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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that Goa health department has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) by becoming the first state in India to fully embrace molecular testing for TB diagnosis. “The Goa Health Department achieved a significant milestone in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) by becoming the first state in India to fully embrace molecular testing for TB diagnosis,” said Rane He further said that in 2020, the state transitioned from traditional microscopy to upfront rapid molecular diagnostic tests, signaling a move towards more advanced and accurate detection methods. “We will continue…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: November 18th to 24th is observed as Antimicrobial resistance awareness week. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasingly serious threat to public health. The spread of multi-drug resistant bacteria and the lack of new antibiotics to treat infections caused by these organisms, pose a rapidly increasing threat to human health. Hence, in order to create awareness about this AMR, a program was conducted by FDA for the stakeholders. The members from Pharma manufacturers, drug retailers, FDA staff and public participated. Director FDA gave the presentation on the various aspects of AMR and role of every stakeholder in controlling…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The GCCI on Friday urged the state government to move forward with the ongoing marina project because of its potential to promote nautical tourism, even though the center clarified that Goa does not require MOEF&CC clearance for marinas. Tourism plays a major role in the local economy, so it is important to maximize its potential, according to GCCI President Shrinivas Dempo. “The amount of money made per visitor needs to rise. The industrialist wrote to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, “Travelers who come only to take in Goa’s scenic beauty and do not spend (they sleep in their…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goan engineering and ITI students will now have access to hands-on learning thanks to a partnership between the Directorate of Technical Education and the non-profit learning platform EduSkills Foundation. In an effort to prepare engineering college students for the workforce and develop a talent pool in Goa, EduSkills will offer virtual internships. Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated, “The government of Goa is enthusiastic about utilising EduSkills’ extensive industry connections, which encompass over 200 companies, and their proficiency in skills training to improve the career readiness of young engineers in…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Salcete Young Stallions beat Delite Titans by 43 runsin the Desserts n More u25 Boys Sarsangan Cricket Series at Arlem Cricket Ground. Electing to bat first, Salcete Young Stallions got off to a flourishing start, thanks to Smit Dalvi who blasted 55* (38 balls, 3 x 4s, 4 x 6s) and Neel Netravalkar 50 (43 balls, 1 x 4s, 1 x 6s), putting 118 runs for the opening wicket off just 12.5 overs. Coming into bat at No: 3, the diminutive Aditya Dalal soon showed his class with a swashbuckling 52* (21 balls, 7 x 4s, 2…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa University will conduct a selection trial for Women on 30th November 2023 at 3.00 p.m. and for Men on 1st December 2023 at 3:00 p.m. to participate at the West Zone Inter University Hockey Championship. Students interested in attending the trials may report at the Hockey Court at Dayanand Bandodkar Krida Sankool, Peddem (a.k.a. PeddemSports Complex) The West Zone Inter University Hockey Women Championship is scheduled at I.T.M. University, Gwalior from 26/12/2023 to 30/12/2023. And West Zone Inter University Hockey Men Championship is scheduled at Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal (Dates not yet announced).

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 action returns to the hotbed of footballing fandom as the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi will witness the clash between the Kerala Blasters FC and Hyderabad FC to round off the Saturday double header on November 25. An old rivalry will reignite, going back to the 2021-22 season, where Hyderabad FC edged past Ivan Vukomanovic’s team in the penalty shootouts of the season final to clinch the trophy that season. With a contrasting run of form behind their back, both these clubs will have a common objective from this match,…