Union Minister of State for Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha earlier this month that 19.2 percent of Goa's 103 km long coastline was facing the threat of erosion, which includes some of the top beaches in the state like Anjuna, Keri-Tiracol, Morjim in North Goa and Agonda, Betalbatim, Majorda in South Goa.
April 17, 2022The sparkling waters and the sun shining like a blessing make Goa beaches perfect for indulging in fun and frolic. Along with the astounding natural beauty that makes them glorious, the several shacks, restaurants, and clubs on the beaches bring alive the mood of being in Goa.
January 7, 2022Currently, the state’s beaches are manned by local police and lifeguards.
November 13, 2019The Blue Flag programme, which requires 33 standards in four areas to be met to make beaches environment-friendly, first started from Paris.
June 3, 2018The festival, which kicked off on December 15 and will continue till December 22, is a multi-disciplinary event.
December 19, 2017The movement of Lamanis, members of a nomadic tribe, vagabonds and hawkers will be restricted on the state’s beaches so that tourists are not disturbed, the Goa Assembly was told on Wednesday. Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said this in answer to a question by Congress legislator Francisco Silveira about whether the government would restrict the movement …
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December 13, 2017Preferring to have a luxurious time post-hectic wedding functions, honeymooners prefer resorts over hotels, a study says.
November 11, 2017It is a country where history blends with modern life, the sun-kissed islands are blessed with splendid beaches and the sea flows into the breathtaking sunset. All this is part of the unexpected thrills that greet the visitor who may not be familiar with the ancient charm of Greece. Upon arriving in Athens, we hardly …
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October 21, 2017The Goa tourism department is planning to enact a law to ban swimming in the sea post-sunset and after consumption of alcohol, in the wake of some recent incidents of drowning along the state’s beaches. In the last one week, three incidents of drowning while swimming in the sea were reported, triggering concerns over the …
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September 9, 2017Walking barefoot in the warm, sparkling white sands, sitting quietly by the sea in the soft glow of the sun and looking out at the stunning green and deep blue ocean that lies calm and mysterious… If you love the seas and oceans, there is nothing more healing than being by the waterside. And there’s …
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September 2, 2017