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Panaji, August 2024: In a significant win for Goa’s growing film industry, producers Gayatri and Rajesh R. Pednekar’s documentary film ‘Aanakhi Ek Mohenjo Daro’ (Yet Another Mohenjo Daro) bagged the Best Biographical/Historical Reconstruction/Compilation Film award at the recent 70th National Film Awards. Directed by eminent Goan filmmaker Ashok Rane and produced by the Pednekars’ Goa-based production house ‘de Goan Studio’, the documentary, which explores historical themes, was honoured with the prestigious Rajat Kamal (silver lotus) Award in the non-feature film category on Friday. “We are incredibly honoured to win our third National Award, and we couldn’t be more proud to…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: One donated cadaver has the potential to save up to eight lives through organ harvesting and raising awareness about organ donation is key to overcoming misconceptions that hinder life-saving transplants in Goa and elsewhere, according to a leading Goa-based nephrologist. According to Dr Shital Lengade, consultant nephrologist at Healthway Hospitals, Old Goa, World Organ Donation Day, observed on August 13 every year, underscores the critical importance of organ donation, a life-saving gift that continues to face challenges due to widespread misconceptions. Dr Lengade emphasises that understanding the organ donation process is crucial for making informed decisions. “There…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that there is a need to tweak state health laws to protect medical professionals, more importantly in the private sector. “To ensure the safety of our doctors, we are also implementing crucial changes at GMC, including the installation of security cameras and revising laws to better protect doctors,” said Rane He further said that he fully supports the Goa doctors’ strike and understand their concerns and Swift and strict action should be taken against the perpetrators. “I strongly condemn the recent horrific incident in West Bengal involving the heinous crime against an…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: FDA conducted inspection drive at KTC bus stand Margao to check non compliance towards food being transported through interstate buses. It was observed that food products were being transported to Margao KTC bus stand via buses coming from neighbouring states. Some of these products did not bear proper label declarations as per FSSAI guidelines. Several buses were checked for the same. During search operation Dessicated coconut powder manufactured at Telangana Hyderabad was found manufactured by a unit with expired license. Upon further enquiry with Food business Operator he disclosed that said product was transported from Pune market.…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Porvorim police have arrested one accused person in connection with a molestation case happened in February. As per PI Porvorim Rahul Parab a complaint was lodged by the victim lady in February 2024 informing that she was physically molested while she was walking on public road. Porvorim police had accessed almost 50 CCTV footages in this regards and were continuously trying to trace the accused person. The accused person had also stopped using his scooter which he had used for commission of offence. Finally on 17/08/2024 Porvorim police have arrested the accused person through meticulous investigation and…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that his goal is to create a healthcare hub at Tuem, equipped with the best facilities, to serve the community effectively and efficiently. “Our plans are to upgrade Tuem Hospital to a Sub-District Facility. This will mark a significant step forward in our commitment to providing accessible and high-quality healthcare to the people of Pernem taluka,” said Rane He further said that once the hospital is handed over to DHS Goa will work towards expediting the process of making the hospital fully operational, ensuring that the burden on North Goa District…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that government was laying stress on responsible and eco-friendly tourism initiatives to protect Goa’s natural beauty and resources for the future generations. “Government was laying stress on responsible and eco-friendly tourism initiatives to protect Goa’s natural beauty and resources for the future generations,” said Khaunte He said that infrastructural development was the need of the hour and that the tourism sector in Goa has vastly improved in the recent years. Khaunte said that said that when it comes to Tourism sector, Goa is moving ahead at the same time safeguarding our culture…