Goa witnessed rise in tourist arrivals in 2012, Assembly told

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 13:43

Goa has registered over four per cent growth in tourist arrivals during 2012, breaking the lull prevalent for last six years, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar informed the State Legislative Assembly on Monday.

Tourist rescued from drowning at Goa beach

Last Updated: Saturday, December 8, 2012, 10:31

A tourist from Himachal Pradesh was rescued from drowning at Goa`s Baga beach by lifeguards.

British national robbed in Goa

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 23:45

A British national was Thursday robbed of Rs.one lakh at knife-point outside a foreign exchange outlet near Panaji, police said.

Goa govt plans to do away with tourist security force

Last Updated: Friday, July 13, 2012, 21:12

Goa government has decided do away with the tourist security force deployed on the beaches for the security of tourists and instead rely on the police force for this purpose.

Abhishek feels Goa is more than just a tourist paradise

Last Updated: Thursday, December 9, 2010, 13:19

Jr B, who plays a police officer from Goa in ‘Dum Maro Dum’, says he got to know a completely different side of the state during the shoot of the film.

Goa`s tourist security force stuck in a rut

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 14:22

It may be a while before Goa`s much-touted tourist security force (TSF) literally hits top gear as the patrol jeeps assigned to it do not have four-wheel drive, essential for cruising on the uneven and soft beach sand.

Russian woman found dead in Goa hotel

Last Updated: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:42

A 33-year-old Russian lady was found dead in her hotel room at Arapora area in North Goa last night, police said.

Better security of tourists should be priority: Soni

Last Updated: Friday, January 29, 2010, 21:00

In the aftermath of the alleged rape of a nine-year Russian girl in Goa recently, the Centre today said the state government should take steps to improve security of tourists on a priority basis.

British tourist in Goa may have died of heart attack

Last Updated: Monday, October 26, 2009, 16:15

Goa police are investigating into the death of a British tourist in this beach destination with initial reports suggesting he might have died of cardiac arrest.