Category Archives: Beaches of Goa

PMO mediation sought to save Anjuna coast from encroachers

According to our government, CRZ law is applicable only when it comes to the traditional fisher folks and toddy tappers who gave up their livelihoods to cater to tourism by extending their houses for accommodation or eateries. Not encroaches who … Continue reading →

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Stance of tourism dept vindicated, says Parulekar

How can anyone take the word of the tourism minister? He has no clue what he talks about and says …this is just another of his big proclamations. The Lokayukta verdict is awaited .   http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Stance-of-tourism-dept-vindicated-says-Parulekar/articleshow/53309303.cms Tourism minister Dilip Parulekar … Continue reading →

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Stop payment to beach-cleaning firms: Lokayukta to tourism dept

This is definitely a welcome move .Its not just stopping the payment to the beach cleaning firms, this needs to be investigated to the very end and those who are guilty made to pay back. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Stop-payment-to-beach-cleaning-firms-Lokayukta-to-tourism-dept/articleshow/53088263.cms Lokayukta P K Misra … Continue reading →

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vigilant locals investigate into illegalities in Anjuna

Officials and those responsible for these illegalities should be punished and made to pay dearly. No Development Zone is no development zone and cannot be changed for someone private benefit.

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These abandoned watchtowers don’t create image of responsible tourism –

Nothing about the present pattern of the governments tourism policy is responsible. This is yet another classical example. http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=19627 The crumbling and corroding lifeguard watchtowers have become eyesores as they are still standing right at the entrance to the picturesque … Continue reading →

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‘MoEFCC to give relaxation on Goa’s HTL’

First the statement that Goa has adequate  forests covers , now the relaxation of the High Tide line. What is Mr. Arlekar thinking ?  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/MoEFCC-to-give-relaxation-on-Goas-HTL/articleshow/52946988.cms Minister for environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC) Prakash Javdekar on Monday assured the state … Continue reading →

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