The agency maps the weather and sea conditions each morning and accordingly sets up safe swim-zones along the beaches which are manned by its 600-strong lifeguard force.
October 31, 2018Alarmed by the rise in sea water levels on Goa’s beaches on account of cyclone Titli as well as lunar influences, the Tourism Department on Thursday advised tourists not to venture into the sea till Sunday. In a statement issued here, the tourism authorities have also asked operators of beach shacks to take adequate precautions...
October 11, 2018After being sealed off for swimming during the monsoon, ‘safe swim zones’ were re-opened at Goa’s popular beaches on Monday, an official statement said. ‘Safe swim zones’ have now been set up on the beaches due to the “monsoon season having come to an end and post-monsoon showers receding”, said a statement by the state...
October 9, 2017After announcing a ban on swimming on Goa’s beaches after sunset, a meeting of tourism industry stakeholders chaired by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday, ordered the police to crackdown on cooking in public by tourist groups, claiming it was unhygienic and resulted in garbage being strewn in public areas. Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said...
September 12, 2017In the backdrop of allegations that the state government was singling out a particular community for creating nuisance on Goa beaches, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar has said that all those operating illegally in the coastal destination, would face action. The state government will crack down on all those involved in illegal activities on the shoreline....
April 28, 2017Tranquil, breezy sea sides, golden grains of sand embracing the sea water, and the golden setting sun drawing the day to the beginning of party time to the sound of swaying palm leaves and local music! That is Goa! Goa is not just about beautiful beaches and exotic sea food, but also about the Portuguese...
February 24, 2017