Category Archives: Beaches of Goa

Three more dead turtles wash ashore in state

Posted on February 25, 2018 by crtgoa9020

With the government not regulating watersports activities , the intense activity of vessels in the zone close to the shore can be probable causes of these turtles dying. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/three-more-dead-turtles-wash-ashore-in-state/articleshow/63061647.cms Three more carcasses of Olive Ridley turtles washing up on Palolem and Benaulimbeaches during … Continue reading →

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Calangute residents troubled by ‘nuisance’ created by drug addicts

Posted on February 3, 2018 by crtgoa9020

The Police say that if complains come to them then they will arrest … now that it has come out in the media, what stops them from keeping strict watch around this area? http://www.navhindtimes.in/calangute-residents-troubled-nuisance-created-drug-addicts/  

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TCP withdraws conversion nod for 5 star hotel

Posted on January 15, 2018 by crtgoa9020

Unless such gross violations are stopped by the departments, we will not have any more orchard lands https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/tcp-withdraws-conversion-nod-for-5-star-hotel/articleshow/62500630.cms  

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Goans getting hooked on drug peddling

Posted on January 7, 2018 by crtgoa9020

Easy money for many Goans has been the way of life. Especially in the tourism sector. Weather its the case of sub letting of shacks or the rent back apartments etc and now the drug trade. All along we spoke … Continue reading →

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Blue flag certification: Alina vows to protect Velsao fishing activities

Posted on January 6, 2018 by crtgoa9020

Does ensuring that the waters of the beach, surrounding, the sand and the environment is all clean and safe for the tourists and for the local mean that the traditional fisher men will be displaced? For all we know this … Continue reading →

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Drink in public and be ready to face arrest, warns Manohar Parrikar

Posted on January 5, 2018 by crtgoa9020

Another veiled and empty threat.  like the closing of bars on National highways…. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/drink-in-public-and-be-ready-to-face-arrest-warns-parrikar/articleshow/62372833.cms Three months after the state government decided to ban drinking in public spaces, chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday issued a stern warning to tourists and locals: If they are … Continue reading →

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