Monthly Archives: December 2017

Its chock-a-block on the coastal belt

A few days back there was a report of a drop in number of tourists, today we ready about the coastal villages being a mess due to traffic jams and blocks. When we don’t have proper infrastructure why have tourists … Continue reading →

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963 penalised for smoking in public place at EDM Vagator

http://www.navhindtimes.in/963-penalised-for-smoking-in-public-place-at-vagator-edm/

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High tide alert for shacks and water sports operators

Last time around the stake holders on the beach blamed the government for not alerting them of the super moon phenomena, this time they have been warned. Hopefully the damage wont be as bad as the last time. http://www.navhindtimes.in/high-tide-alert-for-shacks-water-sports-operators/  

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Dristhi deploys more workers for beach cleaning

Dristhi keeps our beaches free of garbage a question that however needs to be asked is where do the 322 staff that is employs for beach cleaning and where do the staff employed as life guards go to answer natures … Continue reading →

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Meet fruit juice seller DUDU

How can a foreign national be allowed to run and business enterprise in Goa? what visa does he hold? Just because he has put up a stall for juice does it become legitimate? He may not be convicted and the … Continue reading →

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Salcete’s beaches turn into open toilets

It should be the duty of the state government to have public toilets, showers and bathing areas as part of civic amenities on all beaches. They can even charge a small fee for the use of these facilities. It will … Continue reading →

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