Colleges to train students in entrepreneurship
03 June 2012 21:57 ISTBusiness entities will tie-up with educational institutes in Goa to impart entrepreneurial skills to students once they finish their formal education. READ
Red flags to ban sea-swim during monsoon
02 June 2012 21:50 IST
The state-appointed lifeguard services which man Goa's beaches have decided to put up Red flags at all the beach entrances from this week onwards as monsoons are likely to hit the coast anytime. READ
Water sports in the sea put off
01 June 2012 21:39 IST
The Goa tourism department has red- flagged water sports and swimming in the state beaches owing to impending monsoons, which makes the sea windy and rough. READ
Moratorium on rent-a-bike?
24 May 2012 14:19 IST
The Goa government is examining whether they can have a moratorium on the number of vehicles registered under rent-a-bike scheme amidst rising number of bikes being given on rent to tourists in the state. READ
Thailand opens visa centre in Goa
18 May 2012 14:08 IST
Thailand government expects to enhance the arrival of people from India from existing 9.1 lakh to 10 lakh annually, with the opening of five visa processing centres in partnership with Cox & Kings Global Services ... READ
Casino industry lauds Parrikar
17 May 2012 13:45 IST
The off shore casino industry has welcomed Goa government's decision to not allow any more casino mounted vessels in the state waters. READ
Mining buffer zone report on 31 May
16 May 2012 19:00 IST
The crucial report on buffer zones around Goas wildlife sanctuaries, which will decide the fate of half of state's mining leases, will be submitted to the state government on May 31, officials said today. READ
No more offshore casinos: Parrikar
16 May 2012 18:03 IST
Goa government today ruled out the possibility of having any more off-shore casino in the state, capping the number of floating gambling dens to six. READ
Cong criticises petrol price reduction after 1 month
15 May 2012 20:38 IST
A month after Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar slashed the prices of petrol in the state, the opposition Congress today criticised the decision. READ
Goa rated best value destination
12 May 2012 12:33 IST
Popular for its beaches and unique architecture, Goa has been voted as the most valued and relaxed tourist destination of the world. READ
