New Delhi: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday suggested photos of people spitting on roads after eating pan masala should be clicked and published in newspapers for the public to see. Addressing a ‘Swacch Bharat Abhiyan’ event organised by the Nagpur civic body, Gadkari recalled he used to throw away the chocolate wrapper outside his car in the past. On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Gadkari emphasised maintaining cleanliness to protect the ecology and pitched for an environment free of single-use plastic. “People are very smart. After eating chocolates, they discard the wrapper immediately. However, when they visit foreign…
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Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo remarked that if we continue opposing tourism-related activities, we may have to seek work outside of Goa. When the MLA brought up the topic of the Sunburn festival being held in the state, he emphasized that the festival should only be planned after residents had been consulted. Lobo said, “If we oppose everything, then tourism will stop,” in response to a query regarding the resistance to the Sunburn festival. Where do we look for work? Should we venture beyond Goa? Lobo expressed his approval of the Sunburn festival taking place in his district.…
Hyderabad: Top stars of the Telugu film industry have come out strongly against Telangana Minister Konda Surekha’s remarks linking Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao with the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Veteran actor Chiranjeevi said in a post on X that he was “extremely pained” to see the “disgraceful remarks” by the minister. “It is a shame that celebs and members of film fraternity become soft targets as they provide instant reach and attention. We as Film Industry stand united in opposing such vicious verbal assaults on our members,” Mr Chiranjeevi said. “No one…
New York: Representing India alongside global change-makers, Luke Coutinho – an expert in integrative and lifestyle medicine – was invited to the recently concluded 79th Session of the UNGA Disruptors Summit 2024 in New York City. The summit was hosted on September 21, at the United Nations during the General Assembly. The summit was chaired by Kunal Sood, who has partnered with several Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and ethical brands to launch transformative initiatives, as well as Ambassador Stan Smith, permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the United Nations. “I am deeply grateful and honoured to have been part of…
Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: In a celebratory event held as part of the ongoing Seva Pakhwada, total 10 National Medal winners in Para olympics were felicitated by the Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte. The event marked a significant occasion in recognising the extraordinary achievements of para-athletes who have overcome physical limitations to excel on the national stage. The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including the Seva Pakhwada Coordinator Shri Premanand Mhambre who extended a formal welcome to the dignitaries and attendees, BJP Mahila Morcha President Smt. Aarti Bandodkar, ZP Member Smt. Anita Thorat, BJP OBC Morcha…
Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff flagged off the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition from Ocean Sailing Node, INS Mandovi, Goa on 02 Oct 24. This landmark event marks a significant milestone in Naval ocean sailing history as the first ever circumnavigation of the globe onboard a sailing vessel by Indian women in double handed mode. The expedition symbolises India’s maritime endeavours, showcasing nation’s prominence in global maritime activities and Indian Navy’s commitment to excellence and women empowerment. The flag off ceremony was witnessed by VAdm V Srinivas , FOCINC (South), VAdm Arti Sarin,…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Congress President Amit Patkar said that anti-social elements are trying to create communal unrest in Goa with muscle power patronised by section of party in power. It is most unfortunate that certain anti-social elements are trying to create communal unrest in Goa with muscle power patronised by section of party in power. “It is shocking that Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant who holds Home portfolio is totally silent on the incidents at Canacona and Cuncolim, said Amit Patkar. We all should remain alert at all times to maintain peace and harmony. We must support each other during…







