Goa to promote tourism on Facebook, Twitter etc
13 April 2010 22:15 IST
Goa is looking at social networking websites to salvage its sagging international tourist inflow which has taken a severe beating since last couple of years READ
Goa's mining to hit severely due to China ban
09 April 2010 21:19 IST
China banning low grade iron ore is expected to hit Goa’s mining industry severely. Goa’s 70 per cent ore exports are having ore content below 60 per cent. READ
China bans low grade iron ore import
09 April 2010 20:41 IST
China's iron ore trading association has banned its members from importing ore with a less than 60 percent iron content, three trade sources said on Thursday. READ
A mining tale of Soliem, Sattari
01 April 2010 20:40 IST
As lawmakers in the mineral rich state of Goa verbally clashed in the state legislative assembly over the uncontrolled mining in state’s rural landscape, Soliem villagers in North Goa’s Sattari taluka have resigned to their ... READ
Prohibiting inspection of nigh club creates confusion
30 March 2010 19:38 IST
A senior bureaucrat’s order restraining police from entering the famous night club at Anjuna beach created ripples in the state police. It was later withdrawn after intervention of district collector. READ
Budget focuses on Agro, Edu & Infra
26 March 2010 21:04 IST
Chief minister Digambar Kamat has said the thrust areas of his budget this year are education, agriculture and infrastructure. He presented the budget in the Assembly yesterday. READ
No scope for Goa's tourism dev: Mickky
23 March 2010 22:16 IST
Tourism minister Mickky Pacheco feels that Goa has no scope for tourism development. READ
Goa to achieve double digit growth: Guv
22 March 2010 23:41 IST
Goa governor Dr S S Sidhu has said that Goa would achieve double digit growth rate in 2009-10, after a steep slip to 7.2 per cent during 2008-09, against 14.3 per cent growth rate achieved ... READ
Lifeguard saves Russian boy
13 March 2010 18:42 IST
The lifeguards in Goa on Friday saved life of a six year old Russian boy, who got almost drowned at Majorda beach in south district, tourism officials stated. READ
Wear tops & roam: Goa warns tourists
12 March 2010 23:43 IST
Goa government has asked foreign tourists visiting the coastal state to be dressed appropriately, especially while driving a two wheeler. READ
