Mining closure: govt to give thrust to farming, eco-tourism in Sanvordem

A community that once reaped the benefits of mining is now being dangled the ecotourism carrot. Have the prospects ever been explored with the community ? are these the wishes of the community ? or is this another of this governments favorite big statements that mean really nothing but mere words

http://www.navhindtimes.in/mining-closure-govt-to-give-thrust-to-farming-eco-tourism-in-sanvordem/

 

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Police bust prostitution racket at Candolim; 5 women rescued

Everyday literally there is a bust of a prostitution racket . A clear indication of Goa being known as a sex tourism destination.

http://www.navhindtimes.in/police-bust-prostitution-racket-at-candolim-5-women-rescued/

 

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Casino fee hike: Govt studying operators’ demand

This makes the 4th or 5th page news! when the government announced the hike in fees, it made the front page headlines . It is a known fact that the roll back will happen and the government will play into the hands of the casino lobby. All front page news announcements by the present government are a hogwash

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/casino-fee-hike-govt-studying-operators-demand/articleshow/63649883.cms

 

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Colva beach selected under iconic site project

We shall have to wait and see what is to come!

 In a major boost to plans for upgrading tourism-related infrastructure in South Goa, the Union Tourism Ministry has selected Colva beach, one of the most-frequented tourist spots in the State, under the ‘Iconic Tourist Sites Development Project’.

https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa-News/Colva-beach-selected-under-iconic-site-project/129216.html

 

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Goa among top 5 hospitable states

If this were a survey that covered only the foreigners, then Goa would have ranked no1. The Goans tend to look at the foreigner as has better tourist and look down on the Indian tourist who most of the times spends more money that benefits the local economy then the white tourist who spends little or nothing as they come on all inclusive packages

http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-among-top-5-hospitable-states/

 

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Assam native held for sex trafficking

Everyday literally we hear of busts and successful raids of girls being caught in prostitution racket. Goan tourism is synonymous with the easy availability of girls and women.

https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa-News/Assam-native-held-for-sex-trafficking/129134.html

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