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Loss of heritage fields

Significant concrete work is taking place in the fields of Guirim along National Highway 66, leading to destruction on both sides of the heritage fields. Landfilling for the sewage treatment project and construction of flyover blocks are underway. These once-green fields were neglected by farmers and the government, leading to illegal constructions.

Despite efforts by some farmers, the irrigation channels remained unused. Authorities are now rapidly repairing clogged culverts to address waterlogging, potentially transforming the area into a concrete jungle. Concerns about preserving agricultural land for increased production remain largely unaddressed.


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Goa needs a soldier for MP

Arwin Mesquita, Colva
Published Apr 27, 2024, 12:17 AM IST
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Sitting through the GBA presentations from various speakers on 25th April in Margao, I was horrified to see the scale of land conversions and destruction of land/forests/trees/wildlife currently in progress. The Congress party, I admit has made many mistakes, but the selection of Captain Viriato, an ex-Navy Man and Kargil war veteran, can be recorded as one of the best decisions the party has made (better late than never).  Captain Viriato has a clean background,…

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