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Unveiling the Rich Heritage of Chapora, Corjuem, Reis Magos, and Tiracol

Further inland, the crisis follows the rivers. Nisha Chari has been researching the Chapora River since a bridge began construction near her village in Ibrahampur, where the river enters Goa. What she documents is not just erosion, but how quickly a river can unravel when infrastructure arrives without regard for flow, sediment or people. “After the monsoons, the banks started collapsing, trees fell in, fields disappeared. What used to be stable land now shifts every monsoon.” Across Goa, the rivers that sustained agriculture, fishing, and drinking water are now under additional pressures from untreated sewage, mining runoff, sand extraction and rapid urban expansion. Multiple surveys, including findings from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2023 and 2024 indicated to increased biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and the presence of harmful pathogens in the seawater. These indicators simply mean that Goa’s waters are hazardous for swimming, water sports, and marine life. Studies by the National Institute of Oceanography have also confirmed widespread microplastic pollution in major estuaries such as the Mandovi, Zuari, Sal, and Terekhol, with fibres and fragments entering the food chain through commercially important fish. These surface impacts on water are closely tied to what is happening underground. Despite...

Goa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. This rise is tourism, especially in the modern era, can be attributed to the landmark Bollywood film Dil Chahta Hai. Several portions of the movie were filmed in Goa. Out of them, one of the most iconic scenes is at Chapora Fort. Such is the influence of the movie on modern day pop culture, that people lovingly call this place “Dil Chahta Hai Fort”. The history of this fort goes back to the 16th century when this place had a military outpost of Adil Shah of Bijapur. It is located at the spot where the Chapora River meets the Arabian Sea. The location carried strategic importance as it served as a watchtower to monitor the river traffic, which was an important commerce route and also served as a defensive fortification against sea attacks. The name Chapora comes from the area’s earlier name Shahapura (which means Town of the Shah) back when the area came under Adil Shah’s territory. Eventually the fort was captured by the Portuguese for whom it was of immense importance, because this spot became the northern outpost of the Old Conquests, also known as Velhas Conquistas. The Old Conquests were the areas of Goa which were incorporated into the Portuguese territory in the 16th century. Beyond this area, to the north of the Chapora river, the area of Pernem was under the control of the Maharaja of Sawantwadi. Eventually, more areas were added under the Portuguese territory during the New Conquests, or Novas Conquistas during the 18th century. This expansion included the area of Pernem. Therefore, the Portuguese did not have any further need of this fort as the area beyond the river came under their control. Therefore the fort lost its strategic importance at that time. Through its history, the control of the fort has been transferred across different empires, thus reflecting the geopolitical dynamics of those times. Once upon a time, the fort had a barracks, an officer’s quarters and a church dedicated to St. Anthony within its walls, of which little remains today. It is also said that the fort had secret tunnels, to give the people within the fort a safe passage to escape in case of a breach. Today, the outer walls of the fort remain. The turrets at the end of the bastions are one of the most fascinating aspects of the fort’s architecture. The fort remains a hugely popular tourist destination, as people enjoy the fort’s architecture and the sweeping views of the sea.

Once an important military landmark, this centuries old fort regained its popularity in modern times due to an iconic Bollywood film.

Goa Football Association's Ethics Committee has issued a chargesheet to 14 footballers, predominantly from Chapora Yuvak Sangh, for alleged match-fixing in the 2025-26 season. The investigation, led by Retired DSP Sandesh T Chodankar, resulted in formal charges and demands responses from the players within 10 days.

JOVITO LOPES PANJIM: Having acted swiftly, the Goa Police and Goa Football Association (GFA) have sent a stern message that allegations of corruption relating to match-fixing will be dealt with speedily and effectively after Chapora Yuvak Sangh became the first club to accuse some of their own play… (Source: www.heraldgoa.in)

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