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Naked body of perfumer Monica Ghurde found in Goa home

Goa Police has found naked body of renowned woman perfume specialist, Monika Ghurde at her residence near Panaji, with police suspecting that she was raped and murdered

Now, BJP legislator demands dress code for men on Goa beaches

Michael Lobo said majority of those with such (shabby) attire are domestic tourists who arrive in the state in a jeep, don't book any hotel to stay and venture on the beaches in their undergarments creating nuisance for women.

Drinking in the open out, CCTVs in on Goa's beaches

Panaji, July 18 (IANS) Visiting Goa during the next tourist season? Here's a heads-up. Drinking in the open on beaches and cooking in public is out, but CCTVs on all major beaches and courteous policemen eager to help out tourists might be in.

Goa's new fear of outsiders hurts Kashmiris who made it home

There are thousands of Kashmiris in Goa who have lived there for decades, have legitimate business interests and are now feeling victimised by locals who view them as outsiders.

Why local politicians are to blame for Goa's 'Nigeria' crisis

Cracking down on foreigners living in Goa without paperwork is a welcome, if delayed, step. Racism is not.

Popular Goa beaches to have security till midnight

India Reserve Battalion has been deployed at the beaches in addition to the Tourism Security Force, which is currently facing manpower shortage.

Goa expresses concern over colonisation attempts by Russians

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today expressed concern over attempts to colonise certain parts of the state by Russians, who are living here on a long term visa.