Category Archives: Beaches of Goa

Lucky 7 saga: govt oscillates on EIA study by NIO

When one enjoys political cover, one can get away with the gravest possible environmental blunders and the government will not say a thing. This is the case of MV lucky seven . Gopal khanda has gone away scot free for … Continue reading →

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Mighty waves eat into few South Goa beaches

“Well formation could be due to removal of sand by someone, which worsened due to the marine action. It’s strange that turbulent activities are witnessed post-monsoon too,” this is what Antonio Mascarenhas says. Do we need ask who could the … Continue reading →

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Shores dotted with garbage

Is Drishti not undertaking its part of cleaning the beaches? or is this another scam to fool the public? This is what happens when the government doesn’t apply itself and hand over beach cleaning to a company that is entrusted … Continue reading →

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gaana icon of the Day Oh Shacks: Violations galore along Baga-Calangute stretch

Why is the department not taking action on such violators? What makes it turn a blind eye despite reports on the new paper? and why is Azgaonkar passing off his responsibility? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/oh-shacks-violations-galore-along-baga-calangute-stretch/articleshow/62330256.cms As evening turns into night along the Calangute-Baga … Continue reading →

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Drug supply to Goa on rise as tourist season peaks: NCB

And they really want us to believe that that EDM’s happened without drugs? how can such large crowds of people be checked by a handful of officers? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/drug-supply-to-goa-on-rise-as-tourist-season-peaks-ncb/articleshow/62311622.cms The recent drug seizures in Delhi have confirmed that most contraband entering … Continue reading →

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Its chock-a-block on the coastal belt

A few days back there was a report of a drop in number of tourists, today we ready about the coastal villages being a mess due to traffic jams and blocks. When we don’t have proper infrastructure why have tourists … Continue reading →

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