Monthly Archives: September 2016

Coastal locales reel under bad planning

This is what happens when tourism lies in the hands of the department and not in the hands of the Panchayat. The revenues go to the department and the brunt of tourism has to be borne by the local panchayat. … Continue reading →

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shack owners put forth demands

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Beach cleaning contractors get govt’s termination notice

Not just terminating the contract is enough, they should be banned from applying ever again. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Beach-cleaning-contractors-get-govts-termination-notice/articleshow/54300314.cms The tourism department finally issued notices to beach cleaning contractors to discontinue their services. The services of the two contractors – Ram Cleaners and … Continue reading →

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‘Plan of action to tackle child abuse in tourism needed’

The department of women and child development, in collaboration with thetourism department, should develop a “state plan of action to counter child abuse in tourism”, a research study has pointed out.  Tour operators, travel agents, hotels, elected representatives, local authorities, … Continue reading →

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Beaches wear a tidy look

We don’t need crores to be spent of beach cleaning contractors that do nothing but eat into tax payers money. All we need is alert, agile and responsible citizens who do their small bit. Along with them, a well run … Continue reading →

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GTDC yet to submit crucial docus for certificate: CCP

This is what happens when GTDC tries to interfere in areas that do not concern them. Nilesh Cabral needs to run his own corporation properly instead of building car parks and getting involved in panels of which he has no … Continue reading →

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