Monthly Archives: July 2016

PMO mediation sought to save Anjuna coast from encroachers

According to our government, CRZ law is applicable only when it comes to the traditional fisher folks and toddy tappers who gave up their livelihoods to cater to tourism by extending their houses for accommodation or eateries. Not encroaches who … Continue reading →

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Opposition Leader criticizes tourism minister over tourist cottages

The scathing attack against Parulekar’s plans of developing the Keri cottages have been exposed. The GTDC has shown its incompetence in these matters. Its important that the local communities be consulted and the government doesn’t not take unilateral decisions . … Continue reading →

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Taxi operators serve ultimatum to government.

Now that the Taxi’s have agreed to the meters…The government needs to do their bit to eliminate the rent-a cab operators.

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AAI seeks tourism dept’s aid to depict Goa’s ethos at airport

The AAI has finally woken up to this realization . http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/AAI-seeks-tourism-depts-aid-to-depict-Goas-ethos-at-airport/articleshow/53358814.cms   For long, tourists arriving at Goa were often baffled at the character, or the lack of it, of Goa’s lone airport. Despite being a globally recognized destination, the … Continue reading →

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Relief for Ribandar as CM directs shifting of casino

A clueless , rudderless Parseker ….. the shift he says has to happen…of course the NGT says too. But where Mr.Parsekar ?

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Prominent BJP leader linked to casino: Madkaikar

it has always been clear that all the pre elections talk of the BJP was just an eyewash   speaking to media persons at Ribandar on Wednesday, Madkaikar said he had hoped that the government would remove the floatel after … Continue reading →

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