Police books Goa tourism minister for land grab

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 14:59

The Goa Police Friday booked Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar for land grab.

Court directs police to file FIR against Goa tourism minister

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 22:31

A local court on Thursday directed the police to file an FIR against the Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar in connection with an alleged land grab case.

Won`t allow Thinkfest in Goa, says tourism minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 13:55

If the Goa tourism minister has his way, Thinkfest conference, which is annually held in the state, may not be allowed in future unless its promoter and Tehelka founder-editor Tarun Tejpal`s fate in a sexual assault case is decided.

Goa to give a facelift to tourist facilities at south beaches

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 11:53

Goa tourism department has decided to give a facelift to four shorelines, including Colva, in the South district in a bid to divert tourists from the crowded beaches of North Goa.

Goa to spend 17 crore for better facilities on beaches

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 21:40

The Goa tourism ministry will spend Rs.17.23 crore to spruce up beaches in south Goa, said Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar Tuesday.

`Goa a haven for drug trade`

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 13:29

Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar warned of action against beach shacks found indulging in narcotics sale.

Tourism minister `worst performer` in Goa Cabinet: NCP

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 14:29

The Nationalist Congress Party said Tourism and Social Welfare Minister Dilip Parulekar is the "worst performing minister in the Goa Cabinet".

India`s first Playboy club rejected in Goa

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 13:22

Indian authorities have rejected a plan by the adult entertainment company, Playboy, to open its first club in Goa.

Playboy club coming soon to Goa’s Candolim beach?

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 18:36

Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar told state assembly that government is considering Playboy`s proposal to set up club at Candolim beach, responding to question by BJP legislator Michael Lobo.

Goa gears up for `raindrop` tourism

Last Updated: Thursday, May 3, 2012, 12:29

In a bid to make Goa an all-season tourist destination, the state government is readying to woo tourists to its waterfalls and lush forests in the monsoon season.