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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Girish Chodankar on World Environment Day launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government, accusing it of promoting environmental destruction while projecting a pro-green image through symbolic initiatives. Chodankar alleged that the state government, headed by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, has overseen large-scale damage to Goa’s forests, hills, water bodies and fragile ecosystems, while simultaneously participating in plantation drives and awareness programmes. He said that no government in Goa’s history has spoken more about environmental protection while allowing what he termed as systematic ecological degradation in the name of development…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme (Goa DRS) marked a key milestone on World Environment Day 2026 with the inauguration of its first Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) at INS Mandovi, Verem, signalling the beginning of on-ground implementation of the circular economy initiative within a defence establishment. The installation, developed in partnership with Prakriti, the Indian Navy’s environmental wing at INS Mandovi, was formally inaugurated during a special programme attended by naval personnel and their families, who were also given a live demonstration of the system. Speaking on the occasion, Shefali Nair, President of the Navy Welfare and Wellness…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Devotees travelling to the Velankanni shrine are set to get improved rail connectivity, with plans underway to operate three special trains between Vasco da Gama and Velankanni during the upcoming pilgrimage season starting in August. According to August D’Costa, member of the Divisional Railway Users Consultative Committee nominated by South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes, a key meeting on the Velankanni special train service was held at Hubballi on May 27, where railway authorities confirmed the proposed operation of three special trains on the route. The first service is expected to depart from Vasco on August 27,…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: World Environment Day was observed across the Mormugao taluka on Thursday with political leaders, panchayat bodies and social organisations undertaking plantation drives, environmental awareness campaigns and infrastructure initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and improving local living conditions. At Bogmalo, Cabinet Minister Mauvin Godinho inaugurated a newly constructed sluice gate at Bhimut and flagged off the desilting of major nullahs in the village. The works are expected to improve drainage, prevent waterlogging during the monsoon and enhance environmental management in the coastal village. Addressing residents, Godinho said the projects formed part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) Annual Report 2025–26 was officially released by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant during the World Environment Day 2026 programme held in Panaji. The annual report release formed the central highlight of the event themed “Inspired by Nature for Climate & Our Future”, showcasing the State’s environmental performance, regulatory progress, and ongoing sustainability initiatives. Alongside the report launch, the event also witnessed the signing of an MoU between GSPCB, Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC), and Cacora ITI for introducing a Waste Management Technician course aimed at building skilled manpower in the…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Kankon Bhandari Samaj has submitted a formal representation to the State Election Commission, Goa, requesting that the Kankon Assembly Constituency be kept open under the general category and not reserved for any specific community. In a memorandum addressed to the State Election Commissioner in Panaji, the organisation stated that the constituency should remain accessible to all eligible candidates from the general category to ensure equal opportunity in the democratic process. The group further stated that if reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) is to be implemented in Goa as per constitutional provisions, it should be done through…

Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: In a swift inter-state operation, Valpoi Police apprehended a kidnapping accused wanted in Bihar and successfully rescued the victim, officials said. The accused, identified as Mithun Kumar, a resident of Begusarai, Bihar, was wanted in Singhaul Police Station Crime No. 124/2026 registered under Sections 96, 137(2), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in a kidnapping case. Acting on inputs, Valpoi Police staff traced and apprehended the accused within their jurisdiction. During the operation, the victim was also safely rescued. Police said both the accused and the rescued victim were later handed over to Singhaul Police…