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Climate change and urbanisation spelling doom
At least four people died in Pune city due to flash floods last week. The situation had turned so bad…
Rapid urbanisation leading to dilution of Goan architecture, says architect Velho
CALANGUTE: The artificially induced demand for land in Goa is leading to the loss of polycentric urbanism which is the…
Ponda’s precious green hills under threat amidst rapid urbanisation
Local activists rally to preserve natural beauty as development projects threaten environmental balance
Bengaluru water crisis: Lessons for Goa Bengaluru city is reportedly facing severe water scarcity amid its worst drought in 30-40 years with apartment owners scrambling for water, amidst dried-up bore-wells and overburdened tanker services. Urbanisation,
The pit, dug for a gas pipeline, has been left unattended, say locals, who claim they have not spotted a…
Taleigao’s Francisco de Almeida, the lone ranger sustaining his agricultural heritage amidst urbanisation
TALEIGAO: In the midst of Taleigao’s urbanisation, Francisco de Almeida stands as a lone ranger, cultivating the farmland between Copperlead…
Vagaries of urbanisation: Due to years of neglect and disuse, Canacona’s picturesque ponds face bleak future
Locals are pushing for the rejuvenation of these water bodies, which will help preserve and protect the local ecology as…
Urbanisation of Canacona leading to increased discharge of sewage in fields
Poses threat to agriculture fields and human health