Monthly Archives: April 2018

Mining closure: govt to give thrust to farming, eco-tourism in Sanvordem

Posted on April 14, 2018 by crtgoa9020

A community that once reaped the benefits of mining is now being dangled the ecotourism carrot. Have the prospects ever been explored with the community ? are these the wishes of the community ? or is this another of this … Continue reading →

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Police bust prostitution racket at Candolim; 5 women rescued

Posted on April 10, 2018 by crtgoa9020

Everyday literally there is a bust of a prostitution racket . A clear indication of Goa being known as a sex tourism destination. http://www.navhindtimes.in/police-bust-prostitution-racket-at-candolim-5-women-rescued/  

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Casino fee hike: Govt studying operators’ demand

Posted on April 8, 2018 by crtgoa9020

This makes the 4th or 5th page news! when the government announced the hike in fees, it made the front page headlines . It is a known fact that the roll back will happen and the government will play into … Continue reading →

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Colva beach selected under iconic site project

Posted on April 8, 2018 by crtgoa9020

We shall have to wait and see what is to come!  In a major boost to plans for upgrading tourism-related infrastructure in South Goa, the Union Tourism Ministry has selected Colva beach, one of the most-frequented tourist spots in the … Continue reading →

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Goa among top 5 hospitable states

Posted on April 8, 2018 by crtgoa9020

If this were a survey that covered only the foreigners, then Goa would have ranked no1. The Goans tend to look at the foreigner as has better tourist and look down on the Indian tourist who most of the times … Continue reading →

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Assam native held for sex trafficking

Posted on April 6, 2018 by crtgoa9020

Everyday literally we hear of busts and successful raids of girls being caught in prostitution racket. Goan tourism is synonymous with the easy availability of girls and women. https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa-News/Assam-native-held-for-sex-trafficking/129134.html

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