Goa to allow only smoke-free Sunburn
16 December 2012 23:00 IST
Goa government has decided to make 'Sunburn 2012' a completely smoke-free event and keep a tab on the sale or consumption of drugs during the fest to be held this month. READ
Black money pumped in through casinos: Mickky
11 December 2012 19:25 IST
Goa's former Tourism Minister Fransisco Miccky Pacheco has alleged that off shore casinos were sheltering hawala rackets in the state. READ
Rightists accuse Geldof of hurting 'sentiments'
09 November 2012 23:44 IST
Irish rockstar Bob Geldof's remark that he got his "best drugs" from Goa has come under attack from a right wing Hindu organisation which has accused him of hurting national sentiments. READ
Goa Govt not to allow Playboy vulgarity
03 November 2012 20:17 IST
Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday said he will inquire into the entry of Playboy Club, Indian franchisee of the US-based group, in the state. READ
Playboy to be shut if found 'vulgar'
02 November 2012 22:15 IST The authorities in Goa on Friday claimed that they would shut down the Playboy Club scheduled to be opened in the state next month if it is found to be indulging in obscenity, vulgarity or ... READ
Single window ticketing for boat cruises
24 October 2012 22:56 IST
Cruise boat operators in Panaji today united under one banner to streamline the business that attracts more than 3,000 tourists daily. READ
Water sports till 6.30 pm, policy finalised
18 October 2012 23:46 IST
Goa government has finally formulated a policy to keep a check on erring water sports operators on its coastline, following a contempt order by the Bombay high court. READ
CCTV in shacks; no loud music after 6
26 September 2012 23:07 IST
Shacks dotting the Goa beaches will now have to install CCTV cameras round-the-clock as per the Beach Shack Policy guidelines adopted by the state government on Wednesday. READ
IRB to protect Goan beaches
25 September 2012 23:07 IST
India Reserve Battalion, a specially trained police force of Goa Police, will now maintain a vigil at the state beaches to protect tourists from anti-social elements. READ
Goa to have seaplanes by Christmas
22 September 2012 16:46 IST
A sea plane service with low fares will soon start in Goa for tourists, a senior Tourism Department official said today. READ
