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Panjim

British  
/ ˈpɑːnˌʒɪm /

noun

  1. the capital of the Indian state of Goa (formerly capital of the union territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu until 1987): a port on the Arabian Sea on the coast of Goa. Pop: 58 785 (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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When plague decimated Old Goa in the 19th century, the capital was moved a few miles west to Noa Goa, or New Goa, now known as Panaji or Panjim, the capital.

From New York Times Feb. 21, 2019

Mr. Tawadkar revealed the plans on Monday in Panjim, the state capital, as he announced Goa’s state youth policy for 2015.

From New York Times Jan. 13, 2015

Mr. Parrikar recently spoke to India Ink in Panjim, the state capital of Goa.

From New York Times Sep. 4, 2013

This anger has been a long time coming and the protests and vigils are not just in central Delhi but all over from Kolkata to Panjim.

From The Guardian Dec. 31, 2012

His sleight of the hand was noticed by an employee, and was promptly reported to the manager, who hauled him up and informed the Panjim police about the incident.

From Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press by Various

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