The only lake in Goa of touristic importance, Mayem lake in Bicholim taluka is set get a makeover. Goa tourism minister Dilip Parulekar on Monday told the Goa legislative assembly that the development of Mayem lake will be done in two phases. In the first phase, the tourism department has appointed a consultant M/s Fourth [...]
A 27-year-old man was arrested by the Malwani police on Thursday for stealing jewellery worth Rs18 lakh, selling some of it and then spending it on women and casinos in Goa. The accused, Rakesh Palande, was employed as a male nurse by businessman Navinkumar Luthra to take care of his 90-year-old ailing father. While Luthra [...]
Indian authorities have rejected a plan by the adult entertainment company, Playboy, to open its first club in Goa. Goa CM Manohar Parrikar said that Playboy`s proposal will not be considered by his government on “technical grounds,” the BBC reported. The club was being planned to open on Goa`s Candolim beach. According to reports, Bharatiya Janata [...]
Goa-based kayaking club, Goa Kayaking, in association with Goa Tourism and Development Corporation (GTDC), will conduct a limited edition moonlight kayaking programme this April. Kayaking in the moonlight is a unique activity in India, with Goa Kayaking being the only one to offer it so far. Nilesh Cabral, Chairman of GTDC, said, “Moonlight kayaking on the [...]
Casinos, a key attraction for tourists visiting Goa, contributed a healthy Rs 135.45 crore to the state government’s coffers in fiscal 2012-13. According to official figures, casino industry paid Rs 135.45 crore in the form of various taxes, including entertainment, entry, liquor licences and port charges (from casino vessels anchored off the state’s coast). The revenue was [...]
