So far the Mining has been a nuisance only for East Goans, and the so called concerned activists in the west Goa were not at all bothered about the pollution (dust and noise) and traffic hazards suffered by East Goans. The Oscar led Regional Plan Bachao Abhiyan had only one agenda RP and no other issue for Goa and the name GBA was a misnomer. But this news about digu-ing in Old Goa is a precursor, to things to come. The day is not far when West Goans will also be inhaling dust and dying under truck wheels. Read: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Mining-activity-4km-from-Old-Goa/articleshow/7518510.cms Rajendra