Tag: South Goa

Human Interest

Jonty Rhodes Compares Delhi’s Toxic Air to Goa’s Clean Breeze: “Hardto Digest”

Tanisha Cardozo

South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes has raised concerns over Delhi’s worsening air pollution, describing it as “hard to digest.” Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rhodes shared that while passing through Delhi en route via Ranchi, he was grateful to live in a small fishing village in South Goa, contrasting its clean air with Delhi’s toxic smog. Using the hashtags #AQI and #whats2Bdone, Rhodes shared a photo of his children playing football on a Goan beach, adding that if they were in Delhi, they would likely be playing indoors. His post comes as Delhi faces its worst air quality levels this year.

Business

Bank of Baroda Installs Water Purifiers at Cutbona Jetty to Support Fishing Community

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Bank of Baroda has installed two water purifiers at Cutbona Jetty in South Goa as part of its CSR program, providing safe drinking water to over 150 jetty workers and strengthening its commitment to coastal communities.

Events in Goa

South Goa Collector Inaugurates District Level Chaturthi Exhibition in Margao

Tanisha Cardozo

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.

Events in Goa

Konkani Should Be Used in Administration Too: Ramesh Gaonkar

Tanisha Cardozo

At the inauguration of the third Official Language Training class for government employees in Madgaon, linguist and scholar Ramesh Gaonkar emphasized the richness of Konkani and called for its broader use in administration. The session was inaugurated by the Additional District Collector of South Goa.

EduConnect

Sarvodaya High School Plants Seeds of Change with Green Drive in Collaboration with Forest Department

Tanisha Cardozo

Sarvodaya Educational Society’s High School, Curchorem, partnered with the Forest & Marine Department, South Goa, on July 30, 2025, for a sapling distribution and plantation drive. With 815 saplings distributed, interactive eco-awareness sessions, and active student participation under the campaign "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam," the initiative reinforced the school’s commitment to sustainability.