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Hyderabad’s new 'feel the jail experience' lets people live like prisoners for 24 hours: Eat jail food and sleep in prison cellsHyderabad has launched the Telangana Prisons Museum and 'Jail Anubhavam' program, offering citizens a simulated prison experience. This ini...
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
Goa’s tinderbox clubs: Blocked exits, bamboo roofs, foam wallsGoa's nightlife has exploded, with over 200 clubs now operating, many illegally. A recent fire at Birch by Romeo Lane tragically claimed 25...
14 IndiGo flights cancelled from Goa’s Dabolim airport todayAt least 14 IndiGo flights were cancelled from Goa's Dabolim airport on Saturday. This caused passenger stranding and impacted the state's ...
Goa govt to enforce uniform rates, crack down on illegal watersports activities: MinisterIn an exciting move to enhance watersports in Goa, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte is rolling out uniform pricing and standardized kiosks fo...
Goa assembly passes bill to curb touting at tourist spots; fines hiked upto Rs 1 lakhThe Goa assembly has passed an amendment bill to the Goa Tourist Places Act, introducing stricter measures against public nuisance and unau...
Goa government set to pass stricter law to curb ‘nuisance’ at tourists hotspotsHefty fines, wider definitions of nuisance introduced to promote responsible and sustainable tourism.
False data on Goa tourism a cause of concern: MinisterGoa's tourism minister addressed concerns about false tourism data. The state government is taking action against the misinformation. Goa's...
Booze on beach: Karnataka to go Goa way to lure tourists to its coastal citiesKarnataka considers allowing tents and alcohol sales on beaches to boost tourism, similar to Goa. Officials plan to relax alcohol consumpti...
Goa tourism dept's proposed bill aims at plugging revenue leakages, regulating sector: MinisterGoa tourism minister addresses concerns over the proposed bill to regulate events and charge fees. The bill aims to plug revenue leaks, enh...
PM Modi invites G20 delegates to witness 'festival of democracy' during 2024 general electionsThe prime minister expressed confidence that the deliberations and the 'Goa Roadmap' would "multiply the collective efforts to realise tour...
Green Ministry nod for beach shacks across coastal statesThe green ministry has now made way for their round the year presence and across all coastal states -- a move expected to boost tourism and...
Goa's golden beaches turn murky as tar balls surface on seashoreTar balls -- greasy blobs of thick weathered oil that wash ashore -- have started surfacing on the state's coastline. Tourism Minister Roha...
NGT notice to Goa govt on plea against beautification of beachThe petition, filed by Vasco resident, raised objections to the construction work undertaken by GTDC to beautify Baina beach, the erstwhile...
Room rental services like Airbnb and Couchsurfing challenge for Goa tourism: State Tourism MinisterSocial media aggregation web portals like 'Airbnb' and 'Couchsurfing' are unregistered services which pose regulators a huge challenge in G...
Govt pursuing plan for Galgibaga turtle conservation reserveIf all goes well, the state will soon have its first turtle conservation reserve at Galgibaga in south Goa, as the government is moving ahe...
- Draft vision document proposes green mining in Goa
A draft vision document 2035 has advised Goa government to carry on environmentally sustainable mining activity and regulate the same in th...
Goa tourism industry welcomes relaxation in visa normsGoa tourism industry has welcomed central govt's decision to give certain relaxations in visa norms, that would help attract more tourists.
- Regulated air fares can boost year-end tourism in Goa: Experts
The air fares to Goa see immense rise during the Christmas and New Year, making holiday in the beach state an expensive affair.
- Life is not 'dry' in Goa despite polls, EC
The Election Commission’s diktat to regulate the flow of liquor into Goa until the elections are over on June 2, has not left the tourists ...