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The PIN system was introduced on 15 August 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar, an additional secretary in the Government of India's Ministry of Communications. [1] [2] [3] The system was introduced to simplify the manual sorting and delivery of mail by eliminating confusion over incorrect addresses, similar place names, and different languages used by the public.
The city was renamed from Panjim in English to Panaji, its present official name in the 1980s.The Portuguese name is Pangim.The city had been renamed Nova Goa (Portuguese for "New Goa") when it officially replaced the city of Goa (now Old Goa) as the capital of Portuguese India, though the Viceroy had already moved there in 1759.
Goa is a land of tambdi mathi (red mud/soil) and tambdi kasti (red loin cloth in the bygone days). On the very location, tradition says, stands the “Almacho Khuris” (Soul's Cross) which faces the Santa Cruz Church, Ilhas, Goa.
Penha de França is a town in Bardez, Goa in India. It is north of the capital Panjim in North Goa. It takes its name from the patroness of its church, Nossa Senhora da Penha de França which it shares with Penha de França in Lisbon. It is the birthplace of writer Vimala Devi. [1]
Caranzalem (pronounced Caranzale [a]) is a neighborhood located on the west side of the city of Panjim, the capital of the state of Goa.It is situated on the island of Tiswadi and is known for its beach with same name.
Bookworm Children's Library, Taleigao; Dr Francisco Luis Gomes District Library, Navelim; Goa State Central Library; Goa University Library, Taleigao; Goa Chambers of Commerce and Industry Library, Near Azad Maidan, Panjim
North Goa Lok Sabha constituency (formerly, Panaji Lok Sabha constituency) is one of the two Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Goa state in western India along with South Goa. [ 2 ] Assembly segments
Campal Indoor Complex is a multi-purpose indoor stadium, the home of the Sports Authority of Goa. [3] The INOX four-screen multiplex theater, the Goa Directorate of Health Services, and the Goa College of Architecture are also located in Campal. Various trade fairs and exhibitions also are often held at the Campal grounds.