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PANAJI: World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainability. To mark the 50th World Environment Day, and as the G20 meetings under the Indian Presidency in 2023 are focussed on the theme, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” which translates to, “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” an art installation of a fish, ‘The Plastic Pallu’, was inaugurated at Miramar beach. This larger-than-life sculpture that portrays a magnificent fish, crafted entirely from discarded plastic waste, was inaugurated by Dr Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa and Sanjit Rodrigues, Nodal Officer G20. A closer look at…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: The Colvale kidnapping case took an ugly turn on Monday evening with the arrest of one more accused and the victim girls disclosing sexual assault. Mapusa SDPO Jivba Dalvi said the statements of both the minor victim girls were recorded, wherein they stated that they were sexually abused by the accused persons. Based on the statement, another accused person, Vikas Mukhiya, 19 yrs R/o Bicholim N/o Bihar, was arrested and is presently under police custody. This takes the total number of arrests in the case to three accused persons. Also, as minor girls have revealed sexual abuse,…

Goemkarponn desk CALANGUTE: On the very day when Goa and the World celebrated Environment Day, there was an incident wherein a builder “destroyed” the environment. Eyewitnesses said that One Akhil Gupta forcibly uprooted a more than 200-year-old Banyan Tree on the boundary of his property by excavating mud and cutting the roots. It is evident that mud was removed by engaging JCB and cutting the tree’s roots shows the developer’s clear intention to uproot the tree from the site as it disturbed the development activities. It is also understood through reliable sources that two electricity poles at the side of…

Goemkrponn desk VASCO: Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), on the occasion of World Environment Day, announced 5 necessary measures under the “Harit Sagar ” program MPA Chairman Dr N Vinodkumar also said that the JSW would take up a dome structure in the port to curb coal pollution “The ports worldwide are taking environment-friendly measures, and we will do the same. The central Government has already launched the Harit Sagar policy, a green port initiative to achieve climate goals. We will have five initiatives under the Harit Sagar Program to curb pollution and achieve Climate Goals,” said Dr Vinodkumar “We will…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Minister for Environment Nilesh Cabral said that each individual should owe up responsibility when it comes to protecting the environment, and that is how we can all make a difference. He spoke at the World Environment Day 2023 celebrations organized by Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) today at Saligao. He said that power consumption has increased because of the floating population, adding that the Government has been encouraging the use of renewable energy like solar power in households, but this has yet to be welcomed widely at individual levels in Goa. He stressed how it’s vital…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The Schools are open today, with many students attending the first day of school. However, the parents had urged the government that Considering the heatwave, there is growing demand to postpone the reopening of schools and Higher secondary by one week in Monsoon by the following Monday when rain showers are expected and temperatures fall. The parents at Savoiverem said they Parent themselves tired of a scorching heat wave, and it would be difficult for their children to bear the scorching heat in Classroom. The temperature is still prevailing at 35 degrees Celsius, and hot heat is…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: C.Krishniah Chetty Group of Jewellers has brought the finest designer jewellery to Goa with a three-day exhibition sale showcasing the most exclusive designs for Goans. The exhibition began on 3rd-5th June 2023 at Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim, and will begin on 7th-8th June 2023 at Nanutel Hotel, Margao-Goa, from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm. The exhibition was inaugurated at the hands of Ms. Sonia Shirsat National Awardee, Fado Singer, Goa. This year’s collection includes a fine range of rings, neckpieces, and solitaire diamonds which bring together traditional and contemporary creations with excellence in design and quality to give…