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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that increasing incidents of Fire not only cause property loss but also lead to Poor Air Quality Index, which is detrimental to our health. “Increasing incidents of Fire not only cause property loss but also leads to Poor Air Quality Index, which is detrimental to our health. Let’s exhibit more awareness and caution to prevent fires caused by carelessness,” said Khaunte. As per the official release, the Indian Air Force is coordinating with the Indian Navy and the civil administration in combating forest fires in the affected areas of the coastal state.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed a Mi-17 helicopter to contain the devastating forest fire in Goa that rages for the sixth day. The IAF’s Mi-17 on Thursday joined the Indian Navy helicopters that were earlier deployed to put out the fire in Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary that has been burning since Monday. “Today’s operations have seen this helicopter flying multiple missions dispensing almost 22,000 litres of water to fight the fire,” the IAF said in a release on Thursday. Indian Air Force is coordinating with the Indian Navy and the civil administration in combating forest fires…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Ranjita Pai, former general secretary of Goa Pradesh Mahila Morcha of the BJP, on Thursday took charge as the chairperson of the Goa State Commission for Women (GSCW) and said that she intends to introduce the concept of a family counselling programme to stop divorce. The post was lying vacant since March 2022. Sources said that around 300 cases are pending in GSCW. Ranjita Pai holds master’s degrees in pharmacy and social work. After her appointment as chairperson of GSCW, she resigned from her post in the BJP. Speaking to IANS, Pai said that she feels proud…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Social Welfare is implementing the State Scheme “Mukhyamantri Dev Darshan Yatra Yojana” to provide one-time travel assistance on pilgrimage a lifetime to Senior Citizens to visit sacred holy places outside Goa as per the itineraries decided by the Government of Goa from time to time. Since there are a huge number of applications to go to Tirupati received, the department has decided to keep the receipt of the applications to Tirupati on hold until further order. In this regard, the public are requested to take note of teh same.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: India Tourism, under Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, organized a successful Heritage Walk cum Cleaning Drive at the Aguada Jail Museum in Candolim, Goa, on 9th March 2023. The event aimed to create awareness among the youth about the importance of heritage conservation and cleanliness. The participation of around 45 members of the Yuva Tourism Club from three prominent educational institutes-Institute of Hotel Management, Porvorim; Goa College of Home Science, Panaji; and Dnyanprassarak Vidyalaya, Mapusa – was the highlight of the event. Anil Joglekar, a Government of Goa-approved tourist guide, shared valuable insights into the history…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane informed that 41 flames have been put out, and any potential reoccurrence is being closely watched. “The IAF and Indian Navy are providing aircraft support while The Forest Department has deployed enough troops to put out the seven small active fires. All 41 flames have been put out, and any potential reoccurrence is being closely watched,” said Rane. He further said that of 7 (most of them minor) is still burning as of today, out of which 41 have been put out. Indian Air Force Helicopter will start an aerial recce at 10…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress celebrated the Women’s day in the presence of President Bai Beena S. Naik, Vice President Sonal Malvankar, Quepem MLA Bab Altone D’costa, Curtorim Zilla Parishad Member Bai Michelle Rebelo, Key Note Speaker Jennifer Miranda & Goa Mahila Congress Functionaries. President of GPMC Smt. Beena S. Naik welcomed the dignitaries & all the Mahilas & gave the report of the activities conducted by the Mahila Congress. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, while addressing all the Mahila Block Presidents, said that women are undoubtedly victims of discriminatory & regressive practices which are followed in…