Monthly Archives: December 2016

GTDC knocks on GSIDC’s door to get beaches cleaned

This is the GTDC for you…they cannot manage whats they have to but are ready to jump into new avenues where they can rake a fast buck http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/GTDC-knocks-on-GSIDCs-door-to-get-beaches-cleaned/articleshow/55949154.cms   With sessions court vacating the stay granted to beach cleaning contractors … Continue reading →

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NGT exposes failure of GCZMA to protect fragile coastal ecology

– See more at: http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=26847#sthash.qqFtuHvB.dpuf You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled … Continue reading →

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touts, hawkers held in Calangute

I wish that the police also crack down on all illegal activities that take place in the name of tourism on the beaches. Hope this is not an exercise only to harass the small players and ignore the ones that … Continue reading →

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Now, GCZMA nod must for beach weddings

The tourism department, since Tuesday, has stopped considering applications seeking permission to organize beach weddings unless applicants obtain permission from Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA). If authorities do not come up with a tangible solution to deal with objections … Continue reading →

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GTDC denies locals opposing paragliding in mandrem

The problem with GTDC is they think they are high above in the sky and that the voice of the people is not meant for them to listen. This pipe dream too will meet its grave soon!!

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HC asks govt.to decide on rent-a-can licence in six weeks

Its high time this issue is settled once and for all…

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