Goa eyes more tourists; to tap hike in visa on arrival

Last Updated: Sunday, March 8, 2015, 11:26

Goa is preparing to cash in on the Centre's plan to increase visa on arrival facility to 150 countries while it eyes double-digit growth rate in the number of tourist arrivals this year.

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.

Goan politicians defaming Russians: Diplomat

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 15:49

Some Goan politicians are defaming Russians to cover up crimes committed by "Indian anti-social elements", according to Mumbai-based Deputy Consul General Alexey M Mzareulov.

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 to spend Rs 17 crore for better facilities on beaches

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 17:55

The Goa Tourism Ministry will spend Rs 17.23 crore to spruce up beaches in South Goa, said Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar on Tuesday.

Goa to spend Rs 17 crore for better facilities on beaches

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 17:55

The Goa Tourism Ministry will spend Rs 17.23 crore to spruce up beaches in South Goa, said Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar on Tuesday.

Goa to form committee to safeguard heritage

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 09:06

Newly appointed minister for museums Alina Saldanha said Tuesday that a special committee is being set up to protect Goa`s art and heritage.

Goa tourism dept supports `Sunburn` festival

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 11:57

Even as Goa`s popular `Sunburn` festival is poised for a change in venue from Candolim to some other beach, the state tourism department has backed the event as a driver for tourism promotion and revenue generation.