Guv gives assent, but assures to advise Govt on casino concerns
12 September 2012 00:02 IST
Goa governor has already given assent to the Goa Public Gambling amendment bill, but has assured to advise the government on the concerns raised by citizens on amending the acts related to casinos in Goa. ... READ
Rajsthani students beaten up in Calangute
27 August 2012 21:10 IST
Seven persons, including six tourists from Rajasthan, were today injured in a scuffle on a petty issue at famous Calangute beach in Goa, police said. READ
Falling Rupee may raise European tourists
23 August 2012 19:10 IST
Though the rupee falling against the dollar is causing great concern to the country's economists, it is being seen as a silver lining by tourism experts in Goa who expect more influx of European tourists ... READ
4 casinos may drop out: CM
22 August 2012 22:30 IST A number of casinos have closed down in Goa after the government increased their annual renewal and licence fees, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today said. READ
Mah tourist rescued from drowning at Calangute
14 August 2012 21:48 IST
A 29-year-old tourist from Maharashtra was today rescued from drowning at Calangute beach in Goa by a private lifeguard, an official said. READ
Goa to take up UK advisory issue with Centre
13 August 2012 21:23 IST
Goa Government will take up with the Cnetre the issue of the travel advisory issued by the UK to its nationals visiting the coastal state and also initiate measures to promote the state as safe ... READ
There is nothing called Russian Mafia: Consul
10 August 2012 21:46 IST
The Russian Consulate has rubbished the often-repeated claims about existence of "Russian mafia" in Goa and its investments in the state's lucrative tourism industry. READ
Russians colonising parts of Goa: CM
10 August 2012 20:19 IST
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today expressed concern over attempts to colonise certain parts of the state by Russians, who are living here on a long term visa. READ
Russians to be largest with 50% rise next season
10 August 2012 19:01 IST
The inflow of Russian tourists to Goa is likely to go up by almost 50 per cent compared to last year's figure of one lakh arrivals, the Russian Consulate said today. READ
Casino bill, restraining Goans, introduced
06 August 2012 22:56 IST Goa government today introduced a bill which seeks to disallow the locals from entering the casinos, allowing only the tourists above 21 years of age. READ
