THURSDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2026

Key role seagulls play in keeping beaches clean

Goa is known for its beaches and during the winter season we can see role seagulls play on beaches. The seagulls play an important role in cleaning shores. The birds keep the sand clean by eating all small insects, pests, etc. Recently seagulls were seen around the shores of Caranzalem in the morning. Months ago a tourist vehicle was booked for driving on Arrosim  beach and killing seagulls. The birds help in ecology balance and should not be disturbed during their visits.  Goa will witness many such birds in this season especially in North Goa.



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Sancoale church needs to be rebuilt

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Jan 15, 2024, 12:00 AM IST
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The feast of St Joseph Vaz, patron of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman will be celebrated tomorrow, January 16, at the old church of Our Lady of Health at Sancoale. The Sancoale Church was built in 1606 and dedicated to the patronage of Our Lady of Health. This church however caught fire in 1834. Yet Its frontispiece still stands on the bank of the Zuari river. The present Sancoale Church was formerly a chapel founded in 1783. The Sancoale Church was elevated to the rank of…

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