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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Marking the completion of one year as South Goa’s elected Member of Parliament, Captain Viriato Fernandes reflected on a year of active legislative engagement and deep-rooted public service. At a press conference held in Margao, Capt. Fernandes expressed heartfelt gratitude to his constituents for entrusting him with the responsibility of representing their voices in Parliament. He also acknowledged the crucial role played by the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee, local Congress block committees, and party supporters, whose unwavering support, he said, laid the foundation for his successful campaign and effective first year in office. Capt. Fernandes emphasized that…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a scathing attack, the leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Wednesday held BJP government’s lethargic approach responsible for pending works of School repairs and stated that present dispensation has succeeded in damaging every brick of democracy and is now loosening the bricks of the education system. Congress leader Yuri Alemao expressed concern over the reopening of schools where repair works remain incomplete, questioning the government’s priorities and preparedness. “As the prime focus is on commissions, the incapacitated BJP government has ignored priorities in education. Last month, I raised the issue of pending school repairs, but the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji:  In a swift and coordinated emergency response, a critically ill 72-year-old patient was successfully transferred from Borkar Hospital in Margao to Goa Medical College (GMC) late on the night of June 3, thanks to the prompt intervention of the state’s 108 Cardiac Care Ambulance service. According to Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, the emergency was reported at 10:08 PM. The patient, who was unconscious and intubated, suffered from multiple comorbidities including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), respiratory distress, and septic shock, with an oxygen saturation dangerously low at 71%. A dedicated medical team comprising EMTs Sanjay Zoro and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant move to strengthen public healthcare in Goa, the state government has launched Project Parivartan, a four-year initiative aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and reducing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) across 41 government-run health facilities. The project is a collaborative effort involving the Government of Goa, Pfizer through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, and Americares India Foundation. It is being implemented by the Goa Medical Collegeand the Directorate of Health Services, with a focus on building a resilient healthcare system through evidence-based infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship. Launched on 27th November 2024 by Health Minister…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: In a shocking case of cyber fraud, an unidentified group of individuals impersonating CBI and MIDC Police officers has allegedly cheated a woman , a resident of Verna but a native of Gujarat of  Rs. 4.04 lakh. The incident took place on December 30, 2024, in Verna, where the complainant was contacted via WhatsApp video call by the accused. The fraudsters claimed that the complainant’s phone number, linked to her Aadhar card, was involved in illegal activities such as money laundering, human trafficking, and kidnapping. They falsely informed her that an FIR had been registered against her.…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: In a disturbing incident reported from Verna on June 3, 53-year-old Cedric Menezes Gama was arrested after he allegedly fired three rounds from his licensed firearm following a dispute with his younger brother. According to the complaint filed by Wilfred Menezes Gama, a resident of Verna, the accused—his elder brother Cedric—threatened him with dire consequences due to ongoing strained relations between the two. Cedric then allegedly retrieved his licensed weapon and discharged three gunshots in a rash and negligent manner, endangering the lives and safety of the complainant, his family, and others in the vicinity. Following the…

Approves Handheld X-Ray Machine Purchase Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation of the TB Mukta Bharat Abhiyan in Goa, in the presence of Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, Health Secretary, Director of Health Services, Head of the TB program, senior doctors, and other officials. During the meeting, the Chief Minister approved the purchase of handheld X-ray machines for tuberculosis detection through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, aiming to enhance early diagnosis capabilities across the state. Key issues discussed included screening for TB at the Panchayat level, defining parameters to…