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Colva gets a spruce-up,tourism dept brickbats

Posted on May 25, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Instead of waiting for the department to get its act together its best if the locals organise themselves and take charge of their own http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=17690 With the Tourism Department turning a blind eye to the pathetic condition of the Colva … Continue reading →

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Quality key to holistic growth of tourism

Posted on May 25, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Have stakeholders who matter, who make tourism run on the ground and who should be the actual  decision makers of this master plan even been consulted? http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Quality-key-to-holistic-growth-of-tourism/articleshow/52424810.cms It’s not final, but Goa’s cuisine, avi-tourism , agri-tourism and development of high … Continue reading →

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Bengal tourist dies after falling from parachute in Colva

Posted on May 25, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Strict action should be take on the operator . safety should never be compromised over profits! http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Bengal-tourist-dies-after-falling-from-parachute-in-Colva/articleshow/52424555.cms In a tragic paragliding accident, Shashishekhar Prasad, 49, a resident of Kharangpur, Mindnapur district, West Bengal died after he fell from the chute. … Continue reading →

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BJP demands apology from Kejriwal for tourism comment

Posted on May 24, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Shows how out of touch Vinay Tendulkar president of the BJP really is on the reality of tourism in Goa http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/BJP-demands-apology-from-Kejriwal-for-tourism-comment/articleshow/52407783.cm BJP on Monday demanded the Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwalapologize to the people of state for saying that BJP … Continue reading →

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Wildlifers are flipping out at record turtle hatchings

Posted on May 24, 2016 by crtgoa9020

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Wildlifers-are-flipping-out-at-record-turtle-hatchings/articleshow/52407814.cms Olive Ridley turtles sprang a surprise this season, as they waded onto the four turtle nesting sites in Morjim, Agonda and Galgibaga more often than in the past few years. Forest officials and wildlife enthusiasts could not contain their … Continue reading →

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Cleanliness at Colva beach is one big question mark

Posted on May 23, 2016 by crtgoa9020

http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=17609 The pathetic condition of the beach was evident by the fact that picnickers had no option than to sit in the coconut grove opposite the Colva Residency amid waste and litter all around the place. That the beach and … Continue reading →

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