While there is no doubt that Goa has the best health infrastructure compared to many other States in the country, one has to agree that there is huge scope for improvement of the health infrastructure. Due to the immense load being applied to GMC, the new Super Speciality Hospital at Bambolim have reached a saturation point. The state of healthcare infrastructure in Goa is a matter that demands urgent attention. Despite investing crores of rupees in the creation of new hospitals and medical facilities, the acute shortage of staff and modern equipment in these establishments has rendered them largely non-operational.…
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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar stated on Wednesday that Selaulim reservoir water had to be preserved, citing a 2032 water scarcity that could affect the entire South Goa area. In an address to the state legislature, Shirodkar stated that the water resources department intends to preserve the water in the Selaulim reservoir by using water from the River Kushavati. The Xelvon settlement in Quepem Taluka is where the River Kushavati empties into the River Zuari. According to the minister, South Goa as a whole may have a water crisis in seven to eight years if such actions…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Over the previous five years, the State has documented 175 industrial accidents, of which more than 50% were caused by unsafe acts or working circumstances. Twenty workers lost their lives in these accidents, while numerous more were hurt. The occurrences happened in different production units, according to Minister for Factories and Boilers Nilkanth Halarnkar, in response to an unstarred question from MLA Carlos Ferreira. Nine at the Goa Shipyard, two at the Naval Aircraft Yard, five at Nestle India Ltd., four at Cipla divisions, and up to fifteen at MRF units are among the instances that fall…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In reference to the Mhadei issue with Karnataka, Minister Subhash Shirodkar stated that Goa is in a strong position and that the establishment of PRAWAH and its operation is a step in the right direction for the State. “I’m worried about Mhadei just as much as Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao or Vijai Sardesai.” We are in a strong position,” Shirodkar stated, noting that the State is represented by a full complement of twenty attorneys in the Supreme Court of India’s challenge against the Tribunal’s verdict. In order to keep the House Committee on Mhadei, which…
Goemkapronn desk Panaji: The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities is thrilled to announce the introduction of Diploma in Indian Sign Language Interpreting (DISLI) and Diploma in Teaching Indian Sign Language (DTISL) in Goa for the first time by the prestigious National Institute Ali Yavar National Institute of Speech & Hearing Disabilities (AYJNISHD) under the DePwD, MSJ&E and Govt. of India in association with Goa University at the Goa University Campus, Taleigao Plateau, Goa. These courses are the first initiative as part of the MoU signed between the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities,…
France: ndia’s Nishant Dev entered the quarterfinals of the 71kg men’s boxing competition, defeating Jose Gabriel Rodriguez Tenorio of Ecuador at the Paris Olympics here on Wednesday. Dev won the contest 3-2 via a split decision. Dev started the bout on an aggressive note, landing straight and precise punches on his opponent to win the first round comfortably. But the Ecuadorian saved his best for the last as Dev looked a bit tired to take the contest to the wire. But in the end, the Indian did enough to defend his score and secure a place in the last-eight round.…
Goemkapronn desk PONDA: Shaheen C K, Sufiya Shaikh, Avni Khyalia, and Amaira Dhumatker each achieved the remarkable feat of winning double crowns at the All Goa Mini & Sub Junior Major Ranking Badminton Tournament 2024. The prestigious event, organized by Ponda Badminton Club and Margao Shuttlers Club in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, showcased exceptional talent and competitive spirit among Goa’s best young shuttlers. In an electrifying Boys Singles U11 final, Michael Mare displayed finesse and power to defeat Pratik Borkar 15-8, 15-7, while Amaira Dhumatker asserted her domination in the Girls…