329 foreigners die in 6 years in Goa
03 August 2012 22:38 IST
Despite it being the favourite destination for tourists, Goa has recorded deaths of 329 foreigners in the last six years, many of whom come here to enjoy their holidays. READ
Terekhol to have a golf course
02 August 2012 23:46 IST
Goa state tourism minister Dilip Parulekar told the state legislative assembly that the government has approved the proposal to set up a golf course at Terekhol village of Pernem taluka. READ
Monsoon tourism in hinterland from next season
31 July 2012 20:42 IST
Goa is now once again planning monsoon tourism, now in the hinterland, of Canacona, Quepem and Sanguem talukas, from the next season. READ
Sunburn to add Windsong for Christmas this year
28 July 2012 21:50 IST
Sunburn, the much-awaited annual music festival in Goa, is all set to be held in December this year with new dates added to its usual three-day calender. READ
Bill on anvil allowing only tourists, not locals, in casinos
26 July 2012 12:57 IST
Announcing that a proposed bill seeks to impose a complete ban on the entry of locals into casinos, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today said only the tourists checking into hotels will be allowed there. READ
Inquiry against Club Cabana initiated
25 July 2012 17:39 IST
Goa government will initiate an enquiry against renowned night club 'Club Cabana' at Arpora which has been allegedly set up in a property licenced for residential purposes. READ
Govt to review rent-a-bike system
24 July 2012 15:33 IST
Goa government has decided to review the rent-a-bike trade in the state fearing that rented vehicles can be used by anti-social elements. READ
Won't tolerate Russian, Israeli enclaves: CM
23 July 2012 20:13 IST
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today warned the Assembly that Russian and Israeli enclaves (colonies) would not be tolerated in the state. READ
Unobtrusive surveillance over foreigners to control drug peddling
20 July 2012 19:56 IST
The Goa government has put foreigners under "unobtrusive" surveillance along with other criminals involved in drug peddling along the state's coastline. READ
Govt admits offshore casinos are on-shore
20 July 2012 19:05 IST
The off-shore casino vessels anchored in the Mandovi river flowing alongside Panaji are hardly a few metres away from the shore, Goa government today admitted the state Legislative Assembly. READ
