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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister who is also the Minister for Tribal Welfare reviewed the performance of the Directorate of Tribal Welfare with Vikas Gaunekar, Additional Secretary Finance, Shri Dasharath Redkar, Director Tribal Welfare and Dr. Pratibha L.S, OSD to Chief Minister along with the officers of the Department at Altinho, Panaji. During the meeting, various issues pertaining to the centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Tribal affairs, New Delhi, were discussed. Also, Chief Minister elaborately reviewed the implementation of TSP and the performance of all the line Departments implementing the Tribal sub plan. The Chief…

Panaji, Oct 2024 – Even as the State Family Welfare Bureau recently revealed that an alarming 36 percent of newly married women in Goa were found suffering from anaemia caused by iron deficiency, simple addition of easily available and affordable foods like jaggery, papaya, carrots and drumsticks can help overcome anaemia, according to Dr Vijay Naik, senior consultant physician at Healthway Hospitals in Old Goa. These findings released by the Bureau have raised concerns among healthcare professionals about their long-term health implications for young women, especially those planning for pregnancy. The statistics revealed by the Bureau said that out of…

Team Goemkarponn In a significant crackdown on narcotics, Mandrem Police Station has arrested one Varun Bawa from Himachal Pradesh, for illegally possessing approximately 630 grams of suspected charas, valued at Rs. 6,30,000. The raid was conducted on October 24, 2024, near Urmi Yoga Academy at Arambol, Pernem, Goa, was led by PSI Paresh Kale and accompanied by two panchas and staff of Mandrem Police Station. The accused person was found in an illegal possession of 630 grams of suspected charas, One silver-colored weighing pocket scale,. Rs. 6,000 in cash and One Plus 9R mobile phone with SIM card. The accused…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a scathing attack, the Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Thursday said that Goa government has failed to combat sex trafficking, which is bringing bad name to the state and demanded to block escort service websites fostering this trade. Reacting to the statement of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant over combating sex trafficking, Alemao said that the BJP government has totally failed to take action. “There are hundreds of escort service websites providing services in Goa. They give their phone numbers and places where they can arrange this service. Despite this, the government has failed to take…

Team Goemkarponn ST CRUZ: St Cruz panch Inacio Pereira today has filed complaint with Old Goa police against former St Cruz Secretary Vidhur Phatde, Sarpanch Jennifer Oliveira and others for allegedly pasting typed resolutions on proceeding book fraudulently. As per information, Pereira said after the fortnightly meeting of Village Panchayat Santa Cruz ended unauthorized resolution No. 10(4)) was allegedly typed and pasted fraudently inserted without my knowledge or consent after the meeting and mentioned as unimausouly resolved in which he become a part of it as I have signed on the proceedings at the beginning of meeting. “Meeting proceedings consists…

Team Goemkarponn MERCES: Residents of Chimbel and Merces are increasingly frustrated by the deteriorating condition of local roads, which have become a nightmare for both riders and pillion passengers. Potholes have proliferated, making daily commutes treacherous and raising concerns about safety. Local residents report that the roads have remained neglected for several months, causing significant inconvenience for daily commuters. One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed exasperation, stating, “The roads are left unattended for far too long. It’s a huge inconvenience for everyone who travels in and out of the village.” The situation has been exacerbated by ongoing construction…

Washington Sundar dismissed Tom Blundell for 3 as New Zealand have lost their fifth wicket. Pune: India vs New Zealand, Second Test Day 1: Washington Sundar dismissed Tom Blundell for 3 as New Zealand have lost their fifth wicket. At Tea, Daryl Mitchell remained unbeaten but New Zealand need another strong partnership to maintain their dominance in the game. On the other hand, Indian bowlers are aiming for some quick wickets, in order to bounce back in the match. New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and opted to bat against India in the second Test in Pune. Trailing…