GCCI demands restructuring of beer licence fee
23 January 2011 19:01 IST
Goa government should modify its licence fee on the manufacturing of beer, which is currently charged uniformly, the state''s apex commerce body has said. READ
Ore exports may dip by 10%
13 January 2011 14:13 IST
Ban on transportation of iron ore from the neighbouring Karnataka and the truckers' strike in Goa is worrying the mining industry in the state as these factors might downscale the exports of iron ore for ... READ
IT raids Vishwajeet's establishments
06 January 2011 14:42 IST
Income Tax sleuths yesterday raided the home and office premises of Health Minister and senior Congress leader Vishwajit Rane at four places in the state. READ
6000-tonne Gold mines in North Goa: Dr Nandkumar
03 January 2011 20:24 IST
Goa's leading scientist Dr Nandkumar Kamat today claimed that there are deposits of gold scattered across the rock formation covering almost 15 per cent area of the state. READ
Iron ore income more than ecological damage?
31 December 2010 18:03 IST
Countering criticism that Goa is paying a heavy price by promoting the iron ore industry, the state government today came out with a report that said the benefits of the booming industry far outweigh environmental ... READ
New visa rules affect European inflow
30 December 2010 19:48 IST
The Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) has said that new visa norms have forbade European travellers from spending their long vacations in this beach destination. READ
NGOs oppose eco-tourism projects
29 December 2010 13:00 IST
In a significant move, around 35 NGOs joined hands in Goa planning massive agitation against Digamber Kamat led government’s plans to push in hotel projects under eco-tourism zone concept. READ
Goa tourism not affected with Europe chill
28 December 2010 18:07 IST
It might be snow falling in Europe but the tourism industry in Goa said it is not feeling the chill as the icy weather has not considerably affected the number of visitors flocking to the ... READ
'Sunburn' yet to seek Govt permission
22 December 2010 11:21 IST
Goa home ministry today said they are yet to give permission for the Sunburn music festival, which is scheduled to start on 27 December at Candolim beach. READ
Not fenny; fruits to be sold on Goa beaches
20 December 2010 12:26 IST
In what can be termed as an attempt to break off Goa’s image as a `fenny’ destination, the state government will be introducing exotic vegetables and fruits on state’s coastal belt, frequented by tourists. READ
