CM: Happy with progress on tourism front

CM Parsekar called for increasing Goa’s brand value as destination not just for leisure tourism but also for events and called for increased efforts in the direction.

the goan I networkPublished Apr 7, 2016, 5:35 AM IST

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Speaking after throwing open the Goa Food and Cultural Festival, CM said that he was happy with the progress the State has made in attracting tourists of different hues.

“Goa needs to expand beyond the coast and the cities to a very different form of tourism. Goa needs to be a festival and events destination,” Parsekar said.

Also present was Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar, Chief Secretary S K Srivastava, and others.

Tourists assaulted at Nerul for attacking local taxi driver

Tension prevailed at Nerul in Bardez late Wednesday evening, after tourists from Maharashtra allegedly assaulted a local taxi driver, leading to clashes between both the parties.

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Published Apr 7, 2016, 5:34 AM IST

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SALIGAO According to a reliable source, the tourists allegedly assaulted a local driver, one ‘Bappa’, over the issue of overtaking a vehicle. The locals rushed to the rescue of the driver and allegedly assaulted the tourists and damaged their car. The driver ‘Bappa’, who sustained injuries, was admitted to GMC at Bambolim. Meanwhile, the tourists went to the police station and filed complaint stating that they were assaulted by the locals and damaged…

CM: Happy with progress on tourism front

Tourists assaulted at Nerul for attacking local taxi driver

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