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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a landmark healthcare initiative, the Government of Goa has rolled out the Pricing Policy for Innovative Lifesaving Therapies (PPILT) — the first such framework in India — aimed at making advanced, high-cost treatments more affordable for patients battling cancer, rare genetic disorders, and other complex diseases. The announcement was made during a Continuing Medical Education (CME) event on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in early lung cancer detection. Under the policy, the State will enter into confidential, outcome-linked pricing agreements with pharmaceutical innovators, allowing procurement of cutting-edge therapies at significantly reduced costs. The rollout…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: in a coordinated crackdown spanning five police stations, South Goa Police arrested eight men in connection with the armed assault and firing on the Margao–Colva road near Mungul in the early hours of August 12. The midnight attack, allegedly involving over 20 masked assailants armed with koytas, soda bottles, and a firearm, left two men injured and their Baleno car damaged. According to police, the accused intercepted the victims’ vehicle near Sagun Restaurant, assaulted them, and fired two shots, which struck the car but missed the intended target. The joint investigation was led under the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: As part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, South Goa Collector and District Magistrate Egna Cleetus, IAS, administered the anti-drug pledge at the Matanhy Saldanha Administrative Complex. Officials from the Mamlatdar Office, Deputy Collector’s Office, Salcete, and the Collectorate joined the programme, reaffirming their commitment to building a drug-free India. The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan seeks to raise awareness on the harmful effects of substance abuse, promote healthy lifestyles, and encourage active community involvement to eliminate the menace of drugs from society.

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A 70-year-old resident of Dando Talaulim, Navelim, died after sustaining severe injuries in an accidental fall at his home. Police identified the deceased as Luciano Custodio Gloria D’Souza. He was brought dead to the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) Margao at 7:50 pm on August 12. Enquiry revealed that D’Souza accidentally fell at his residence, suffering head injuries. An autopsy conducted by the police surgeon at SGDH determined the cause of death as spinal cord injury due to fracture dislocation involving the cervical (C3-C4) and upper thoracic (T1-T2) vertebrae, consequent to blunt force impact. Following the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government has impounded a total of 2,907 stray cattle over the past two years, with 1,588 cases recorded in 2023-24 and 1,319 in 2024-25, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar informed. Halarnkar said that local bodies are tasked with managing the stray cattle menace, and the government has issued directions to monitor animals purchased under departmental schemes that are found straying on roads. Offending beneficiaries face subsidy withdrawal and blacklisting. In the same period, 94 impounded cattle were released to their owners after payment of penalties totalling ₹2,82,000. Under the Goa Stray…

Team Goemkarponn New Delhi: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah and Union Health Minister and BJP National President J.P. Nadda, pressing for key state development priorities. With Nadda, Sawant sought speedy approval for Goa’s proposal to add 50 MBBS seats at Goa Medical College, increasing intake from 180 to 230. The proposal, already before the National Medical Commission, is aimed at meeting the rising demand for medical education and boosting the state’s healthcare capacity. Sawant also thanked Nadda for the Centre’s role in the passage of the Goa Scheduled Tribes Political…

New Delhi: In a proud salute to the nation’s frontline defenders, the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that 1,090 medals will be awarded to officers and personnel from Police, Fire Services, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services this Independence Day. The honours — which include Gallantry Awards, the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Medal for Meritorious Service — will be formally conferred during the August 15 celebrations. Of the total awards, 233 are Gallantry Medals, 99 are President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, and 758 are Medals for Meritorious Service. In the Police category…