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GOA TOURISM CONTROVERSY
Are women-only zones the solution to Goa's beach harassment problem?Goa has introduced women-only swim zones on its popular beaches to address rising concerns about harassment and discomfort faced by women. ...- "Beach shacks showcase Goan cuisine, not allowed to be rented to non-Goans": BJP MLA Lobo on his "Idli-Sambhar" remarksBJP MLA Michael Lobo addressed concerns over the decline in Goa's tourism, attributing it to negative publicity and lack of interest from s...
- Don't let the uncouth Indian tag catch onGoa, India's popular tourist destination, is experiencing anger against domestic tourists on social media. The region’s 'susegad' spirit is...
- Goa Tourism Department clarifies use of dolphin image in promotional material for WTM London 2024Goa's Department of Tourism has clarified that the use of a dolphin in their promotional material for the World Travel Mart 2024 was 'symbo...
- Google to help Incredible India site offer 3D views of monumentsThe tourism minister also accused foreign media of being “hugely discriminatory” in the way it describes unfortunate incidents in India.
- The other Tendulkar in the Rajya SabhaWhile Sachin Tendulkar is a nominated member of the House, Vinay Tendulkar is the BJP's man from Goa who stays behind the headlines.
- 2015 saw no resumption of iron-ore mining in GoaThe logjam between the truckers and Sesa Iron Ore Company left the people dependent on this industry in lurch for third year in a row.
- Goa govt extends ban on Sri Ram Sene chief Pramod MuthalikThe state's Home Department yesterday issued the order banning Muthalik from entering Goa after the Supreme Court dismissed his petition.
- Gangrape incident "small", maintains Goa minister Dilip Parulekar, Congress protestsParulekar had on Thursday described the accused as "naive" and chose to dismiss the crime as a "stray" incident, triggering a controversy.
- Karnataka minister threatens action against Goan IT workers in BengaluruThe senior minister accused the Parsekar-led BJP government of singling out Kannada people in it's action.
- Manohar Parrikar's high jump, mining ban, bikini issue kept Goa busyThe sudden decision of the Narendra Modi-led government to invite Parrikar to join the central ministry came as an unbelievable development.
- Goa MLA Lavoo Mamledar proposes concept of bikni beach with an entry feeJustifying his suggestion to the House, Mamledar told STOI that his statement was a sequel to the June-end demand of his party leader.
- Goa MLA demands special bikini beach; BJP says nothing doingMeanwhile, State Tourism Minister Parulekar distanced himself from the comments made by Mamlatdar, saying it was his personal opinion.
- 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.
- Goa minister accuses cop for tourism downfall in coastal beltA ruling BJP minister from Goa has courted controversy by accusing an IPS officer of reducing tourist inflow in the state by raiding rave p...
- Goa Assembly Election 2012: Illegal mining heats up poll sceneA raging controversy over illegal mining and a host of new parties trying to make a mark in Goa politics dominate conversations.
- Goa’s ministers who are booked under criminal casesThe ruling Congress in Goa might have been embarrassed after state education minister Atanasio Monserrate’s son was charged of raping a min...
- SEZ issue to dominate Goa Assembly sessionThe issue of special economic zones is set to dominate the Goa state assembly’s 10-day session beginning on Monday.
- Goa govt to present report to PM for greenfield airportGoa govt will formally present a report to PM seeking his nod for a greenfield international airport at Mopa in North Goa.
- Cong, NCP work on Goa pactWith three NCP rebel MLAs continuing to flex their muscles in Goa, central leaders of the Congress and NCP on Friday were frantically worki...
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