Pepsi's coup de franchise against Coke in Goa
28 November 1997 10:40 ISTThe global war between Coca-Cola and Pepsi Cola has taken an interesting turn in Goa where Coke's local franchisee has changed sides to join hands with Pepsi.The desertion has left Coke in total disarray, putting ... READ
Bungee jumpers can have a ball in Anjuna
13 November 1997 23:15 ISTTourists who love Bungee jumping as well as sun bathing on Indian beaches can now book their tickets to Goa.The tourist state on western coast will now soon have an exclusive Bungee jumping site, adjacent ... READ
Japanese investors want Maruti-Suzuki feud to end
16 October 1997 10:42 ISTTourism and infrastructure, the two sectors, which Japan plans to exploit in India immediately, provided Japanese investors are not discouraged by not resolving the Maruti-Suzuki feud amicably.Toru Toyoshima, chairman of Japan external trade organisation, made ... READ
State plans fresh taxation to pay hiked salaries
13 October 1997 12:06 ISTThe tourist state of Goa is planning to announce fresh taxation measures to cover the shortfall, thanks to the government decision to implement the fifth pay commission recommendations from next month.Though a tiny state in ... READ
RIL eyeing for cashew project in Goa
07 October 1997 10:46 ISTIf the Goa government agrees, Reliance Industries Ltd would be the first company to have country's biggest cashew-related horticulture project, spread over 9000 hectares of forest land.The proposal submitted by the RIL assures jump in ... READ
MLAs do it once in two years
16 September 1997 12:07 ISTGoa seems to be getting controversial not only in terms of unanimously passing disputable legislations which are still awaiting the governor's assent, but also by creating a record of amending one act over 15 times ... READ
Salt Satyagraha enacted in Goa
17 August 1997 10:47 ISTWhile the whole country was celebrating 50 years of Indian independence, the tiny tourist state of Goa witnessed a unique kind of "salt satyagraha", by selling traditional salt and protesting against the invasion of multinationals ... READ
Tourism plans in Konkan may hit Goa
08 July 1997 23:15 ISTThe Goa chamber of commerce and industry perceives tourism development in Konkan region in Maharashtra a big threat to the Goan tourism industry.The Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, equal to the size of Goa state, is ... READ
Taj amusement park at Aguada, courtesy Goa Govt.
23 June 1997 23:16 ISTAs a part of privatisation process of major tourism-related projects, Goa government has leased out the Aguada plateau, adjacent to the historical Aguada fort, to the Taj Group of Hotels, to develop an amusement park.The ... READ
Mango-rich Goa plans to go commercial
18 June 1997 10:47 ISTGoa has potential not only in importing tourists from all over the world but also in exporting its rich variety of mangoes and related products.Having 47 different variety of mangoes grown locally, the local state ... READ
