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http://www.moviesgoa.org/tricontinental/tricon.htm For public viewing. Registration at The International Centre Goa. (Ph: +91-832-2452805 to 10) Online Media Partner: http://www.GOANET.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Goa tourism industry against norms over night parties Panaji, Sept. 29 (PTI): Goa tourism industry has expressed its reservations over the stringent norms to be implemented by the state against noise created by late night parties. "The norms should not be implemented in letter but spirit," Travel and Tours Association of Goa (TTAG) president Ralf D'souza said. With the begining of tourist season in the state, the administration has geared up to lower noise pollution created through loud music during parties. As per Madhya Pradesh Noise Pollution Act, there is a ban on parties playing music over 55 decibels after 2200 hrs. However, tourism industry feels that such a stringent Act would discourage tourism trade in the state. "People come here to enjoy night life.... you can't expect them to go to bed at 10 in the night," D'souza said. The parties which do not disturb their neighbourhood or are held at isolated places need not be stopped just for the sake of implementing the Act, he asserted. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200709290325.htm Sanny de Quepem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
