NEW LOOK AMBULANCES TO HIT GOAN ROADS, VVIP AMBULANCE TOO
Panaji (Goa): Health department is all set to launch a fleet of ten new look ambulances in the State which would be unveiled at the hands of State Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar upon his arrival from the USA. “The first fleet of 10 ambulances with the new look are ready to be launched at the hands of chief minister Manohar…
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SALIGAO WASTE TREATMENT PLANT CAPACITY TO BE INCREASE TO 250 TONS PD
Panaji (Goa): With the State’s lone garbage treatment facility at Saligao yielding out great success, the Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has decided to enhance the waste handling capacity of the state-of-the-art plant to 250 tons per day from the existing 100 tons per day. The decision was taken during the GWMC meeting held on Monday chaired by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar….
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GOVT PLANS TO HAVE STATE RUN BUSES, POWERED BY CNG PRODUCED FROM GARBAGE
MARGAO (GOA): In a bid to power state run buses on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) produced from Garbage treatment plants of Goa, the Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar plans to start a trial on three ethanol powered buses in Goa before August 15. CM Parrikar revealed the plan while speaking at the STP plant inauguration in Margao. Parrikar told press and media…
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DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH SERVICES ISSUES GUIDELINE TO PREVENT MALARIA
Panaji (Goa): With the risk of vector borne diseases in the ongoing monsoon season, the Directorate of Health Services has appealed to the public to take preventive measures to check the transmission of malaria and other vector borne diseases. The month is also observed as Anti Malaria month throughout the country to enhance the level of awareness and encourage community…
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TREE PLANTATION PROGRAMME HELD AT PORVORIM
PORVORIM (GOA): To mark the occasion of Goa Revolution Day on June 18, Vidya Enclave Residents’ Association (VERA) organised a tree plantation programme at their premises in Porvorim. Minister of Rural Development Jayesh Salgaonkar planted trees in the presence of newly elected panch member of Reis Magos Panchayat along with newly formed VERA committee members with their families. In his address…
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A REVOLUTION TO SAVE THE WATERS OF GOA
PANAJI (GOA): On the occasion of Goa Revolution Day, the Goa ForGiving group along with Vishal Rawlley, Sudeep Dalvi and other community workers organised a water festival with boats at Rua de Ourem Creek. ‘The Red Boat’ by Vishal Rawlley which has created waves, was also present along with other boats. The Red Boat has been very important in cleaning garbage…
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THIRD DAY OF THE SIXTH ‘ALL INDIA HINDU CONVENTION’
BUILDING RAM TEMPLE IS EASILY POSSIBLE IF HINDUS ARE UNITED: BJP MLA T.RAJA SINGH PONDA (GOA): ‘Every Hindu wishes that Ram Temple is built in Ayodhya. The political parties raise the issue of Ram temple before elections and then forget once elections are over. Therefore, if all Hindus are united and demand Ram Mandir in unison, then building the temple will…
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GOVT TO CONDUCT ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Panaji (GOA): With increasing number of road accidents and subsequent deaths being reported this year, the Goa Government has decided to conduct safety audit of all the roads. During the State Road Safety Council Meeting, chaired by Minister for Transport Ramakrishna Dhavalikar it was decided to conduct the road safety audit of the existing roads. It is resolved to expedite the…
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WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO TAKE UP RESTORATION OF NATURAL WATER SPRINGS
PORVORIM (Goa): The Water Resources Department may take up rejuvenation and restoration of the natural water springs on priority basis across the state as it has been observed that many of the natural water springs are not in a good condition. Speaking to team TNV Water Resources and Fisheries Minister Vinod Palyekar said that there is an urgent need to restore…
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WHEN MR JUSTICE DESCENDS AT MIRAMAR BEACH FOR A CLEANUP DRIVE
Miramar (Goa): It was a rare gesture when state’s judiciary walked out of the Court halls and their chambers to contribute towards the drive to clean up Miramar beach on Thursday. The function was organized by Goa State Legal Authority, Goa Taluka Legal Authority, Corporation of City of Panaji and Forest department. The beach cleanliness drive was held in presence…
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