Goa likely to see 10 million tourists by 2017Parulekar said though arrivals of chartered flight have dropped this year, overall tourism sector has been witnessing a gradual rise.
09 May, 2015, 02.09 PM IST
Goa government launches hot air balloon, amphibious vehicleTourists can now travel in the hot air balloon that will fly over picturesque landscape offering aerial view of the popular tourist destina...
09 May, 2015, 01.15 PM IST
Goa government spends Rs 6.20 crore on foreign trips for 2 ministers, 4 BJP MLAsThe state Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar along with Industries Minister Mahadev Naik have travelled different countries to participate in...
01 Apr, 2015, 11.42 AM IST
Goa ranks sixth in 'Top 10 Nightlife Cities' listGoa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar today said it is an honour that the state was getting global recognition as a "safe tourism destinatio...
08 Feb, 2015, 04.35 PM IST
Patrolling intensified in Goa coast to avoid any terror threat ahead of New YearBigger ships of Indian Navy are patrolling the western coast. These ships have come from Mumbai and Cochin, says Coast Guard deputy inspect...
23 Dec, 2014, 03.18 PM IST
Goa airport gets visa-on-arrival facility for 43 countriesThe cities where visa-on-arrival will be issued include Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram.
28 Nov, 2014, 12.03 PM IST
Charter flights hit a record arrival of 1128 flights in GoaA total of 1,128 charter flights, carrying a record 2.61 lakh passengers landed in Goa in the current tourist season this year, officials s...
02 Jul, 2014, 05.41 PM IST
Goa to promote St Xavier's exposition among European touristsOver half a lakh tourists are expected to arrive in the state exclusively to witness the decennial exposition, Parulekar said.
04 Jun, 2014, 11.21 AM IST
Nationalist Congress Party accuses Goa BJP minister of posting fake pic with Narendra ModiThe NCP leader also said that state chief minister Manohar Parrikar's Under Secretary Siddharth Cuncolienkar is also seen in the photograph.
27 May, 2014, 09.03 PM IST
Revellers indulge in drugs at music fests, admits Goa Tourism Minister Dilip ParulekarAgainst backdrop of drugs seizure at Sunburn festival in Goa, state Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar admitted that revellers consume drugs ...
29 Dec, 2013, 01.26 PM IST
Visa issues hinder foreign tourists arrival in Goa: MinisterUnweildy visa processes, no visa on arrival facility at Goa airport, high hotel rates, economic recession in Europe, can be reasons discour...
09 Oct, 2013, 04.39 PM IST
Goa to allow only one EDM revelry on New Year eveGoa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar said the government would allow only one EDM at a time due to security concerns.
26 Sep, 2013, 12.09 PM IST
Tourist heaven also a haven for drug trade: Goa MinisterStating that drug menace is a reality, Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar warned of action against beach shacks found indulging in narcot...
20 Jul, 2013, 01.26 PM IST
Goa seeks visa-on-arrival to be extended to Russian touristsThe Goa tourism ministry has pitched for a visa-on-arrival facility to be extended to tourists from five more nations including Russia.
19 Jul, 2013, 08.07 PM IST
- Goa seeks central funds to hike allocation under nutrition scheme
Goa govt seeks central assistance to increase the allocation provided to children and pregnant women under Supplementary Nutrition Programme
15 Apr, 2013, 07.20 PM IST
- Goa tourism to employ agency for creating positive image
The step among the twelve different measures taken by state tourism department to encourage tourism in Goa.
18 Mar, 2013, 03.27 PM IST
- Goa gets "budget conscious" tourists, says minister
The state is holding constant dialogue with the travel and tourism trade members in the state to identify preferred high spending tourist s...
18 Mar, 2013, 12.20 PM IST