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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that Goa aims to decarbonise all sectors of the economy by 2050. “We have also been able to identify high potential areas where the introduction of appropriate renewable energy technologies, energy and resource-efficient practices, backed by the appropriate policy and regulatory measures can yield the maximum environmental, economic, and social returns,” the CM said. The chief minister said other critical sectors, such as transport, industry, health, agriculture and fisheries, as well as food, are ready to implement a series of people-centric schemes, along with awareness drives and skilling programs to ensure faster…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Scheduled Tribe (ST) community members have threatened to boycott the upcoming Lok Sabha election in 2024 if the government fails to reserve assembly seats for them before the parliamentary elections, despite the Centre rejecting Goa’s proposal for political reservation to ST. The group has been calling for political reservation based on the 2011 census, which shows that the ST make up 10.27% of the State’s total population. They are united under the banner of the “Mission Political Reservation for Scheduled Tribe of Goa” (MPRSTG). According to MPRSTG President John Fernandes in an interview with The Goan, the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Even though there have been rare dengue occurrences in recent weeks throughout the State, the prolonged dry spell is keeping health department officials on their toes as they prepare to deal with a potential outbreak. When it rained nonstop in July, the State recorded at least one dengue case per day. The succeeding dry spell is concerning because it gives the perfect environment for the dengue mosquito to develop, according to Dr. Kalpana Mahatme, who oversees the State’s national vector borne illness prevention program. 110 confirmed dengue cases have been reported in the State from January to…

 Goemkarponn Desk CURCHOREM: ‘Rongit Pavsallo’ a cultural entertainment programme with theme “Goenche Donde” (Goan Business) was organised by Guardian Angel Parish Youth, Curchorem at church premises on the Independence Day. After lighting the traditional lamp by the Parish Priest Fr. Vital Miranda, Assistant Parish Priest Fr. Ashlif Correia, Sr. Veron Mendoca and Nicholau, the function began with a short prayer service and prayer dance presented by the children. To mark the occasion various programmes were organised for the children like Fancy Dress competition, Collecting the chocolates, Filling the bottle with handkerchief, make hole in the biscuit and Uklun Bizuia including…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: Stating Medicinal plants have been useful since ancient times, Canacona Municipal council Chairperson Ramakant Naikgaunkar appealed, not only to plant more medicinal plants for the sake of planting, but ensure its growth and wellbeing is monitored effectively. Naikgaunkar was speaking at Medicinal Plant Display And Distribution programme at Canacona Health Centre, Chaudi on Saturday. Earlier inaugurating the program Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar Speaking on this occasion, congratulated the CHC for taking the initiative and further said. ‘In pre-Eras, these plant were widely used to treat our all kinds of sicknesses and ailments. Everyone should be aware of the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Akasa Air, India’s most dependable and affordable airline, today completed one year of commercial operations in the Indian skies. The airline operated its first commercial flight on 07 August 2022 from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, presenting an empathetic service culture, more affordable choices and greater connectivity to Indians, ushering in a new phase of growth for Indian aviation. Fastest-growing airline with unprecedented network and fleet expansion With an initial fleet induction plan of adding one brand new aircraft every 15 days, Akasa Air has created the record of becoming one of the fastest-growing airlines in the 120-year history…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Karnataka Excise team has seized lakhs worth of liquor being illegally transported outside Goa, at Kankumbi in Karnataka. The liquor was concealed in a specially-made compartment inside the truck. The driver has been arrested and the Goa-registered truck has been seized. The Karnataka excise team informed that the liquor and the seized truck were together worth Rs 27.5 lakh.