Goa beaches

Sun, sand, and sorpotel: Why I keep going back to Goa for the food

April 18, 2025 4:28 pm

From vinegar-soaked vindaloo to sawdust pudding, here's a deep dive into Goa’s bold, coastal flavours and its rich culinary past.

It's not about idli-sambar. The real problem is visitors lack interest in anything beyond Goa’s beaches

March 03, 2025 7:42 pm

It is not uncommon, even today, to see large groups commandeering vast stretches of Goa’s most popular beaches, but eating their own home-cooked food

What is Goa's new beach shack policy, what concerns it raises

September 26, 2023 9:05 pm

Shack owners on Goa beaches say some of the provisions of the new policy encourage the 'entry of outsiders' into the business. Here is what their objections are.

Two drown at Goa beach, search on for two others

April 23, 2023 11:25 pm

Goa Congress unit demanded a high-level inquiry into the incident, calling for an audit of manpower and equipment engaged for beach safety by the contractors.

International Bikini Day: Get a perfect tan in these lesser-explored beaches of India

July 05, 2021 12:32 pm

Bookmark these pristine, sun-kissed beaches for your future holidays, when you would want to flaunt your bikini and spend a relaxed time here

Goa steps up vigilance, finds a way to make its beaches safer in tourist season

December 09, 2019 2:29 am

A pilot project involving Indian Reserve Battalion personnel and a private firm’s wardens does the trick.

Bombay HC allows Goa govt to issue licences for beach shacks

October 08, 2019 6:02 am

Noting that the shacks are erected with eco-friendly material such as wood, bamboo and palm leaves, the court observed that the shacks have existed for decades and there is no evidence of adverse impact on the environment on account of the shacks.

Goa govt warns locals, tourists of toxic 'blue bottles' near beaches

August 03, 2018 6:23 pm

Goa government's beach management agency has warned of toxic Portuguese man-of-war or blue bottles, a jelly-like marine organism along the long coastline, on Friday.

In Goa, red flags go up on beaches after tourist deaths: Selfies can be dangerous

June 23, 2018 9:18 am

The state government, which is now closely watching the deaths have noted the accidental death reports of four incidents at the beginning of the offseason (May 31 to September 30) when the annual ban stands imposed across water dips.

People found drinking on Goa beaches could be arrested: Tourism Minister

August 01, 2017 5:01 pm

In May this year, police in the tourist state had asked its personnel to arrest people, found drinking in public places, including beaches. At a meeting held in Calangute that month, citizens had complained about drinking on beaches as well other public places and no action being taken against them.

Goa village wants to go dry

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm