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Suggest solution to mining crisis, Goa BJP tells Congress

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Panaji, May 31 (IANS) Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik on Thursday said Goa’s opposition party Congress should suggest a solution to the mining impasse in the coastal state.

Addressing a press conference in Panaji, Naik said that the March ban on mining by the Supreme Court was causing immense hardship to people in the mining belt in Goa.

“A solution is important. Who comes up with a solution is not important. Let them (Congress) come to us with a solution to resolve the mining crisis. We will definitely consider it,” Naik, a Lok Sabha MP from North Goa, told reporters here.

A delegation of state Ministers and legislators had gone to Delhi on Thursday to lobby with central Ministers and law officers to resolve the issue.

“The delegation met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and the Attorney General of India. They may also meet BJP President Amit Shah and even try to meet PMO officials. Everyone is trying their best to resolve the problem,” Naik said.

In response, Goa Congress Spokesperson Dayanand Sopte said that the ruling party was “playing” with the sentiments of those affected by the mining ban.

“They are in power both in the state and at the Centre and still have the audacity to ask us for a solution to the problem. This is a very, very bad joke on the people of Goa, especially those in the mining belt,” Sopte told IANS.

The Supreme Court banned extraction and transportation of iron ore from 88 leased sites from March, and also directed the state to re-issue the mining leases.

The is the second time in less than a decade that all mining in Goa came to a standstill, after a similar ban in 2012. The earlier ban was lifted by the apex court in 2014, but the court imposed fresh restrictions while flaying the state for messing up the lease renewal processes.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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