The 11 rivers in the beautiful state of Goa are lifelines for its people
Rivers are both important and beautiful. You will always find settlements by rivers in order to make full use of water and food supply. India has a vast network of rivers, most of which either drain into the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Goa, India’s smallest state has a total of 11 rivers […]
Arvalem Waterfall goes dry at the start of the summer in Goa
Goa is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in India and even the world. And this is because it has much to offer in terms of culture, beaches, and even waterfalls. However, hinterland tourism hasn’t been tapped as much as beach tourism. The most famous waterfall in Goa is perhaps the Dudhsagar waterfall which […]
Mining dependents warn they will continue to agitate over mining ban
Yesterday, the news media reported what looked to be chaos reigning supreme in the capital city of Panjim. Mining dependents came out in large numbers to protest the Supreme Court order passed in February that effectively shut down all mining operations in the state. This mining ban has affected hundreds and thousands and the mining areas […]
Mining community protests against Supreme Court order
Goa has a long history with the mining industry. There were hushed whispers that Jains living in Cudnem used to extract gold in Goa. The existence of iron ore mines was known to the Portuguese from the early 1700s, but it was hushed up for fear of invasion by others. However, iron ore was extracted […]
