1. What triggered your interest in the field of wildlife? So basically my passion for wild animals started at a very young age, in late 90s. My father had a government job. He got transferred to a small town called Dahanu, we built a home in the outskirts of the city, which was surrounded by...
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Landslides on National Highway 66 BJP Contractor!
In the month of July, Goa witnessed multiple landslides on the National Highway 66 and elsewhere, in the span of a week, as incessant rains continued for over a week! Out of these, 2 landslides were witnessed on the national highway 66, which is the Mumbai – Goa Highway. One at Dhargal and the other...
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Need of the Hour : Creation of Tiger Reserve in Goa!
Goa has 700 sq. km Western Ghats with six wildlife sanctuaries and one National Park, having the richest and luxuriant forest cover with the varied species of flora and fauna. On April 13, 2009 at Vadyer, in the cashew plantation of Keri –Sattari, at the foothills of Vagheri, the hill of Sahyadri known to be...
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HINDU TEMPLE REJUVENATION PROJECT : WAIT JUST GETS A BIT LONGER!
What Is The Situation ? Goan Temple Restoration Project Faces Delays and Budget Cuts! Hindu’s will have to wait a bit longer to see their temples, which were mercilessly destroyed by the Portuguese invaders, as the research is yet to completed. After the Committee of Experts was formed in January 2023, who gave their report...
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2 MONTHS AND COUNTING….! INFORMATION DENIED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF GOA!
Journalist with more than a decade’s experience was denied information by two different department in the Health Department of Goa. The journalist tried to get information on the number of ICU and ICCU beds operated by the Health Department along with other basic information. While the office of the Medical Superintendent suggested that I send...
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Vedanta Mining not a Greenfield Project; claim Villagers!
Current Status : Mulgao Villagers Oppose Vedanta Mining Clearance Goa : Villagers of Mulgao (North Goa) have approached the National Green Tribunal (NGT) opposing the Environmental Clearance (EC) being awarded to m/s Vendata Limited for its mining activities in Bicholim Mineral Block (Block – 1), for production capacity of 3 metric ton per annum (MTPA)....
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Breach of Privilege THREAT & DELETION of News Article
In a historic development in Goa, Town & Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane took a dramatic step by announcing to file a Breach of Privilege motion against the Editor-in-Chief of a national newspaper. Rane accused the publication of spreading “malicious and misleading” news. This announcement lead to the removal of the article titled “21.29 lakh...
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Goa’s Environmental Crisis: The Impact of Unregulated Mining – August 2024
Goa, known for its beaches, is now facing an environmental disaster due to decades of unregulated mining. Villages like Shirgaon in North Goa have been auctioned for mining, leading to severe displacement and environmental degradation. Despite local claims, mining has continued without proper consent, devastating the community and environment. Recent auctions to companies like Vedanta...