Records smashed as Olive Ridleys put 45 thousand eggs in Goa basket
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 Olive Ridley turtles have laid an unprecedented 45,493 eggs on Goa's beaches this season, breaking past records. The state forest department's conservation initiatives are credited for this surge. Despite some challenges in hatching rates, Agonda and Morjim beaches stood out with significant contributions of hatchlings making it to the ocean.
A tragic stampede at the Lairai Devi temple in Goa’s Shirgao village claimed six lives and left around 80 injured during the fire-walking ritual of the Lairai Zatra festival. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed the fatalities and pledged full support to victims' families. Five of the injured are critical and on ventilator support, according to state health minister Vishwajit Rane. Prime Minister Modi extended condolences. The Lairai Zatra is one of Goa's most important Hindu festivals. Deadly stampedes are a recurring risk at large religious gatherings in India.
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Tuesday, 17 September 2024
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