Women Spl taxis driven by women on Goa roads
17 October 2014 20:29 IST
The State-owned Goa Tourism Development Corporation Limited (GTDC) on Thursday launched the women-only tourist taxis in Goa, thus joining the few States in the country to have taxis driven by women, for women passengers. READ
Goa govt not to challenge HC order on lease renewals
17 October 2014 19:47 IST
In a clear signal that 28 mining leases would soon be operational resuming iron ore extraction in the state, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said that the government will not challenge the recent High Court ... READ
Shripad happy with Mayaram as new Toursim Sec
17 October 2014 19:38 IST
Union Tourism Minister Shripad Naik on Friday said that having Arvind Mayaram as the new secretary in the ministry would be of great help. READ
Goa's 'iron panchayats' demand export duty abolition
16 October 2014 20:44 IST
Village panchayat bodies in the mining belt of Goa asked Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today to abolish the 30 per cent export duty on iron ore. READ
Dear RBI, May I buy property in India?
16 October 2014 20:30 IST
The Goa government has clarified on Thursday that under the extant rules and regulations, an Indian citizen resident outside India may acquire immovable property in India other than agricultural land, plantation or a farm house. ... READ
Less charters, few Russians to affect Goa tourism
15 October 2014 21:39 IST
Goa's tourism industry will depend heavily on Indian holidaymakers in winter as travel agencies claim fewer Russian charters will be flying to the state in the peak season this year due to the depreciation of ... READ
Pre-2007 mined ore in Goa belongs to State: SC
14 October 2014 19:31 IST
Reaffirming its earlier order, the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday said that iron ore mined in Goa before 2007 belongs to the state, but only relates to inventory. READ
'Sand'ful of sand mining should be allowed: Francis
13 October 2014 22:54 IST
Goa Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza has said sand mining in the state is manual and many industries are dependent on it so a 'little bit' of sand mining should be allowed in the state. READ
Truck owners stop Sesa's ore transport
13 October 2014 22:39 IST
The transport of iron ore from Sesa Sterlite plant, which had resumed after a gap of two years last week, was stopped by police today amid concerns over a law and order situation following an ... READ
Monsoon rain showers 18% more tourists on Goa
10 October 2014 20:36 IST
The State recorded 18 per cent increase in tourists during the three months against the number of tourist arrivals during the same period in 2013, said a Goa Tourism spokesperson here on Thursday. READ
