14 people went into the sea, 5 were dragged away by the current

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It’s no secret that the monsoons are beautiful but dangerous at the same time. The monsoons in Goa last for 4 months, between June and September. During this time, all beach activities, watersports, and even fishing are suspended. This is to avoid any calamities like drowning and capsizing in the sea. Unfortunately, as much as […]

Pune tourists held for allegedly outraging minor girl’s modesty on Goa beach

Pune tourists

It would seem that Goa’s beaches are ceasing to be a safe haven for the multitudes that visit them each year. Yet another horrific incident occurred on a beach this past Tuesday evening. This time, the state’s famous Calangute beach in North Goa was the scene of the crime. Right on the heels of last […]

Calangute beach: Where the parties (and violations) never stop

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A New Year is here and with it comes another round of parties on the beach, especially on Calangute and Baga beaches. Unfortunately, along with these come the violations of the beach shack policy given by the tourism authorities. The violations on Calangute beach in particular Picture this. It’s sunset on the Calangute-Baga beach stretch. […]

Tourists’ fall prey to deep sea creatures in Calangute

In two separate incidents a German and an Indian national reportedly attacked by sea creatures of the deep at Goa’s infamous Calangute beach are doing the rounds on the internet. Unfortunately, these weren’t reported to the police. “On Tuesday (January 3) afternoon, an Indian tourist was bitten by a hichan. These sea snakes appear close […]

No more bumpy roads

After much tension, the hot-mixing work for all roads at Calangute from St. Anthony’s chapel junction,was launched. Calangute MLA Michael Lobo said that the entire Calangute-Candolim road right up to Baga is going to get a facelift. The hot-mixing work is expected to be done in 10 days which was undertaken at a cost of […]