Karnataka

Porvorim Police in Goa have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against two men from Karnataka for allegedly stealing casino chips worth around ₹2 lakh from a casino in Porvorim. The case was filed following a complaint by the casino management. Authorities have launched an investigation and are reviewing surveillance footage and other evidence to establish how the incident occurred. No further details regarding arrests or recovery of the chips have been disclosed so far.

FIR Registered Following Casino Complaint

Karnataka has experienced a sharp rebound in domestic tourism, with visitor numbers rising nearly fourfold since the pandemic. However, international tourist arrivals continue to lag, exposing long-standing structural challenges. Tourism Minister H.K. Patil attributes this gap primarily to limited air connectivity and insufficient global promotion of the state’s heritage assets. Despite world-renowned destinations like Hampi and Badami Cave Temples, Karnataka has struggled to attract foreign visitors.