Goa to have uniform colour code for government buildings, it won’t be saffron: CM Sawant
Panaji (PTI): Goa will soon have a uniform colour code for government buildings in the coastal state to improve their visual appeal, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said.
“To improve the visual appeal of government buildings, I propose to paint all government buildings with a uniform colour code,” he said.
When interrupted by the Opposition, the CM of the BJP-ruled state quipped that the colour won’t be "saffron".
He also said that the structural audit of all state government buildings would be done.
“The structural audit of government buildings has already been taken up. Based on the outcome of the detailed consultancy report, remedial measures (to strengthen the structures) will be undertaken on a fast track mode,” he said.
In the budget, the government has also proposed to take up the structural audit of all heritage buildings in the state, followed by the "restoration of all heritage buildings as per need".
The budget has proposed an allocation of Rs 273 crore for the construction of new government buildings, and maintenance and repairs of old structures.
“The repair work of South Goa’s Old Collectorate and Police Headquarters buildings has already begun,” he said.
The chief minister also proposed various eco-friendly initiatives, including vertical gardens to tackle heat islands in urban areas.
Sawant said that a new policy on road engineering and design will be introduced to construct green corridors along major highways to improve aesthetics and public safety.
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Police rescue 600 people from clutches of fraudsters in Bihar
Motihari (Bihar), (PTI): Nearly 600 people, including 79 minors, were rescued from the clutches of fraudsters in Bihar's East Champaran district, the police said on Monday.
The police also arrested three persons associated with a firm that allegedly used to lure youths and minors with fake job offers, only to hold them captive and extort money from their families.
“Acting on a tip-off, police raided the premises of the private firm in the Raxaul area of East Champaran district and rescued 495 youths and 79 minor boys from its premises," the East Champaran Police said in a statement.
The police arrested three persons and launched a manhunt to nab 17 absconding accused who have been named in the FIR, it said.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the firm used to detain people even for months after promising them jobs.
“Persons associated with the firm also extorted Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 from the parents of the victims. Investigations also revealed that victims were subjected to physical and psychological abuse by the accused," the statement said.
All 79 rescued minor boys were handed over to the Child Welfare Committee of Motihari, the district headquarters of East Champaran.
