
Panaji: Over three dozen CCTV cameras will soon start capturing all the movements and activities on Goa's crowded beaches, as part of state government's initiative in curbing illegalities on the shores. Goa Tourism Department has moved a proposal of installing more than 36 CCTV cameras at vital locations, mostly crowded beaches, which would be monitored 24X7 by a dedicated control room back in the capital city of Panaji. Tourism director...

10:48 AM, Mar 20, 2012

Australia Unveiled episode 2, gives you a peek into what makes Sydney a must visit. ...

07:54 PM, May 29, 2011

Pattaya, Thailand: The days of R&R on Thailand's famous Pattaya beach could be numbered. The eastern city, a magnet for foreign tourists seeking sun, sea, watersports and racy nightlife, is under siege by both man and the forces of nature. One of Asia's most popular beaches is being eaten away at a rate of nearly two metres (yards) a year. Thai scientists say sea currents and impacts of the city's...

12:22 PM, Feb 02, 2011
Panaji: Over the past few days, tarballs have washed up along many South Goa beaches. But don't panic, says the state government, it happens every year. These days, vast stretches of the beaches are covered with thick oil washed ashore in the form of tarballs. Worried that the black beaches may affect tourism, the state government insists this is not an unusual phenomenon. "I don't agree this is a...

05:26 PM, Sep 01, 2010
Panaji: An oil spill was reported from off the Goa coast on Monday evening. The Indian Coast Guard denied the reports, but said the sea turned black due to some substance. All big beaches have turned totally black and people are being evacuated from the area. A huge amount of tarball or solidified pieces of oil have surfaced at the beaches. The first warning was received at 7 pm and...

08:00 PM, Aug 30, 2010

Last year, 10 people lost their lives on these beaches. ...

11:38 AM, Jun 25, 2010

Sanya, in the south China sea, wants to give Goa a run for its money. ...

03:39 PM, Aug 30, 2009

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08:03 PM, Jan 31, 2009

There's intelligence warning that the beaches may be attacked. ...

11:32 PM, Dec 24, 2008

State govt bans festivities in open areas from Dec 23 to Jan 5. ...

07:07 PM, Dec 20, 2008

A favourite of European travellers, but competition heating up. ...

04:26 PM, Oct 02, 2008

1,000 Mumbaikars gathered at the Juhu beach early on Monday morning. ...

04:07 AM, Sep 16, 2008

Mumbai's beaches are facing the risk of pollution post-festival. ...

12:15 AM, Sep 10, 2008

New Delhi: Former India cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday said the selectors should not be afraid of dropping non-performing players but refused to criticise the selection of the side for the upcoming Asia Cup. There was a speculation that some senior players may be dropped in the wake of team's poor show in Australia. However, the selectors refrained from making much changes in the side. Asked if the players...

03:27 PM, Apr 29, 2008

Sydney: The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is all set to get a major facelift ahead of the 2014 Ashes series for a whopping USD 191 million. As per the renovation plan, three spectator stands will be demolished for a huge state-of-the-art grandstand. Prime Minister Julia Gillard and New South Wales (NSW) Premier Barry O'Farrell have announced USD 191 million for the upgradation of the Bradman, Noble and Messenger stands ...

02:42 PM, Apr 06, 2008