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Goa Wants "Rich Tourists", Not Ones Who "Consume Drugs": State Minister
Goa wants "richest tourists" and not the ones who "consume drugs" and the ones who "cook food in the buses", said state Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Tuesday.
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Hotels In Goa Ready To Reopen, Awaiting Government's COVID-19 Guidelines
Even as Goa allowed entry of tourists into the state from today, hotel owners, who have applied for permission from the tourism department to resume operations, are still waiting for guidelines that they need to follow amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Goa Open To Domestic Tourists From July 2: Minister
Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Wednesday announced that the coastal state will be open to tourists starting July 2, as 250 hotels have been granted permission to resume operations.
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Goa Beaches To Soon Have Special Zones For Drinking Alcohol: Minister
More than a year after banning consumption of alcohol on Goa's beaches, state Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Tuesday said, that special zones would be created on the state's popular beaches for picnics and liquor drinking.
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Won't Permit Sunburn Klassique In Goa Until Dues Are Cleared: Tourism Minister
Organisers of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival Sunburn Klassique owe Rs 1 crore in back-dues to the Goa government and the festival will not be allowed to be held unless the franchise pays the dues, Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said on Tuesday.
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No Permission Given For Organising Sunburn In Goa: Minister
The Goa government has not given permission for organising the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival 'Sunburn' in the state in the current fiscal, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar told the Assembly on Wednesday.
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Day After Joining BJP, Manohar Ajgaonkar Made Deputy Goa Chief Minister
A day after Goa Tourism minister Manohar Ajgaonkar broke away from the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and joined the BJP, he was on Thursday designated as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state.
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"Indulge In Merriment, Soldiers Guarding The Borders": Goa Minister
Goa tourism minister, Manohar Ajgaonkar inaugurated 'The Grape Escapade', a festival celebrating the finest of wines, food, fashion and entertainment on Thursday. "Goans can indulge in merriment because young soldiers of the Indian Army are guarding our borders," the minister said, after inaugurating the four-day event amid heightened tension betwe...
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No Sunburn In Goa Until Dues Are Paid, Says Tourism Minister
Popular electronic dance music festival Sunburn will not be held in Goa until the promoter of the event clears the dues owed to the state government, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said on Wednesday.
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Drink Cashew Feni, Don't Do Drugs: Goa Minister's Message To Tourists
Tourists visiting Goa should drink the local alcoholic brew-- cashew feni-- rather than indulge in drugs, Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said on Wednesday.
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No Plans For New Casinos In Goa Under New Master Plan: Tourism Minister
The upcoming draft tourism master plan does not envision new casinos in Goa, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar told the legislative assembly on Wednesday.
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Drinking, Cooking In Public On Goa Beaches To Attract Rs 2,000 Fine
Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar also said that the amendment would be tabled for passing in the upcoming session of the state Assembly which begins on January 29.
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"Ghatis Would Not Be Preferred": Goa Minister On Migrant Workers
In what could be regarded as a derogatory slur against non-Goans, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Tuesday said Goans would be given first preference in an upcoming beach cleaning work contract and "ghatis" and outsiders would be not be preferred for this.
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Manohar Parrikar Launches Goa's New App-Based Taxi Service Amid Protests
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar today flagged off the Goa Tourism Development Corporation's app-based taxi service in Panaji.
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Red Tape "Sinks" Goa's Amphibious Bus Project
Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Thursday told the state legislative assembly that the bidder selected for the amphibious bus service project has backed out due to the inordinate delay in obtaining the requisite permissions.
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Goa Wants "Rich Tourists", Not Ones Who "Consume Drugs": State Minister
Goa wants "richest tourists" and not the ones who "consume drugs" and the ones who "cook food in the buses", said state Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Tuesday.
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Hotels In Goa Ready To Reopen, Awaiting Government's COVID-19 Guidelines
Even as Goa allowed entry of tourists into the state from today, hotel owners, who have applied for permission from the tourism department to resume operations, are still waiting for guidelines that they need to follow amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Goa Open To Domestic Tourists From July 2: Minister
Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Wednesday announced that the coastal state will be open to tourists starting July 2, as 250 hotels have been granted permission to resume operations.
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Goa Beaches To Soon Have Special Zones For Drinking Alcohol: Minister
More than a year after banning consumption of alcohol on Goa's beaches, state Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Tuesday said, that special zones would be created on the state's popular beaches for picnics and liquor drinking.
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Won't Permit Sunburn Klassique In Goa Until Dues Are Cleared: Tourism Minister
Organisers of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival Sunburn Klassique owe Rs 1 crore in back-dues to the Goa government and the festival will not be allowed to be held unless the franchise pays the dues, Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said on Tuesday.
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No Permission Given For Organising Sunburn In Goa: Minister
The Goa government has not given permission for organising the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival 'Sunburn' in the state in the current fiscal, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar told the Assembly on Wednesday.
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Day After Joining BJP, Manohar Ajgaonkar Made Deputy Goa Chief Minister
A day after Goa Tourism minister Manohar Ajgaonkar broke away from the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and joined the BJP, he was on Thursday designated as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state.
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"Indulge In Merriment, Soldiers Guarding The Borders": Goa Minister
Goa tourism minister, Manohar Ajgaonkar inaugurated 'The Grape Escapade', a festival celebrating the finest of wines, food, fashion and entertainment on Thursday. "Goans can indulge in merriment because young soldiers of the Indian Army are guarding our borders," the minister said, after inaugurating the four-day event amid heightened tension betwe...
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No Sunburn In Goa Until Dues Are Paid, Says Tourism Minister
Popular electronic dance music festival Sunburn will not be held in Goa until the promoter of the event clears the dues owed to the state government, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said on Wednesday.
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Drink Cashew Feni, Don't Do Drugs: Goa Minister's Message To Tourists
Tourists visiting Goa should drink the local alcoholic brew-- cashew feni-- rather than indulge in drugs, Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said on Wednesday.
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No Plans For New Casinos In Goa Under New Master Plan: Tourism Minister
The upcoming draft tourism master plan does not envision new casinos in Goa, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar told the legislative assembly on Wednesday.
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Drinking, Cooking In Public On Goa Beaches To Attract Rs 2,000 Fine
Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar also said that the amendment would be tabled for passing in the upcoming session of the state Assembly which begins on January 29.
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"Ghatis Would Not Be Preferred": Goa Minister On Migrant Workers
In what could be regarded as a derogatory slur against non-Goans, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Tuesday said Goans would be given first preference in an upcoming beach cleaning work contract and "ghatis" and outsiders would be not be preferred for this.
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Manohar Parrikar Launches Goa's New App-Based Taxi Service Amid Protests
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar today flagged off the Goa Tourism Development Corporation's app-based taxi service in Panaji.
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Red Tape "Sinks" Goa's Amphibious Bus Project
Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Thursday told the state legislative assembly that the bidder selected for the amphibious bus service project has backed out due to the inordinate delay in obtaining the requisite permissions.
