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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that Health Department will be directed to initiate online patient registration at Goa Medical College and Hospital. “Health Department will be directed to initiate online patient registration at Goa Medical College and Hospital,” said Sawant Additionally, Sawant said that efforts will be made to allocate a dedicated counter for persons with disabilities. Sawant also said that Goa’s sports infrastructure developed for the National Games is set to foster a strong athletic culture within the state, our achievements in the National Games stand as a testament to these efforts. “State government will recommend…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: TCP Dept has ‘corrected’ 5100 sq mtr land at Priol from Settlement zone to Industrial zone in RGP 2021. In the RPG-2021, the zone of part of the plot of land admeasuring an area of 5100 m2, surveyed under Survey No. 158, sub-division No. 1-C, of Village Priol, Ponda Taluka, District South Goa, State of Goa which is earmarked as Settlement Zone as per RPG-2021 is hereby corrected as Industrial Zone, states a notification issued in this regards. The TCP can now grant the additional height and FAR to the proposals on case-to-case basis without the earlier…

Goemkarponn Desk COLVA: In what can be termed as extreme cruelty to animal, unknown person reportedly poured boiling water on a stray dog at Colva. The canine has been very severely injured in the incident. A concerned citizen has filed a police complaint against unknown for subjecting the animal to cruelty. Colva Police has sent the injured dog for medical examination. Colva police station in-charge, PI Theron D’Costa informed that the police had sent the stray for medical examination. He said since the medical report showed that the dog is critical, the police has registered a case under section 428…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The decision to review the rates for ferry rides for two- and four-wheeler users in Goa was made official by the State government on November 16, notwithstanding the assertions of Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phaldesai. Two-wheelers will pay Rs 10 per trip, with the option to purchase a monthly pass for Rs 150 that allows unlimited rides, in accordance with the rates announced in a notice that will apply to the entire State. The cost per ride for three- and four-wheelers will be Rs 40, and a monthly pass good for unlimited rides will set you back…

Goemkarponn desk BENGALURU: India’s unbeaten World Cup 2023 campaign has received a massive jolt after it was announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday that all-rounder Hardik Pandya will miss the remainder of the tournament. Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna, who recently returned to the international fold following a year-long injury setback, has been picked as Hardik’s replacement. The star India all-rounder, who twisted his ankle and landed awkwardly during the game against Bangladesh in Pune on October 19, limped off the field and did not take any further part in the match. He was sidelined and subsequently missed…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar launched the Rifle and Pistol Shooting event at the ongoing 37th National Games at the Yash Shooting Hub at Mandrem where the 10m, 25m and 50m events will be taking place. “It is a proud privilege to welcome you all to Mandrem village and it is both an honour and opportunity for us to be hosting you all at this event,” Arolkar said. Arolkar recalled his days as a sportsman and the words of his coach who told him when on the field to apply his mind, body and soul. “What this means…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: North Goa Zilla Panchayat Chairperson and President of Mini Golf Association, goa, Shri Siddesh Shripad Naik, on Friday said that the inclusion of Mini Golf discipline in the 37th National Games is a good move. “Golf is considered a rich man’s game. However, mini golf can be played by the common man. This will attract new players and students in Goa,” he said. He said that the association will work to ensure Goans get exposure to the sport at the national and international level. “The association has been formed in Goa, and through this, we will conduct…