Monthly Archives: May 2016

Parulekar hails move to grant e-visas

Posted on May 5, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Speaking to The Goan, Parulekar said that e-visas for medical tourists was part of the recommendation the State had sent to the Centre back in 2013 and even though it wasn’t included in the original notification, it was better late … Continue reading →

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Tourism department reluctant to grant private shack policy

Posted on May 5, 2016 by crtgoa9020

The reluctance of the government to grant private shack policy will only lead to discontentment and illegal operations. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Tourism-department-reluctant-to-grant-private-shack-policy/articleshow/52118277.cms   The Goa private property shacks/hut owners association have been demanding a separate beach shack policy. The tourism department is not … Continue reading →

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New 3-year beach shack policy will commence from next season

Posted on May 5, 2016 by crtgoa9020

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/New-3-year-beach-shack-policy-will-commence-from-next-season/articleshow/52118455.cms Tourism department’s next beach shack policy will be applicable from the next tourism season, starting in October-November, and will be for a period of three years. The current beach shack policy, which remained in operation for three years, concludes … Continue reading →

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lifeguards indefinite strike from May10

Posted on May 5, 2016 by crtgoa9020

This government only understands the language of protests and agitations ! http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=20385&boxid=164015272&uid=&dat=5/5/2016

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Khaunte takes tourism minister to Lokayukta

Posted on May 5, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Parulekar and his cronies have to be investigated and punished if found guilty. http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=20385&boxid=164111631&uid=&dat=5/5/2016

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Amphibious service likely to commence by end of May

Posted on May 4, 2016 by crtgoa9020

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Amphibious-service-likely-to-commence-by-end-of-May/articleshow/52098905.cms “Another of GTDC’s tall claims.”   The much-hyped introduction of amphibious vessels – vehicles that can be operated on land as well as sea – which had been deferred till date due to delay in permission from various authorities, … Continue reading →

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