Panaji & Gao (Mali) might become sister cities
Goa has for centuries shared relations with Africa. Till the 18th Century, Goa was the capital of the Eastern Portuguese Empire that stretched from Africa to East Asia. After the colonial rule ended in Goa, the bond with Africa weakened, although the ties seem to be on a revival again. A few days ago Mali’s […]
Goa’s ecosystem is recovering from a beating
Following the urbanization footsteps of other states like Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune, today Goa’s priorities are industrialization and tourism. This does not consider the environment which has nurtured and fulfilled our ancestors needs. Classic examples include open-cast mining seen in various parts of Goa, the filthy Campal Creek that runs throughout the capital city, Panjim […]
How and why is Gold smuggled into Goa?
There are numerous reports being filed country wide about gold worth thousands, lakhs and sometimes even crores being smuggled into the country. It is not a surprising phenomenon since the Central Government had hiked the import duties on gold. Gold smuggled into the country is being sold at a cheaper rate compared to the gold […]
Goa – The land of Human Trafficking
Arun Pandey, Director of ARZ, an NGO committed to combating trafficking of persons for the purpose of sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation in Goa said, “Human trafficking is said to be the third illegal revenue generating business after arms and drugs trafficking. Large number of tourists visiting Goa especially domestic (single) look for sex […]
Chapora River Destruction Project
The Goa Government is planning an ambitious tourism development plan for Chapora River and the surrounding areas. It is likely to boost tourism, according to the people behind boosting the project. The Government has set up a committee – the River Chapora Development Committee. The committee is under the chairmanship of Captain of Ports to […]
Why is Goa being pushed to use LED bulbs?
Union Minister of state for Power, Coal and new and renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal had announced in June this year that the Government will be distributing the three Light-Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs free to 5 lakh consumers from July 8 to July 17. The bulbs were already being provided at a subsidised rate of Rs. 25 […]
Puran Sheti on verge of Extinction
The once so popular and one of a kind agricultural technique utilized across the state, today is facing extinction. Puran Sheti or silt based agriculture was once a major source of livelihood among the landless farmers in Sattari, Dharbandora and Bicholim. It involved use of only organic manure and no ploughing. However due to constructions and […]
Rubber seeds brought to Goa
Although Goa is a non-traditional area for the production of rubber, 60-70 years ago this type of cultivation was taken up on a commercial scale (mostly in the East). The structure of the soil, the humidity, heavy rains and temperature are suitable for this type of plantation. History of rubber According to this site in 1876 a British explorer […]
Defend yourself, all you Goans!
In one of the previous articles I wrote about Goa being a safe destination for Women. There were many Goans and tourists who criticized and stated facts that Goa is no longer the paradise everyone had envisioned; especially for young women. Who to blame? A few responses from the public blame the government for not […]
Goa’s salt pans depleting affects us all
Dying a slow death, is the 1,500 year old non-polluting salt making industry in Goa. The depleting salt pans will negatively affect our well being. Before industrially-produced salt came to Goa, every household produced this staple through the natural evaporation process. Production and trade of salt contributed to the economy during the Portuguese rule as it was […]
