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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that his department has issued a new tender for newborn screening in government hospitals. “I am thrilled to announce an exciting initiative by the state’s health department. We have issued a tender for newborn screening in government hospitals. This screening will identify conditions that could potentially harm your baby’s growth through neonatal screening,” said Rane. He further said that in his mission to create a healthier state, preventive measures are essential. This screening encompasses the detection of 5 diseases and 46 disorders and will be performed within 72 hours of birth. “Our…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The recently introduced policies for bed and breakfast (B&B), caravan, and homestay accommodations in the scenic state of Goa are expected to provide a much-needed boost to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the hospitality, tourism, and travel sector. This assessment comes from an in-depth review of the policies conducted by myATITHI.global – a community platform committed to supporting tourism-related MSMEs. In response to the Caravan and Home Stay Policy, our founder & director, Gautam Mehra said, “This policy is a ray of hope for small businesses in hospitality, tourism, and travel. It’s not just a…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A is anti-Sanatan Dharma and its constituents have led corrupt governments. “The name I.N.D.I.A is being used by the opposition alliance. Since its inception, this alliance has been anti-Sanatan, and the members have adopted corrupt policies. These parties have consistently installed corrupt administrations across the nation,” Sawant. “In MP, the BJP will form a government with two engines. After the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the BJP, will be re-established at the federal level,” he asserted. Sawant addressed a massive rally as…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Police on Sunday arrested two bouncers working with a restaurant in North Goa for allegedly beating up two tourists after their vehicle grazed the scooter owned by one of them and extorting money, police said. Deputy Superintendent of Police Jivba Dalvi said the bouncers, Pravin Pathrud and Jaleel Ahmed, allegedly assaulted the tourists, hailing from Bengaluru, in Siolim area with a wooden club and rained blows on them. He said the vehicle driven by the tourists had brushed the scooter owned by Pathrud in the parking area of the restaurant, leading to a heated exchange and assault.…

Goemkapronn desk Panaji: The Cumbharjua Congress Block Committee on Sunday held a protest at Old Goa to oppose the government decision to levy ferry fees on two-wheelers and hike the fees for four-wheelers. Those present were State Congress President Amit Parkar, Opposition Leader Yuri Alemao, Aldona MLA Carlos Ferreira, block members, locals and others. Patkar said that the government wants to privatise the ferry service. “The government wants to purchase 2 ro-ro ferries at a cost of Rs 10 crore each, and on other hand they have introduced these fees for people. The government wants to privatise the ferry service.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade felicitated Former Deputy Chief Minister and President of Goa Sepak Takraw Association and Chairman of Sepak Takraw Federation of India Shri Chandrakant Kavlekar for Goa’s achievement in Sepak Takraw during the ongoing 37th National Games in Goa. Goa’s Sepak Takraw men’s and women’s teams won 6 gold, along with 1 silver and bronze each. The felicitation function was held at Pernem. “I congratulate Kavlekar and the Goan team for this achievement. The team has won 6 gold, as well as a silver and bronze. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said…

He says England can now look to launch another white-ball revolution like after their disappointing 2015 World Cup After England’s team of thirty-somethings were finally eliminated from the World Cup, the oldest man in their squad recognised the finality of this defeat to Australia, their fifth in a row and their sixth in seven games. “Everything good comes to an end,” Moeen Ali said. “Maybe the writing was on the wall, and we just didn’t see it as players.” This dismal title defence will prompt an inevitable overhaul in England’s ODI set-up. The side that lost by 33 runs in…