Prepare for a ‘fine’ time if caught drinking on the beach

If everything goes according to plan, Goans will finally get a chance to enjoy beach-day again. With the passing of the ban on alcohol in public places, especially on the beach, there is now hope that we will have cleaner beaches, that are safer and free of broken glass and litter. It was a tough […]

Swimming on Goa’s beaches after dark will soon be a punishable offense

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Most of Goa’s beaches face the wide open seas. That means whether the weather is fair or not, there is a certain amount of danger in going swimming as there are a lot of undercurrents and riptides. It’s far worse in the monsoons. Waves are strong and they often scale a height of at least […]

National anthem is not mandatory in movie theatres, says Centre

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In 2016, the Centre passed an order declaring that the playing of the national anthem in movie theatres across the country was mandatory. This meant everyone had to stand at attention whether they wanted to or not. It did not apply to the differently abled. In a surprising 180 degrees turn on Monday, the Centre […]