Goa AAP MLA meets Karnataka WRD chief, raises Mhadei issue
PANAJI: Goa AAP MLA Venzy Viegas has stepped up efforts to oppose the diversion of Mhadei waters to the Malaprabha basin, meeting Karnataka Water Resources Department (WRD) Chief Engineer Rajesh Chavan and submitting a formal representation against the proposed diversion today.Viegas called for a joint multidisciplinary committee comprising representatives from Goa and Karn
Environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar sounds alarm over Kalasa water diversion
PANAJI: Environmentalist and secretary of the Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan, Rajendra Kerkar, has accused Karnataka of diverting water from the Kalasa tributary into the Malaprabha basin at Kankumbi, while criticising Goa Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar for allegedly denying the diversion.Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Kerkar said Shirodkar’s statement that Karnatak
