Goa likely to get female lifeguards to prevent drowning cases

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 22:37

Goa Tourism will soon employ female lifeguards on the beaches to prevent cases of drowning.

Maha, Andamans, keen to follow Goa`s lifeguard for

Last Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012, 12:29

Goa`s unique beach management and lifeguard services innovation has spurred other state governments in India to emulate the example, an official said here Friday.

Goa to place lifeguards at inland water bodies

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 15:39

Inland water bodies, including tourist spots, in Goa will soon be manned by trained lifeguards.

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.

Goan lifeguards save Russian tourist on Candolim beach

Last Updated: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 21:05

The lifeguards in Goa managed to rescue a 40-year-old Russian who had swept away with the strong undercurrents while swimming on Candolim beach, 15 kms away from here.