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Pradeep Padgaonkar India is a treasure trove of varied flora and fauna. Many species were seeing a rapid decline in numbers. At the turn of the 20th century, India was home to close to 40,000 tigers. But, a census in 1972 showed this number drastically reduced to about 1827. Wildlife sanctuaries are naturally occurring areas where endangered species are protected from poaching, hunting, and predation. Here, animals are not bred for commercial exploitation. The species are protected from any sort of disturbance. Animals are not allowed to be captured or killed inside the sanctuaries. A wildlife sanctuary is declared by…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Yonex – Sunrise All India Sub Junior Badminton Ranking Tournament 2024 organized by the Goa Badminton Association under the aegis of the Badminton Association of India and in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Goa reached an exciting climax. The finals, set to take place at Peddem, promise a series of thrilling matches across multiple categories. In the U15 Boys Singles, Neeraj Nair P.S. from Tamil Nadu, seeded 16th, will face Shashank Vanamala from Telangana, seeded 13th. Both players have demonstrated exceptional skills and determination throughout the tournament, setting the stage for an electrifying final. The…

Goemkarponn Desk DABOLIM: The Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 11 (Goa) along with Mormugao Port Authority conducted a Area level pollution response exercise from May 15-16, 2024 at MPA premises. The exercise aimed to enhance cooperation among various stakeholders involved in maritime pollution response,validate and practice Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for pollution response and assess the preparedness of the state of Goa, MPA and minor ports and partner agencies in handling pollution related incidents. The event was inaugurated by the Deputy Chairman of Mormugao Port Trust, Goa, Shri Satish Honnakkatte. In his keynote address, he emphasized the crucial role…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) has announced a significant initiative aimed at bolstering mental health care services within educational settings across Goa. This move is in alignment with the Commission’s duty to uphold the Convention on the Rights of the Child and focuses on improving care for children requiring special protection. The Commission has identified an urgent need for a larger and more qualified pool of mental health professionals in schools, which has led to the recommendation for the expansion of discipline degrees within counselling services. Furthermore, the GSCPCR proposes a crucial…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of the construction of a crucial manhole in St. Inez, located near the Sheetal Hotel junction. This infrastructure project, featuring a depth of 4 meters and a diameter of 3 meters, represents a major engineering achievement despite numerous challenges. The excavation was carried out with utmost care to avoid any damage to the gas line passing through the excavation chamber. Sewage Pumping Line: The existing sewage pumping line, which transports sewage from the Don Bosco pumping station to the STP, had to…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Robust governmental policies, incentivizing renewable energy investments and fostering integrated regional energy markets are pivotal for advancing sustainable energy solutions, said key speakers at the recently held International Conference on Sustainable Energy Economics at the Goa Institute of Management’s (GIM) Sanquelim campus. The experts also extolled the significance of clay as a sustainable, eco-friendly building material. Held in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association (APAEA), Australia, the conference aimed to advance sustainable energy solutions in the Asia-Pacific region through economic strategies and policies. The conference featured a lineup of distinguished speakers, including Prof. Dr Paresh Kumar…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: ‘Stargazing at Aguad’, an educational and entertaining initiative, is a collaborative initiative between The Aguad and Cosmic Ventures, an organisation dedicated to offering curated night sky-gazing experiences. The event allows participants to access the beauty of skies and constellations through powerful telescopes and informative insights provided by astronomy experts. “The ‘Stargazing at Aguad’ event enables families to plan a late summer evening outing involving stargazing and cosmic storytelling to gain insights into night skies ahead of the monsoons. The Aguad’s location along the serene Sinquerim coastline with minimal artificial lighting from surrounding areas renders it the ideal…