Major tragedy averted recently – First Mandovi and then Zuari
The inevitable finally happens! A Crane breaks off from its tower and falls into the River Mandovi at the Construction site of the new 3rd Mandovi Bridge joining Porvorim to Panjim. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, 24th October 2017. A major tragedy was averted. Site workers said there were no casualties. According to reports, […]
Rivers: Mandovi and Zuari among 8 for immediate development
Along with 6 other national rivers,Goa’s famous Mandovi and Zuari will be fast tracked for development as national waterways. Chairperson of Indland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Amitabh Verma recently disclosed that 8 rivers in the country have been shortlisted for immediate development as national waterways. Apart from Mandovi and Zuari, other waterways include Barak in Assam, […]
Goan Rivers declared as National Waterways
The Inland Waterways Authority of India declared six Goan Rivers as National Waterways. A meeting was organized on behalf of the Inland Waterways Authority of India by Mormugao Port Trust in Panjim. As advised by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, Mormugao Port Trust is authorised to execute development work on behalf of Inland […]
