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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Comptroller and Auditor General’s report has pointed out that the Goa Medical College and Hospital is operating at only half its sanctioned staff strength. It also said the existing system for obtaining medications and distributing them among primary health centres has faults, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s report, which also notes that the public is not able to get these at government hospitals. In its report, the CAG recommended that the State Government develop a “policy” for centrally obtaining medications, supplies, and equipment for public health facilities. In order to guarantee the quality, delivery…

New Delhi: All Indian visa application centres in Bangladesh will remain closed until further notice after unrest in the neighbouring country forced Sheikh Hasina to resign as Prime Minister and flee the country. The online portal to apply for Indian visa now has a message, “All IVACs will remain closed till further notice, due to unstable situation. Next application date will be informed through SMS & It is requested to pick up the passport on the next working day.” This comes a day after New Delhi evacuated non-essential staff and their families from its High Commission and consulates in Bangladesh…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Erection of Shacks on Public Beaches (Regulation and Control) Bill, 2024 was passed at the assembly today, making the erection of structure with the prescribed specification of height, access and setback areas. This new legislation aims to provide a comprehensive framework for the regulation and management of temporary and seasonal structures on public beaches in accordance with the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification. Calangute MLA Michael Lobo praised and welcomed the decision of the Tourism Minister for the introduction of the very important bill. The bill was introduced last Monday and was discussed today at the…

Sri Lanka: The shockingly clueless Indian batting unit was strangled by crafty Sri Lankan spinners, led by five-wicket man Dunith Wellalage, as Rohit Sharma’s men crashed to an embarrassing 110-run defeat in the third and final ODI in Colombo on Wednesday. Sri Lanka won the three-match series 2-0 after the first match ended in a tie, and this is the Islanders’ first bilateral ODI series victory over India since 1997. Chasing a competitive 249 on a sharp turner at Premadasa, India were bowled out for a woeful 138 in 26.1 overs, and the new head coach Gautam Gambhir will have…

New Delhi: Heartbroken over her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024, India’s ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling. The grappler stood on the cusp of a gold medal in the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling event before exceeding her weight by 100 grams during the morning weigh-in on Wednesday. Vinesh even lodged a protest at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), challenging her disqualification. Vinesh, in a post on social media, said that wrestling won the final bout against her, but she lost, breaking all her courage. Having made her professional debut in 2001, the year 2024…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Cumborda Sports Club emerged champions of the 1st Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament Org by Agxem Sports Club and played at St.Alex Church ground by defeating Damdolem Sports Club 3-1, The finals began on a promising note despite heavy rains, the enthusiastic 800 fans remained intact on the ground to watch the finals Cumborda sports had the upper hand and three goals in a full session of play. Macson Fernandes opened the scoreline for Cumborda SC and before the half time Milroy hilario equalise for Damdolems and remained on 1-1draw at the half time Changing over Damdolems…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: MES’s Vasant Joshi College of Arts and Commerce, Zuarinagar won the Inter-Collegiate Taekwondo Men’s Championship 2024-25 held on 6th & 7th August 2024, organized by Goa University at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Goa University Campus. Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim claimed the Runners-up position and Don Bosco College, Panjim finished third. Best Taekwondo player of the championship was awarded to Rahul Bhugatti of Don Bosco College, Panjim. Chief Guest for the presentation ceremony Dr. Francis Lobo, College Director of Physical Education and Sports, Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim-Goa along with Mr. Balachandra…