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Mormugao Port Trust

01 Nov 2021

Sunshine on the shores again as Mormugao Port witnesses record cargo traffic

The good news on the economic front also coincides with Goa’s domestic cruise season which is mending its sails in an attempt to rule the waves once more. Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) is turning out to be a linchpin in Goa’s road to recovery. Incidentally, MPT also plays host to three of India’s big names – JSW, Vedanta and Adani.

13 Aug 2021

Couldn't get warm welcome you expected in Goa? Blame it on COVID-19

Due to the necessary restrictions, the tourism sector has taken a heavy hit Goa CM has welcomed the decision of the FM to provide a financial package to revive the tourism sector

17 Jul 2019

Goa`s draft tourism policy and master plan a 'copy paste' job, alleges BJP MLA

BJP legislator Glenn Ticlo on Wednesday alleged that Goa`s draft tourism policy 2018 and master plan, which is being carried out by a leading global consultancy firm is a "copy paste" job, and questioned the state government`s decision to pay around Rs 3 crore for drafting the plan.

12 May 2019

Casinos play big role in promoting Goa tourism: Sanjay Dutt

Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt believes that casinos play a big role in promoting tourism in Goa.

08 Feb 2019

Goa jail readied for foreign nationals overstaying illegally

The coastal state sees around four lakh foreign arrivals every year on business or tourist visas.

30 Jan 2019

Russians tops list of foreign tourist arrivals in 2018: Goa Minister

A total of 3.11 lakh Russians arrived in Goa from January to October 2018, says Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar.

24 Jan 2019

Hefty fine for drinking alcohol, cooking on Goa beaches: Tourism Minister

The Bill is yet to be passed in the Assembly.

05 Jan 2019

Goa draft tourism policy for setting up marinas, golf courses

The Core Tourism Programmes under the policy emphasises on "development standards and development guidelines for setting up small marinas and jetties at specific locations identified in the state".

16 Aug 2018

Indian tourists think Goa beaches unsafe at night, foreigners differ

Goa is one of the top beach tourism destinations in the country and attracts nearly seven million tourists.

17 Jul 2018

Beer on the beach? Goa ready to dampen high spirits with hefty fines

CM Manohar Parrikar has said his government is set to impose heavy penalties on those found guilty of alcohol consumption in public.

16 Apr 2018

Sun, sand and sanitation: Goa celebrates beach hygiene campaign

Goa is one of the most popular beach tourism destinations in the country, but has been plagued by the garbage menace, especially along coastal areas, which caters to tourism.

07 Apr 2018

Goa on alert after intel on terrorists using sea-route to enter India

Off shore casinos, water sports operators and barges are being extra watchful.

26 Mar 2018

Goa a hot destination for Indians on Easter weekend

There has been an almost 200 per cent increase in travel searches for the upcoming Easter weekend compared to last year, with much of this trend driven by beach destination Goa, read a statement.

09 Sep 2017

Goa government mulls banning swimming in sea after sunset

The 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.

25 Jul 2017

High-end ropeway project in Goa to promote tourism

The project aimed at promoting adventure and high-end tourism in the state is estimated to cost approximately Rs 157 crore.

15 Jun 2017

Goa is India's most popular monsoon travel destination: Survey

The survey, conducted by online accommodation booking website Hotels.com, analysed data on hotel searches made by users.

‪‪Tejas Express‬

20 May 2017

19-coach Tejas Express with LED TV, tea/coffee vending machine all set to hit the tracks next week

There will be comfortable seating arrangements and each seat will have LED TV with touch control system and call bell facilities.

‪‪Tejas Express‬

20 May 2017

Tejas Express set to make journey from Mumbai to Goa; Suresh Prabhu inspects high-speed premium train

The first of the Tejas brand of trains, equipped with modern facilities, will run from Mumbai to Goa on May 22.

18 May 2017

Goa emerges as India’s most preferred travel destination

Hill stations like Manali, Shimla and Ooty also made it to the top 10 destinations list, according to the report based on searches conducted by Indians between February and April this year.

Goa International Jazz Live Festival

26 Nov 2016

Goa International Jazz Live Festival to begin today

The music festival will showcase performances by jazz artists clubbed with punk, hip-hop, R&B and other forms of music.

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