State govt expects to earn Rs 3.65 crore through passenger ships

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 15:21

Goa government expects to earn a revenue of Rs 3.65 crore annually through its passenger ships, which ferry people from island to the mainland.

54 striking lifeguards lose job; stir worries Goa tourism

Last Updated: Friday, December 10, 2010, 21:51

As 54 striking lifeguards faced termination of services, a worried Goa tourism industry called for an end to the five-day old stir in view of a large number of tourists expected in the state for Christmas and New Year.

‘Dil Chahta Hai’ saved Goa tourism post 9/11 gloom

Last Updated: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 08:58

`Dil Chahta Hai` bailed out Goa tourism after the 9/11 terror attacks in New York.

Goa tourism players look to diversify offerings

Last Updated: Monday, August 16, 2010, 23:54

From the scenic beaches of Goa to the world famous heritage monuments of Hampi in neighbouring Karnataka, the tourism players in the state want to diversify their packages to attract more travellers.

Adverse media coverage puts Goa tourism dept on backfoot

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 20:09

With Goa`s image taking a battering in the media worldwide, the state tourism department has decided to take help of a professional web service.

Nadia death case: Pacheco moves SC for anticipatory bail

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 13:00

Former Goa tourism minister Francisco Mickey Pacheco has moved the Supreme Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the death of his woman friend Nadia Torrado in Chennai.

Nadia death case: Pacheco approaches HC for bail

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 18:37

Former Goa tourism minister Fransisco Mickey Pacheco will be moving for anticipatory bail in the High Court on Monday.

Woman death case: Ex-Goa minister applies for anticipatory bail

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 18:14

Days after he was quizzed by police in connection with the death of his "close" female friend, former Goa tourism minister Fransisco Pacheco Tuesday applied for anticipatory bail.

Injury marks found on body of Goa woman: Police

Last Updated: Monday, June 7, 2010, 10:45

The investigations in the death of 28-year-old Nadia Torrado, who died after allegedly consuming poison, has found that there were 11 injury marks on her body.

Goa Min consulting lawyers on woman`s death case

Last Updated: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 11:48

Fransisco Pacheco, who has resigned as Goa`s tourism min following allegations about his involvement in the death of a woman friend, is having legal consultations and is likely to appear before the police, family sources said.

Nadia death case: Goa Tourism Minister quits

Last Updated: Saturday, June 5, 2010, 23:45

Goa Tourism Minister Fransisco Pacheco on Saturday resigned from the Cabinet over allegations about involvement in the death of a woman friend and remained "untraceable", prompting the police to launch a manhunt for him.

Goa minister in trouble over murder controversy

Last Updated: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 11:02

Goa`s Tourism Minister Mickey Pacheco, who faces charges of bigamy, has landed in a soup after the mysterious death of his 28-year-old third partner, who died at a Chennai hospital.