Unusual black powder and pieces suspected of being charcoal particles have begun to wash up along Goa’s beaches, leading to speculation that imported charcoal being handled in the port of Mormugao was headed for the beaches of Goa. state. Two separate instances of the dark particles were found: in South …
Read More »No drug-using tourists, no cooking in public places
Discouraging tourists to consume drugs and avoid budget tourists Cooking In public places, there are two large red flags identified on the Goa Tourism Policy which was approved by the state cabinet on Wednesday, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said. Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, Ajgaonkar said the overall …
Read More »India becomes the first nation to receive Blue Flag certification for 8 beaches in a single attempt
Operated by the Foundation for Environmental Education, Denmark, Blue Flag is an iconic voluntary award for beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators that is awarded to those who meet and maintain the criteria of a number of strict environmental, educational requirements , security and accessibility. In a first, eight …
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