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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said on Monday that Bitumen used in road construction is a major cause of pollution. Speaking during a World Environment Day function here, Dhavalikar said, “Bitumen used in road construction is a major cause of pollution. In India, we need 10 million tonnes of Bitumen on average every year. This Bitumen emits pollutants into the atmosphere. To combat this form of pollution, the Union government has attempted to make Bitumen from rice. The government is making all efforts to take considerable steps to control this form of air pollution in all sectors.”…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: In a rare honour, Sarpanch of Village panchayat Agonda Prettal Fernandes hailed as youngest sarpanch of the village, represented Goa at the World Environment Day  (WED-2023) Celebrations, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on Monday. World Environment Day 2023 is celebrated with a thrust on Mission Life. The function organised by MoEFCC was attended and addressed by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the function through video conferencing. Incidentally, this year’s World Environment Day theme is ‘Solutions to Plastic Pollution’. Agonda Grampanchayat is the lone and only panchayat from Goa State shortlisted for the…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Stating joint efforts are the need of the hour to protect a healthy environment, Forests (Wildlife) celebrated World Environment Day (WED)-2023 by planting Mangroves saplings on the coast of Talpona near Galgibaga beach in Canacona on Monday. Dy. Conservator of Forest Aniket Naikgaunkar, speaking on occasion, informed the importance of mangroves trees in the healthy maintenance of the environment and Sarpanch of VP Poinguinim Savita Tawadkar, in her speech, appreciated the participation of the villagers in such noble deeds to helping protect the environment. Naikgaunkar informed under MISHTI – Healthy mangroves wealthy coast program of the Government…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Two teenagers from Bengaluru were among three persons rescued at the Arossim beach in South Goa, while five other persons were rescued at other beaches in the state, even as alert Drishti Marine lifeguards also traced five children who went missing along the coastline over the weekend. The two teenagers from Bengaluru, aged 13 and 18 years, and the third person, a 49-year-old, were part of a family who were swimming in the sea off Arossim beach when they were swept away by an extremely strong wave. Drishti Marine lifesavers stationed at the South Goa beach observed…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The Ponda Locals, including activists, have urged the PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral, CM Pramod Sawant, and Minister Ravi Naik to set up additional water storage tanks for Ponda City locals. He said the water tank is located at Saint Merry Highschool, but they are presently facing a water crisis as there is a limited water supply and no pressure to tap water. The locals residing high in the building face difficulty getting water and have informed PWD AE at Daag Ponda. He said there has been an acute water crisis for the past three days. He said…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Last weekend, JCB machines involved in road digging near Sai Service damaged the water line, causing water shortages for Curti and Ape-Priol areas. Locals were irked as they saw lakhs of litre going to waste when they needed severely to meet the summer heat. The Kavlem locals also complained of frequent damage to water pipelines. The Pondaitees, too, complained of similar problems. Viraj Sapre said there needs to be supervision by PWD Officials, and the Contractor involved in damage must be paying for water and power lines. Naresh Naik at Apewal said the Contractor should start digging…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: On Monday, Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) Felicitated Driver Shekar Bhat for driving the KTC bus for 20 years without a single accident. Bhat was Felicitated at the hands of Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar in the presence of KTCL Vice Chairman Kritesh Gaonkar, General Manager Sanjay Ghate and others. Speaking to the media, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar said that driver Shekar Bhat had got national recognition as an accident-free driver. “It is a matter of pride that Kadamba buses which are our lifeline, are being recognised at the National level due to the achievement by Shekar Bhat.…