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Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: The only government hospital (Community Health Centre) supposed to provide medical care for ailing patients has instead become a reason for inviting a horde of diseases particularly vector-borne diseases to the people of Canacona. The CHC complex cries for attention, as people are scared of the impending health hazards with some mosquito breeding hubs, over-flowing septic tanks, porous water tanks, overgrown weeds and plants, broker vehicles, and several ills being publicly seen in the complex. Garbage trash is found strewn and dumped all over the compound of the CHC complex and the view doesn’t give any indication…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa government has started the process of obtaining a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for urrak, a drink made from cashew apple juice, in an effort to improve the standing of cashew distillates. This action comes after Cashew Feni’s prior success in obtaining GI certification. The Goa Forest Development Corporation Chairperson and Poriem MLA, Deviya Rane, emphasized the need to change people’s perceptions of cashew-based spirits. “Cashews shouldn’t be associated with country liquor or as a drink for the underprivileged,” said Dr Deviya She further said that they ought to be acknowledged as high-end alcoholic beverages comparable…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Health Minister and Valpoi MLA Viswajit Rane today has announced financial support of Rs 2 crore to K.B. Hedgewar School-Valpoi. Rane has also pledged to upgrade all the facilities of Vidhya Prabodhini affiliated schools across Goa. “Have announced financial support of Rs 2cr to K.B. Hedgewar School in Valpoi. Also, all facilities of Vidhya Prabodhini affiliated schools will be upgraded,” said Rane. He further said that as an advocate for education and progress in Valpoi, I am delighted by the forthcoming upgrade of Hegdewar High School. “Acknowledging the pivotal role of quality education in shaping the future,…

A racial remark about Indians made by Sam Pitroda in a podcast sparked nationwide outrage on Wednesday, the Congress dissociated from his comment and Pitroda had to resign as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress. A “political guru” of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Pitroda, sitting in the US, was discussing Indian current affairs on a podcast when he veered from his path and commented: “We could hold together a country as diverse as India, where people in the east look like Chinese, people in the west look like Arabs, people in the north look like maybe white and people in…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Smart City CEO Sanjit Rodrigues re-asserted that the road stretch work including the Ribandar-Old Goa route will be completed by the promised specified deadline of May 31, ‘plus or minus a couple of days’. Rodrigues, met with PWD officials and other stakeholders to review the status of Smart City projects. He sensitized the contractors of the deadline and restated the commitment to finish designated areas by May 31 during the meeting. Notwithstanding obstacles like elevated water tables and traffic bottlenecks, Rodrigues conveyed assurance regarding the project’s timely completion. Sanjit Rodrigues also talked about the project’s advancement and…

Goemkapronn desk MARGAO: The Annual Summer Camp Fun Fiesta 2024 by Village Panchayat Cana Benaulim with Village Development Committee ( VDC ) was held at Benaulim Village Panchayat Cana Benaulim Hall recently with a Total 42 Summer Camp Students Enrolled. The Summer Camp Fun Fiesta was inaugurated at the Hands of Xavier Pereira, Sarpanch VP Cana Benaulim in the presence of Glyda Rodrigues, Dy Sarpanch, Manoj Kesarkar Panch Member, Prajyot Gauns Dessai, Secretary VP Cana Benaulim, VDC Members and Panch. This Summer Camp was with Futuristic Learning and Discovering the Joy of Learning for Campers full of Learning, Play and…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: A law student, facing allegations in the murder of a salon staffer in Porvorim, has been denied anticipatory bail by the Sessions Court. Notwithstanding his protests about his impending final year exam, the Court decided that, given the gravity of the situation, his involvement could not be ruled out and that he would therefore have to submit to an investigation. Rehbar Khan, 21, was allegedly killed, and his body was dumped near Audit Bhavan in Porvorim. At least five people were arrested in connection with the incident, while others are still at large. The fugitive defendant emphasized…