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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has flagged the “complete failure” of agencies in implementing the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in the national capital and directed the chief secretary of the Delhi government to call a meeting of all stakeholders to discuss the issue. The top court observed it is a matter of immense importance that the 2016 Rules are implemented in their true letter and spirit in the capital city. “If we find that all other authorities do not come together and tell us the time-bound schedule for implementation of the 2016 Rules, the court may have to consider…

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah called a conferral of senior officials in Delhi on Sunday, said sources, in the wake of escalating crisis in Manipur – the latest trigger being the recovery of six bodies of people believed to have been kidnapped by insurgents. Mr Shah held the meeting soon after he returned from Maharashtra after cancelling his election rallies there. The meeting focused on reviewing the security situation in Manipur, the sources said. Another meeting with senior officials at the Ministry of Home Affairs has been scheduled for tomorrow. In another setback, the National People’s Party (NPP) withdrew…

Team Goemkarponn ANMOD: Vehicle traffic on the Anmod Ghat to and from Karnataka has been halted due to an accident that occurred last evening. Around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, a container truck broke down on the Goa-Belagavi road, causing a serious traffic jam. For over 17 hours, the cars are immobile. Long lines of cars are backed up on both sides of the road, despite the traffic police’s efforts to control the situation and try to get the cars out of the way. On the other hand, due to the construction of a protective wall next to the road at…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: Goa Medical College (GMC) today has doubled intake for physiotherapy to 20 seats. “Goa Medical College (GMC) is expanding opportunities with a 100% increase in physiotherapy seats, doubling the intake from 10 to 20,” said Health Minister Vishwajit Rane He further said that this expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening healthcare education and empowering future healthcare professionals in Goa. “With this increased capacity, more students can pursue their passion for physiotherapy and contribute to holistic patient care in the state,” he added Goa Medical College (GMC) is thinking of launching two new post-graduate programs in psychiatric medicine…

Porvorim, a bustling hub known for its strategic location and known as a satellite town for the capital city Panaji, is currently engulfed in chaos, all thanks to the ongoing construction of a much-needed flyover by the National Highways Authority. While the project from the Majestic Hotel to the Guirim highway promises to alleviate traffic congestion in the long term, the immediate reality is anything but orderly. Commuters and local businesses are facing an uphill battle as the construction project unfolds in a seemingly haphazard manner, raising concerns about both safety and efficiency. First and foremost, a critical question arises:…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Alleging mass conversion and environment destruction, Poinguinim Gramsabha demanded mandatory inspection of Galgibaga-Talpona Beach coast for gross CRZ violations at the Turtle Conservation Site in Canacona. Sundays gramsabha of Poinguinim vehemently discussed the multi-housing projects and other large projects within the Panchayat Area and their impacts upon the environment, local economies and communities. The members took strong view that nowadays, the multi-dwelling units have started coming up in the village by cutting hills illegally, filling up khazan lands, destroying mangroves, destroying the environment itself, affecting water resources, agriculture, grazing lands taking a heavy toll on other economic…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Gram Sabha of Poinguinim Village Panchayat discussed and deliberated over the MOEFCC Notification and made some brief observations at the Gram Sabha. The Gram Sabha members noted that Poinguinim village is included in the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) of the Western Ghats in the draft Notification published by MOEF&CC. The Gram Sabha members also noted that 318 residents of the village had written to MOEF&CC to retain Poinguinim village in the Western Ghats ESA. The members were notified that the draft ESA notification gave clear cut clarifications that all existing health care establishments will continue in…