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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday announced a series of measures to strengthen Goa’s monsoon preparedness, including activation of a 24×7 disaster management war room, a complete ban on road cutting during the rainy season and deployment of emergency response teams across the state. Addressing reporters after a disaster management review meeting, Sawant said all district collectors, panchayats and municipalities have been directed to complete pending pre-monsoon works on priority. The state government has allocated ₹4 crore to the North Goa Collector, ₹3 crore to the South Goa Collector and ₹2 crore for Mormugao district to tackle…

Margao: Madganvcho Awaaz and youth leader Prabhav Naik has renewed the demand for granting tertiary care status to the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), stating that healthcare infrastructure in South Goa requires immediate strengthening to meet the growing needs of patients. Naik expressed gratitude to South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes for facilitating an Advance Cardiac Life Saving Ambulance through the MPLAD fund. He said the ambulance would significantly improve emergency healthcare response and ensure timely medical assistance for critically ill patients across South Goa. While welcoming the addition of the ambulance, Naik stressed that the government must now focus on…

The app, launched in September 2025, is now live in 38 cities across India, Toing guarantees lowest item prices, at par/lower than restaurant table menu prices, No packaging charges and zero platform fees on all orders Goa: Toing, the affordable food delivery app, today announced its launch in Goa. Over the last 7+ months, Toing has expanded its network to 35 cities across India and promises the lowest item prices across food/ beverages on its app, guaranteeing to match or beat restaurant table menu prices. In addition to this, there are no packaging charges or platform fees on any order…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that anti-venom serum is currently available at all district hospitals and at Goa Medical College as part of the state’s monsoon health preparedness measures. Speaking after a disaster management review meeting, Sawant said the government is also examining the possibility of making anti-snake venom serum available at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) level to ensure quicker treatment in rural and remote areas during the monsoon season. The Chief Minister said he would speak to the Director of Health Services regarding the availability and distribution of anti-venom serum at PHCs across…

“Political parties do face internal conflicts. That is neither unusual nor shocking. Every organisation has ideological disagreements, personality clashes and power struggles. Mature political leadership handles these disputes internally through party mechanisms, dialogue and discipline. Once leaders begin fighting publicly, especially through emotional social media exchanges, the damage goes far beyond personal reputations. It weakens the institution itself. Parab may genuinely feel betrayed by some within the organisation. He may believe there was sabotage, factionalism or attempts to weaken his authority. Some of those concerns may even be valid. But leadership is tested not during moments of unity, but during…

New Delhi: On May 18, 1974, India achieved a historic milestone by successfully conducting its first nuclear test at the Pokhran test range in Rajasthan, announcing its arrival as a nuclear capable nation. The mission, known as Operation Smiling Buddha, transformed India’s strategic standing and placed it among a select group of countries possessing nuclear technology. The operation was led by Raja Ramanna, who was serving as the director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre at the time. The test was conducted on Buddha Purnima, which inspired the codename “Smiling Buddha.” India tested a nuclear device at the Pokhran firing…

New Delhi: Board of Control for Cricket in India is expected to announce India’s squad for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan later this week, with several selection decisions likely to draw attention ahead of the home assignment. India will host Afghanistan in a bilateral series scheduled from June 6 to June 20, featuring a one off Test in New Chandigarh followed by a three match ODI series. The senior men’s selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, is expected to pick a near full strength squad for the red ball contest, though uncertainty remains over the availability of…