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Sunburn on? Goa Police plan for security of event

PANAJI
It seems Goa police are confident that despite ongoing controversies, the Sunburn Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival will take place again this year.

In a crucial meeting with Chief Security Liaison Officers (CSLOs) from key installations on Thursday, Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Kumar emphasized the need to strengthen security measures.

He also called for improvements in physical infrastructure, laying down robust security protocols, and close coordination between agencies, particularly in light of a series of key upcoming events and festivities such as Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, the decennial exposition of St Francis Xavier, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), WAVES and the Sunburn festival.

A press release stated that the DGP stressed the importance of upgrading the skills of security personnel, conducting regular audits, and holding periodic inter-agency meetings. Senior officers of the Goa Police were also present at the high-level meeting.

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Paddy losses in Bardez estimated at Rs 69 lakh

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Aug 9, 2024, 1:33 AM IST
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Paddy losses in Bardez estimated at Rs 69 lakh

MAPUSAAbout 250 hectares of paddy fields in Bardez taluka have been damaged due to heavy rainfall over the last two months, causing losses to 951 farmers to the tune of Rs 69 lakh.Several paddy fields in the taluka have been submerged in rainwater due to continuous rains.The Mapusa Zonal Agricultural Office has received around 951 applications from affected farmers till August 8.The paddy fields damaged have been reported in Aldona, Nachinola, Assagao, Pomburpa, Siolim,…

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