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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Goa State has presented its year-long programme focusing on neurodiversity in children to the State Health Department, with an emphasis on early detection, awareness and timely intervention. State President of IMA Goa, Dr Shradha Mulgaoker Patil, along with State Secretary Dr Abhijit Shanbhag, met Health Minister Vishwajit Rane and briefed him on the Association’s initiatives aimed at supporting neurodiverse children across Goa through structured outreach for schools, parents and caregivers. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said, “Ensuring strong, inclusive, and future-ready healthcare for every child—anchored in early awareness and timely intervention—remains a key…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Medical College (GMC) has taken a significant step towards strengthening specialised healthcare services with the appointment of senior and consultant doctors to establish a Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit under the Medical Oncology department. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced that Dr. Mahadev Swamy has been appointed as Senior Consultant, while Dr. Nakul Dilip Tikare and Dr. Anura Kantak have joined as Consultants to support the new unit. “This focused capacity building will help us create a dedicated Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at GMC. It is a major step towards making advanced, quality healthcare…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) on Wednesday launched a pay parking system along all sides of the MMC building in Vasco, marking the first such initiative in the city. The pilot project was inaugurated on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in the presence of MMC Chairperson Girish Borker and City ward councillor Shami Salkar. While the initiative aims to regulate parking in one of Vasco’s most congested areas, the need for such a system has become evident due to growing complaints from motorists. On many occasions, car owners are unable to find parking space as two-wheelers are…

Team Goemkarponn BAINA: A 19-year-old student from Baina allegedly ended her life on Wednesday evening after she was reportedly denied permission by her college to appear for board examinations. According to her parents, the student was preparing for the exams but was not allowed to sit for them, which came as a severe shock to her. Neighbours and family members claimed the institution was concerned that her low marks could affect its overall performance and exam results. The family further alleged that they were pressured into signing certain documents related to the issue, a development that reportedly left the student…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Town Police arrested a man after he was caught red-handed in possession of suspected ganja during a late-night operation at Comba, Margao. According to police, PSI Sameer Gaonkar lodged a state complaint stating that between 12.10 am and 2.48 am on January 14, 2026, the accused, Mohammed Ashraf Bikkannbai, a resident of Sukhubhat, Seraulim, was found in possession of dry greenish-coloured plant material, including stems with flowering and fruiting parts, suspected to be ganja. The seized contraband is valued at Rs 96,500. The accused was arrested in connection with the case. Further investigation is being carried…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Bicholim Police have booked a 49-year-old man for gambling after he was caught accepting money bets in a public place at Mayem on Wednesday. According to police, Head Constable Umesh S. Naik (HC 4580) lodged a state complaint stating that between 12.15 pm and 1.00 pm on January 14, 2026, the accused, Balu, son of Dattaram Chande, resident of H. No. 139/17, Shardha Colony, Mayem, Bicholim, was caught red-handed at Kelbaiwada, Mayem, while accepting cash bets from members of the public in an open public place. During the raid, police seized cash amounting to Rs. 1,050 along…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Bicholim Police have arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with a hit-and-run accident that left a scooter rider seriously injured at Mayem in Bicholim. According to police, the incident occurred on January 11, 2025, at around 12.30 pm near Adinath Math close to Fun Club, Mayem. A red WagonR car bearing registration number GA-04-C-1870, travelling from Poira towards Bicholim, was allegedly driven in a rash and negligent manner and collided head-on with an Activa scooter bearing registration number GA-04-N-0797 coming from the opposite direction towards Chimulwada, Mayem. The impact caused grievous injuries to the scooter rider, Kishor…