The mouth of the River Sal at Betul, where shifting sandbars and strong currents continue to pose navigational risks for fishing vessels.
Nine years on, an unfinished project, an unresolved risk at the Sal mouth
MARGAONearly a year after 27 crew members survived a seven-hour ordeal when their fishing vessel ran aground on a sandbar at the mouth of the River Sal, the long-pending training wall project remains mired in delays, leaving fishermen exposed to navigational hazards as the new fishing season commenced on Saturday.
Fishing trawlers line up at the overcrowded Kharewaddo jetty ahead of the new fishing season, highlighting the acute shortage of berthing space.
The real crisis is not at sea, but ashore
VASCOFor generations, the Kharewaddo fishing jetty in Vasco has been more than a landing point for fishing boats. It has sustained hundreds of traditional fishing families whose livelihoods, identity and heritage have been shaped by the Arabian Sea. Today, fishermen fear that neglect of the ageing jetty is threatening not
The auction shed under construction at the Malim Jetty. Anil Shankhwalker
Boat owners rue poor facilities, infra at Malim Jetty
PORVORIMThe fishing season ended on July 31 but dozens of trawlers are likely to move out of Malim Jetty only by August 15-20, as boat owners await the arrival of their workforce.But manpower is the least of their problems, as boat owners have constantly deplored poor facilities and infrastructure at...
FISHING IN TROUBLED WATERS
As Goa's fishing fleet returns to the Arabian Sea after the 61-day monsoon ban, the State's marine sector enters a new season facing multiple challenges. Climate uncertainty, rising costs, ageing infrastructure, illegal fishing and changing market demands are testing the resilience of an industry that supports thousands of livelihoods and remains integral to Goa's coastal economy. The Goan examines the challenges confronting the sector
Honda ZR-V: Premium hybrid with a refined personality
Ritesh MadhokThe Goan I PanajiHonda Cars India has expanded its premium portfolio with the launch of the all-new ZR
The mouth of the River Sal at Betul, where shifting sandbars and strong currents continue to pose navigational risks for fishing vessels.
SPOTLIGHT
Nine years on, an unfinished project, an unresolved risk at the Sal mouth
MARGAONearly a year after 27 crew members survived a seven-hour ordeal when their fishing vessel ran aground on a sandbar at the mouth of the River Sal, the long-pending training wall project remains mired in delays, leaving fishermen exposed to navigational hazards as the new fishing season commenced on Saturday.The...
FINANCE
7 frugal habits to protect finances amid US-Iran war
SHAILESH SHRIRAM TANPURETHE GOAN I PANAJIThe escalating conflict in the Middle East is dominating global headlines. While the fighting is taking place thousands of kilometres away, its economic effects can reach households in India through higher oil prices, increased shipping costs and rising inflation.Recent tensions have renewed concerns over two...
AUTO
Honda ZR-V: Premium hybrid with a refined personality
Ritesh MadhokThe Goan I PanajiHonda Cars India has expanded its premium portfolio with the launch of the all-new ZR-V e:HEV, priced at Rs 47.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) from Japan, the ZR-V sits above the City and Elevate to become the brand’s flagship offering in...
CYBERTECH
European regulators direct Meta to open WhatsApp access to rival AI chatbots
European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to provide competing artificial intelligence chatbot developers with free access to WhatsApp, marking a major intervention in the growing battle over control of digital platforms and AI services.The decision comes under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a landmark legislation designed to...
Far from its tranquil image, Goa has witnessed a spate of suicides in the last one year. Most of them are youth at the threshold of life. These tragedies reveal...
