MARGAO, March 26 -- Team Herald

Despite repeated demands to address the ongoing pollution, Colva Creek at the iconic Colva Beach remains choked with black sludge, sewage, and garbage, raising serious concerns among locals and tourists.

This unsightly pollution is tarnishing the beauty of the world-famous beach, while also posing a significant health hazard to locals and tourists.

Frustrated residents have blamed the Tourism Department and the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) for failing to act despite consistent appeals from both the public and local MLA Venzy Viegas for regular cleaning of the creek.

Locals have once again urged the Water Resources Department (WRD) to implement at least short-term solutions to mitigate the p...