Panjim

British

/ ˈpɑːnˌʒɪm /

noun

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)

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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

More than a year later came Panjim Plus, which is doing reasonably well as a monthly newsmagazine.

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

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