NGOs, parties join hands to oppose casinos
20 November 1996 23:28 ISTGoans are waking up in protest of the state government's plan to set up offshore casinos, the first of its kind being introduced in the country "to promote international tourism".While the ruling Congress party is ... READ
Excise dept. raids two five star hotels
13 November 1996 12:16 ISTTwo five star hotels in South Goa have been partially sealed by the state excise and sales tax authorities for waiving over Rs one crore of sales tax and luxury tax.The Old Anchor run by ... READ
It's now Morjim villagers fighting anti-people tourism
07 November 1996 23:29 ISTMorjim - a picturesque village situated on the banks of Chapora river in North Goa - is still peaceful, unaffected by tourist influx. But Temb, a small locality of traditional fishermen situated on the bay ... READ
CM-tourism dept. clash over shacks issue
07 November 1996 23:28 ISTIn a sudden volte face, Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane has allowed the locals to erect shacks, the makeshift huts, on the Goan beaches. But as the tourism department is delaying issuing of licences, the shack ... READ
Five star lobby behind banning beach shacks ?
03 October 1996 23:30 ISTTourism in Goa may be severely hit at the beginning of the season as the state government has banned shacks along the beachline, following mass protests by the coastal population.The All Goa Shack Owners' Association ... READ
Goans in dark over nature of casinos
29 August 1996 23:31 ISTGoa is planning to be a pioneer in India to set up casinos, to begin with offshore ones, despite stiff opposition to bring it in reality.Goa government's decision to allow casinos on board in vessels ... READ
Goa to have offshore casinos
19 August 1996 23:31 ISTThe golden coastline of Goa would be now popularised all over the World for offshore casinos, on board the vessels. Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane's Congress government hurriedly passed a bill to this effect on the ... READ
Goa's famous cashew to get official boost as agro-industry
14 June 1996 10:49 ISTThe Goa government, almost after 35 years of its liberation from the Portuguese rulers, has decided to give top priority to cashew development in the state. It is planning to spend Rs 35 crore on ... READ
