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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Cell, Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Goa, has informed that In a significant step towards improving hearing care services in Goa, the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Cell, Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Goa, has collaborated with Dmello Telepower Pvt. Ltd., a key Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partner. This partnership has successfully secured a financial contribution of Rs. 22 lakhs, which has used to procure 290 state-of-the-art digital programmable hearing aids. These hearing aids, supplied by Oticon (Denmark), will be made available to eligible beneficiaries across both District Hospitals in Goa. The new initiative highlights…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Indian Society of Dental Traumatology (ISDT) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to disseminate Dental Traumatology related training and awareness programs for the health care professionals and allied health care workers in the state of Goa. The MoU was signed by the Health Secretary, Government of Goa, Shri Arun Kumar Mishra, IAS, and the Indian Society of Dental Traumatology represented by its President Dr M S Muthu, in the presence of Dr Ida de Noronha de Ataide, Dean, Goa Dental College & Hospital and Dr Steven Rodrigues, Senior Professor in the Department of Pedodontics &…

Team Goemkarponn KULEM: An unidentified male, aged around 50-55 years, was found dead on the railway tracks at Kulem Railway Station after being run over by a train. The incident was reported by the Deputy Station Manager of Vasco Railway Station, following which authorities visited the scene. The deceased, of thin build and approximately 5 feet in height, was found wearing a yellow round-neck jersey and blue jeans. The body bore severe locomotive injuries, indicating that he was struck while crossing the tracks. The Vasco Railway Police have registered a case of unnatural death under Section 194 of the Bharatiya…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today has declared that Goa state has eradicated manual scavenging. “Goa declares manual scavenging eradicated; Goa uses totally mechanized methods; manual scavenging is no longer practiced in Goa,” said Sawant He further said that his government has provided Rs 38.42 lakh compensation to three victims who had died in state while on duty.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: While stating that the development measures in Budget 2025-26 span across various sectors focusing on Garib, Yuva, Annadata and Nari, the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the Budget is pro-people especially middle class and tries to cater to requirements of all the sectors of economy and is a visionary step in direction of Vikasit Bharat 2047. “Tax slabs have been revised and now there will be no Income Tax for income upto Rs. 12 lakhs. TDS and TCS process has also been rationalized. Also, FM will place a new Income Tax Bill in the next week which…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today announced the availability of 290 digital programmable hearing aids for eligible beneficiaries at North Goa and South Goa District Hospitals. “The wellbeing of the elderly has always been a focal point of our various healthcare initiatives. We are pleased to announce the availability of 290 digital programmable hearing aids for eligible beneficiaries at North Goa and South Goa District Hospitals,” said Rane He further said that this initiative will significantly improve the lives of elderly Goans by providing advanced hearing assistance technology, offering enhanced clarity and adaptability to different sound environments. “We…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that his government is making continuous efforts to enhance cancer awareness & early diagnosis through initiatives like Cancer screening abhiyaan. “Goa Government is making continuous efforts to enhance cancer awareness and early diagnosis through initiatives like the Cancer Screening Abhiyan,” said Sawant He further said that World Cancer Day highlights the global effort to combat cancer through prevention, early detection and accessible care. “It calls on us to raise awareness and stand together in the fight against this disease,’ he added Sawant also said that on this #WorldCancerDay, let us pledge…