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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has informed that the Central Government has prohibited the manufacture sale, sale or distribution for human use of 156 drug Fixed-Dose Combination (FDCs). This prohibition has been imposed pursuant to the recommendation of the Expert Committee and Drugs Technical Advisory Board for the reason that these FDCs have no therapeutic justification. In view of this, all the drug retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, government hospitals, District Hospitals, Urban Health Centres, Community Health Centres, Primary Health Centres, Dispensaries under the Directorate of Health Services, Goa Medical College and Hospital, Goa Nursing Homes,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Rahul Deswal emerged as the standout performer, securing a double crown with victories in both the Men’s Singles and Mixed Doubles events, at the BPS State Badminton Ranking Tournament held at Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim. Organized by BPS Sports Club in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, the tournament served as one of the crucial selection events for the upcoming Senior and Veterans Nationals. In the men’s singles final, Rahul overcame a spirited challenge from Nishant Shenai, winning 21-18, 18-21, 21-11. In the Mixed Doubles, he teamed up with…

Panaji: The All-India Deaf Arts and Cultural Society recently organised Mrs Deaf India 2024 in Hyderabad. Niyati Malgaonkar, from Mapusa, made Goa proud by winning the title. Wife of Gaurish Malgaonkar, the President of the Goa Association of the Deaf, and an employee of the Department of Agriculture, it was after her marriage in January 2023, that she was encouraged to take part in fashion events. The backing of Prasad Joshi, Founder and General Secretary of the Goa Association of the Deaf, and her husband, she went on to register herself for Mrs. Deaf India 2024. It was the first…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Addressing the valedictory session of the three-day International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024), Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Y. Naik underlined that India has ushered into a new era of energy transition driven by a shared commitment to advancing the Hydrogen Agenda. Naik emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to advance clean and green energy. He highlighted the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an initial outlay of Rs. 19,744 crores as a comprehensive strategy, encompassing demand creation, production, R&D, infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, international partnerships, and most importantly, skill development and job…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Social Work Programme at the D. D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University, in partnership with the Human Touch Foundation, recently facilitated a comprehensive strategic planning workshop titled “Vision to Action: Crafting a Strategic Roadmap for the Goa Association of the Deaf.” Held on September 14th at Goa University, the workshop aimed to guide GAD in developing a strategic plan to enhance advocacy services, community engagement, and social inclusion for the hearing-impaired community in Goa over the next two years. The workshop, led by Assistant Professor Peter F. Borges and supported by the Human…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: V. M. Salgaocar College of Law (VMSCL) in collaboration with environmental NGO Dhavrukh under the guidance of Mr. Rudresh Mhamal, has successfully completed a groundwater conservation project on its campus. This initiative is part of the Bhu Jal Sanvardhan initiative, which aims to address the critical issue of groundwater depletion through sustainable water management practices. The project features the installation of a rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge system, which efficiently captures and stores rainwater, directing it into the soil to replenish shallow aquifers. With an annual capacity to recharge up to 20 lakh litres of groundwater, this…

Chennai: Team India’s new bowling coach, the former South African pacer, Morne Morkel is raring to go ahead of their first assignment, which is the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh at home. The former Proteas pacer highlighted his plans and expectations from himself in his new role as part of the coaching staff of the Indian national team. Speaking in an interview uploaded by the BCCI’s official Instagram handle, he hopes to begin his stint by connecting with the squad members. During his playing career, he has played with and against some of the senior members of the Team…