To ensure safe immersion during Ganesh Chaturthi, Drishti Marine will deploy trained lifesavers at 47 immersion points, including 35 beaches and 12 inland water bodies across Goa. The teams will be present on key visarjan days to assist worshippers, guide rituals safely, and manage emergencies.
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Goa Police Leads the Way with First-Ever Sensitisation Training on Disability Rights
In a pioneering move for inclusive policing, Goa Police, in collaboration with DEPwD, the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, and iProbono India, successfully concluded a four-day sensitisation and awareness training on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Held from August 18–21 in Panjim, the training equipped over 650 police officers with the tools to engage persons with disabilities with empathy and dignity.
Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Releases Tarun Bharat’s Ganesh Aarti Book
Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant officially released Tarun Bharat’s Ganesh Aarti book, in the presence of MLAs Shri Kedar Naik, Shri Sankalp Amonkar, former MLA Shri Damu Naik, and Editor Shri Sagar Jawdekar. The release marks the beginning of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the state.
South Goa Collector Inaugurates District Level Chaturthi Exhibition in Margao
Collector South Goa, Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, along with Project Director DRDA (South Goa), Smt. Deepali Naik, inaugurated the 4-day District Level Chaturthi Exhibition at SGPD Ground, Margao. Organized by Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission and DRDA (South Goa), the exhibition will remain open to the public till August 25, 2025.
Goa University Alumna Dr. Elizabeth Maya Honored with Prestigious SEA Award
Goa University alumna Dr. Elizabeth Maya, from the School of Chemical Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious Service Excellence and Accountability (SEA) Award by the California Energy Commission, bringing global recognition to her alma mater.
