Sharp dip in growth in air traffic at Dabolim airport

Airport director says that Some South Asian destinations can be visited at a lower cost than Goa, he said. During the year-end, air fare shoots by three or four times. When Airlines raise their fares, no one makes a hue and cry. But when the tourist taxi drivers and owenrs raie their fares TTAG is first to cry foul.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/sharp-dip-in-growth-in-air-traffic-at-dabolim-airport/articleshow/63572117.cms

 

 

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Protect wetlands, urge scientists

Wetlands are a holistic ecosystem rich with flora and fauna. They are a critical part of our natural environment. They protect our shores from wave action, reduce the impacts of floods, absorb pollutants and improve water quality. They provide breeding ground for different species and places of shelter as well. We depend on environment for consumption. Although we need development we should not do it at the cost of destruction of the environment … Read more what principal scientist, Kuldeep Lal, of National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources has to say

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/protect-wetlands-urge-scientists/articleshow/63559237.cms

 

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Cross massaging: NGO comes out in support of masseuses

Arz has been noted for its work on commercial sexual exploitation in Goa for years now. They not only know the ground realities but they also work in rehabilitation and even repatriation of victims of commercial sexual exploitation .

http://www.navhindtimes.in/cross-massaging-ngo-comes-out-in-support-of-masseuses/

 

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Cross-massage comes under panel scanner

Cross -massage spas should not be allowed. We all know that they are a guise for all sorts illegal and criminal activities to take place.  They should simply be banned and if massage and spas are caught giving cross massages their license should be revoked.

http://www.navhindtimes.in/cross-massage-comes-under-panel-scanner/

 

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Casinos feel the pinch of steep fee hike

All these fee hikes are a hogwash for the public. As the report says that the casino operators are already preparing a petition to the government to seek a relief from hefty fees.  These hefty fees are only to fool the public and will be rolled back without as much as a mention in the media.

http://www.navhindtimes.in/casinos-feel-the-pinch-of-steep-fee-hike/

 

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Dabolim airport to test latest baggage checking system

A new system being introduced hopefully will make baggage screening faster. Will have to wait and see . The news article also speaks of washrooms being redone and other structural works being undertaken. This comes as a surprise as this is supposed to be a new airport

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/dabolim-airport-to-test-latest-baggage-checking-system/articleshow/63436387.cms

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