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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Government of Goa is working on the policy of health for all and therefore has laid thrust on strengthening infrastructure for the health sector. Apart from this the Government has provided various health cards to eligible citizen to avail necessary health service whenever required stated Chief Minister Dr.Pramod Sawant who was speaking at the handing over ceremony of Deendayal Health Care Hospital Building to Deendayal Janseva Pratishthan at Mantralaya, Porvorim. The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. under CSR initiative constructed the building which was handed over today. Chief Minister speaking further said that the Government cares about…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A 60-year-old man from Karnataka was bitten by three stray dogs at south Goa’s Benaulim beach on Sunday, even as six missing children were united with their parents over the last weekend, that also witnessed one double rescue and multiple single rescues conducted by Drishti Marine lifesavers along the state’s coastline. Benaulim beach: After three stray dogs attacked the Karnataka native who was stepping into a shack at the Benaulim beach, the injured person was administered first aid to his right leg, which was bitten by the canines. He was later handed over to medical personnel from…

In a significant ruling last Tuesday, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition advocating for a return to paper ballot voting in Indian elections, reinforcing its stance on the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The bench, comprising Justices Vikram Nath and P.B. Varale, highlighted the pattern of allegations surrounding EVM tampering, which seemingly arise only when candidates or their parties face electoral defeat. The court noted that the narrative around EVM tampering often emerges prominently in the aftermath of electoral losses. “What happens is, when you win the election, EVMs are not tampered with. When you lose the election, EVMs…

Team Goemkarponn DHARGAL: Amidst divide within the villagers, Sunburn gets provisional approval from Dhargal panchayat to host their annual EDM Festival in the village. The application was passed by 5 votes against 4 during a special meeting held by Sarpanch at Dhargal Village panchayat. “Panchayat has given permission for Sunburn after consulting a legal advisor,” said Dhargal Sarpanch Satish Dhuma He also admitted to having succumbed to pressure from higher authorities to grant this permission. “Dhargal village panchayat has granted provisional permission for Sunburn. The decision was made with a narrow vote of 5 in favor and 4 against,” he…

New Delhi: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar isn’t on board with how the ICC Champions Trophy saga has dragged on. A hybrid model has reportedly been agreed between all parties, though the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a few demands to give their stamp of approval. PCB, who hold the hosting rights for the tournament, were hell-bent on organising the entire tournament in Pakistan but the recent meeting with ICC has seen them soften their stance. However, PCB has also reportedly demanded all ICC events, to be held in India, be organised in a hybrid model too. Akhtar, speaking…

Australia: Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given a huge statement regarding the India-Australia cricket rivalry. Albanese said that the the contest between the two sides is greater than the Ashes. Notably, Ashes is the Test series played between Australia and England’s men’s cricket teams. It is one of the biggest cricket contests in the world. When asked if the India-Australia cricket rivalry is bigger than the Ashes, Albanese came up with an affirmative reply. Speaking further on the topic, the PM termed it a “real rivalry”. “I think it (India-Australia rivalry) is now (bigger than the Ashes),” said the…

New Delhi: Already through to the semifinals, defending champions India thrashed South Korea 8-1, with Arshdeep Singh scoring a hat-trick, to top Pool A with an all-win record in the men’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Sunday. Arshdeep struck in the 9th, 44th and 60th minute while Araijeet Singh Hundal (3rd, 37th) struck a brace. Gurjot Singh (11th), Rosan Kujur (27th) and Rohit (30th) scored a goal each for India in their last pool match. Kim Taehyeon (18th) scored the lone goal for Korea. India collected 12 points from four wins. Japan also qualified for semifinals from Pool…