MONDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2026

Big boost for tourism with Olive Ridley turtle nesting

It is learnt that Morjim-Ashwem coastal belt has witnessed laying of 5,200 Olive Ridley turtle eggs during the season from December to February. It's also quite encouraging to know that the State government has taken the conservation process seriously. Definitely, more needs to be done to increase the rate of turtle nesting. Since the said coastal belt is considered as a silent zone, no loud music should be played in the nearby areas too. It's nice that the shack operators are instrumental in their assistance as far as the conservation process is concerned. As mentioned in certain media outlets a centre too will be set up wherein the students will study the conservation process which is also a fantastic move. Such type of acts pertaining to nature can definitely give a boost to tourism. It can send a message that Goa tourism is not just about 'alcohol', but also nature oriented.


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Time to commit ourselves to road safety

GREGORY E D'SOUZA, Siolim
Published Feb 29, 2024, 7:28 PM IST
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The government has asked the Department of Transport to clamp on rent-a-cab vehicles speed governors. Will this help or is it just another way of bringing in some money into the govt coffers? What Goa needs is AI on traffic management fitted with speed cameras to capture the traffic violations and negligence of every Goan rider or driver and the tourists who drive in Goa. They do not realise a small mistake of overtaking or overspeeding or not showing of the signal lights…

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