manohar Parrikar back to […]
Hindu consolidation defeats caste politics in Uttar Pradesh
While writing this, there is a sense of relief as it has become clear that the age of caste politics is dying a slow and groveling death thanks to the results of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Nothing can beat the feeling of euphoria that comes from knowing that the people have put development before such […]