Russians open charter flight account in Goa
14 October 2013 19:48 IST
Goa's much vaunted tourism season officially got off to a major start as the first of anticipated 600-plus chartered flights from Moscow landed Sunday at the state's only airport at Dabolim, 35 km from here. READ
Goa could export max 30 MT iron ore: Parrikar
11 October 2013 16:56 IST
Chief minister Manohar Parrikar predicts Goa will not be able to export more than 30 million tonnes of iron ore every year, even if the capping is imposed at 45 MT as suggested by the ... READ
Mining loot Rs 5000 Cr; not Rs 35,000 Cr: Parrikar
11 October 2013 16:17 IST
Countering Shah Commission’s contention of a loot of Rs 35,000 crore by mine owners of Goa, chief minister Manohar Parrikar today quantified the loot to maximum Rs 5000 crore in five years. READ
Casino taxes provide Rs 90 Cr revenue to Goa
11 October 2013 15:38 IST
Goa government collected Rs 90 crore in the form of entertainment and entry tax from five off shore casino vessels during financial year 2012-13, state Legislative Assembly was told today. READ
Thanks to Bhatkal, all tourists must furnish info in Goa hotels
10 October 2013 16:54 IST
Goa government has decided to take sternest action possible against hotels and guest houses if they do not furnish details of all the customers, from December, when season picks up here. READ
Goa Dairy shouldn't export milk, reduce price: CM
09 October 2013 21:13 IST
Goa Dairy, Goa’s sole milk packaging unit, was today advised to reduce its price while also not exporting its milk outside Goa when Goa has to import milk to meet the needs of the state. ... READ
High tariff & visa issues affect Goa's tourist inflow
09 October 2013 20:10 IST
The Goa tourism ministry has conceded that issues related to visa contribute to poor growth in foreign tourists' arrival in the coastal state. READ
ACB names Rane & Digambar in mine-scam FIR
08 October 2013 08:34 IST
Goa's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed an FIR against two former Congress Chief Ministers Digambar Kamat and Pratapsingh Rane and others in connection with the iron ore mining scam in the state. READ
Kashmiri Shikara now in Mayem lake
05 October 2013 21:59 IST
Goa tourism department has decided to soon introduce 'Shikara' boats, similar to the ones in Kashmir, at the famous Mayem lake in a bid to attract tourists to the state's hinterland. READ
Eco-friendly packaging in Goa
05 October 2013 21:35 IST
Ahmedabad-based Greendiamz Private Ltd, which produces eco-friendly biodegradable packaging material, has decided to expand its presence in west India by launching its product in Goa. READ
