Konkan Railway would establish a tunnel technology institute at Goa’s Margao town, to enable training for the technology hitherto unavailable in the country, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said. Source: Konkan Railway to set up tunnel tech institute in Goa: Suresh Prabhu – The Economic Times
So, why of all places, Goa? The answers vary from an ideal work-life balance to the perfect environment for innovation. Source: How Goa has become a hotbed for startup activity and talent – The Economic Times
Source: A tale from Goa’s Treasure Island | The Navhind Times
Source: Goa IMA’s annual conference from October 3 | The Navhind Times
In a bid to impart scientific training to farmers, the state government has set up the State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute and Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA). Source: Goa’s farmers get technology and management boost – The Times of India
Hotel Leelaventure Ltd has agreed to sell a hotel in Goa to a Malaysian company for 7.25 billion rupees ($111 million) as the luxury hotels operator strives to cut its debt. Source: Leelaventure to sell Goa hotel for $111 million | Reuters
During the forthcoming tourist season, Goa will receive chartered flights of tourists from Latvia, an officially release said in Panaji today. Source: Goa to Receive Tourists’ Chartered Flights From Latvia
Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said the move is likely to generate adequate jobs in the sector in the next couple of years. Source: Goa Planning to Set Up 2 IT Parks in the Next 3-5 Years | NDTV Gadgets
In a first for Goa, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ manufacturing facility at Goa bagged the prestigious Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2015. Source: Glenmark Goa bags Golden Peacock award – The Times of India
Vodafone India has invested over Rs 73 crore to ramp up its network, distribution and retail presence in Goa circle over the past one year, a senior official said. Source: Vodafone invests Rs 73 crore in Goa to strengthen network – The Economic Times