Illegal sand mining is a multi-million Crore scam: Study
An NGO released a 300-page document and video clippings on illegal sand mining in coastal Karnataka (Southwest India) and that’s a scam worth more than Rs 850 crore per annum. (1 Crore Rupees = 10 Million Rupees).
Sea, sun, sand and South Africa: readers’ favourite beaches
The surging surf, exotic wildlife and dramatic settings of South Africa’s beaches place the country among the best for shoreline experiences.
Downgraded Earl lashes Belize
Packing winds of up to eighty-miles-per-hour, Tropical Storm Earl hit the coast of Belize on Thursday morning, downing trees and cutting power and while forecasters say it is expected to weaken, heavy rains are likely through Friday.