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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities is proud to announce the remarkable progress of Raksha Dangui, a resident of Guirim, who has shown incredible resilience after a life-altering accident in 2018. After being paralyzed from the waist down due to a spinal cord injury, Raksha has undergone extensive treatment and rehabilitation across India. However, it was not until the opening of Goa’s first Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Centre, Rugnashray, in Bambolim, that Raksha found the consistent, high-quality care she needed closer to home. Launched during the International Purple Fest in January 2024, Rugnashray provides…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated the second edition of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024) in Delhi via video message, where he reiterated India’s commitment to tackling climate change and the emergence of green hydrogen as a promising addition to the world’s energy landscape. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted, “India is fully committed to building a cleaner, greener planet. We were the first among G20 nations to meet our Paris Agreement commitments on green energy, well ahead of schedule. While we continue to strengthen existing solutions, we are also focused on embracing new…

Goemkarponn Desk VASCO: A truck cabin was completely gutted in a fire early Friday morning at Shantinagar. The incident occurred shortly after the truck owner had parked the vehicle in the area around 5:30 a.m. The owner reported seeing smoke, which soon intensified into flames. The Vasco fire station promptly responded to the scene and managed to extinguish the blaze before it could spread further. However, significant damage was already done, with the truck’s cabin being destroyed. Preliminary investigations suggest that a short circuit may have been the cause of the fire. The estimated losses amount to around ₹3 lakh,…

Goemkarponn Desk ZUARI: Youth Congress leader Mahesh Nadar on Monday slammed Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and local MLA Anton Vaz for failing to repair potholed roads of Zuari Nagar, under Cortalim and other areas of the state. He has threatened to launch statewide agitation if potholes on roads are not mend. Mahesh Nadar, Working President of Goa Pradesh Youth Congress, on Monday protested at Zuarinagar-Birla for the pathetic condition of roads. Youth Congress members and locals were also present. He said that time and again Goa government has proved that it is insensitive to resolve issues pertaining to the…

Goemkarponn Desk MORMUGAO: In a significant move to address frequent power failures in the Sainagar area, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, along with key officials, inaugurated a new 400 kVA transformer on Thursday evening . The event was attended by Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Girish Borkar, Ward Councillor Ameya Chopdekar, MMC Councillor Deepak Naik, and other local representatives. The installation of the 400 kVA transformer replaces the outdated 200 kVA unit, which had been unable to handle the increasing load, leading to frequent power disruptions in the area. The upgrade is expected to stabilize the electricity supply, alleviating the challenges…

Goemkarponn Desk VASCO: In a tragic incident, a woman identified as Saraswati Koliati (also known as Saraswati Talawar) passed away while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC) in Bambolim after reportedly consuming poison. The Vasco Police Station registered an Unnatural Death case on Thursday under Section 194 of the BNS Act, following the receipt of information from the Casualty Department of GMC. The deceased, who had been on vacation in Goa, arrived in the state on 23rd August 2024, accompanied by a man named Iragonda Mahadev Avati. The pair had been staying in a rented room near St. Andrew’s…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: A senior clerk at the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour (IPHB) has been suspended for allegedly embezzling ₹24 lakh from staff salaries over a period of five years. According to sources, an internal inquiry was initiated after a staff member raised concerns about discrepancies in loan and insurance premium deductions from their salary. The investigation revealed that the accused had been diverting the deducted funds to their personal account. The suspension was handed down two days ago, pending further action. The incident has raised concerns about financial oversight and accountability within the institution.