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Chapora fort road puts state archaeological dept in a fix

The departments and people responsible for this must be punished with even suspended . http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/chapora-fort-road-puts-state-archaeological-dept-in-a-fix/articleshow/57761060.cms The directorate of archives and archaeology (DAA) has found itself in a spot over an unauthorized 380-metre-long road to Chapora fort, as experts from the … Continue reading →

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Lokayukta order set aside by HC

http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=31294 Why even have the lokayukta it its orders can be set aside?  The orders issued disposing a bunch of petitions filed by Bhumika Cleantech Services and Ram Cleansers and developers, contracted beach cleaners whose services have since been terminated … Continue reading →

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Hot air balloon makes emergency landing

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/hot-air-balloon-makes-emergency-landing/articleshow/57741004.cms A hot air balloon had to make an emergency landing at Amlai-Panchawadi, Shiroda on Monday due to a technical snag. Sources confirmed that the balloon had developed a problem and the tour was discontinued.  Panchawadi’s former sarpanch Keshav Naik … Continue reading →

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Goa Govt sitting over new coastal plan

All plans for Goa will be considered on the basis of how the newly formed government will be able to rake in money!

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Ropeway project is hanging in the air

This was Cabral’s white elephant …lets see who decides to adopt it now

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24% of Goa beaches severely damaged: Report

PANAJI: Goa’s beaches, which attract a million tourists every year, are gradually reducing with erosion gnawing away nearly one-fourth of the state’s coastline. Around 25km of the 105km of the coastline has been severely damaged by erosion due to natural … Continue reading →

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