"Goan beaches not hazardous for swimming"
24 April 2012 19:04 IST
A private firm providing lifeguard services in Goa has said that there are no beaches in the state that can be termed as "hazardous" for swimming, except for the fact that a large number of ... READ
Women hesitating from becoming life guards
24 April 2012 18:58 IST
A fresh recruitment drive to appoint lifeguards on the Goan beaches has failed to attract women candidates once again. READ
CM urges centre to strengthen security of tourist state
16 April 2012 22:49 IST
Goa government has called for a better cooperation from the Centre to strengthen its security mechanism in the state, which has a huge tourist inflow, a state spokesman said here today. READ
Tourism industry to be consulted for Infra
11 April 2012 12:16 IST
The Manohar Parrikar-led state government has decided to take into confidence the tourism industry before finalising the infrastructural plans for the tourist areas through cluster development approach. READ
Tourist inflow unaffected due to Dabolim closure
06 April 2012 20:16 IST
The partial closure of Goa airport has not affected the tourist flow to the state as the airline companies had announced rescheduling of the fights in advance, an official said. READ
Goa rains now at 50%
04 April 2012 22:51 IST
Planning a vacation in Goa during the monsoon season would be cheaper now, as the hotel industry is designing attractive packages following the concessions provided by the state government. READ
Mehbooba objects to Goa decision on Kashmiris
30 March 2012 13:45 IST
Jammu and Kashmir’s Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehooba Mufti has taken strong exception to the decision of Goa government to put Kashmiri businessmen on the "stranger roll". READ
Only 5% Goans, barring has no meaning: Casino owners
28 March 2012 23:19 IST
The casino operators in Goa today said the state government's proposal to bar the locals from entering on-shore and off-shore gaming zones was "unwanted" and would serve no purpose. READ
BJP demands rollback on casino entry fee
28 March 2012 23:13 IST
Goa BJP today said it will ask Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to reconsider the decision to slash the entry fee on casinos to Rs 500 from Rs 2,000. READ
Casinos to stay, with a revenue of Rs 40 crore
26 March 2012 23:27 IST Entry at the off-shore casinos of Goa would be more affordable now as Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has reduced the entry fee from Rs 2000 to Rs 500, while increasing the licence fee from Rs ... READ
