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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that Goa is the first state to establish a pioneering Task Force Committee dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our medical professionals. “Goa is the first state to establish a pioneering Task Force Committee dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our medical professionals,” said Rane. He further said that this decision comes in the wake of the tragic incident in Kolkata and aligns with the Supreme Court’s guidelines. Chaired by Dr. S M Bandekar, Dean of Goa Medical College, this committee will comprise key stakeholders from various departments…

Goemkarponn desk SALCETE: Officials of the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection drive at the Sweetmarts in Salcete in view of the upcoming festive season. Two other manufacturing units were also inspected at Cuncolim where samples of sweets were drawn and sent to the FDA laboratory for analysis. One of the premises at Panzarconi Cuncolim was found operating without a valid FSSAI licence in unhygienic conditions was issued an unlicensed notice and was directed to stop until acquiring a license. Stock of Fryums and farsan of around 30kg and 70 kg respectively worth Rs. 21700/- approximately were found…

Mumbai: A 19-year-old nursing trainee was raped, allegedly by an auto-rickshaw driver, in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district. According to preliminary information, the victim had taken an auto-rickshaw ride home when the driver offered her drinking water. The water was spiked and the teenager lost consciousness. The driver then allegedly took the victim to a deserted place and sexually assaulted her. On regaining consciousness, the victim informed her family and later registered a police complaint. An FIR has been registered and police are scanning CCTV footage to zero in on the accused. The woman is recovering at a state-run hospital. The incident…

Kolkata: Defending Champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will lock horns with former champions Bengaluru FC in the second semi-final of the 133rd Durand Cup which will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday. Mohun Bagan SG overcame Punjab FC 6-5 in a thrilling sudden death after both teams were locked 3-3 in regulation time at Jamshedpur. The defending champions will be excited to return back to their ‘home ground’ for the semis against 2022 champions Bengaluru FC. On the other hand, a 95th-minute strike from Jorge Pereyra Diaz ensured Bengaluru FC clinched a narrow 1-0…

Paris: The Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday with a spectacular opening ceremony in a city still on a high after the highly successful Olympics. A new generation of Paralympians will join seasoned veterans competing in many of the same venues that hosted Olympic sports. A total of 18 of the 35 Olympic venues will be used for the Paralympics, which run until September 8, including the Grand Palais which scored rave reviews for its hosting of the fencing and taekwondo under an ornate roof. The La Defense Arena is back as well, hosting the 141 gold-medal events in para-swimming, as…

The demise of Francisco Monte D’Cruz has left a deep void in the political landscape of Goa. Monte D’Cruz was not just a leader; he was a visionary who left an indelible mark on Goan sports. His unwavering commitment and foresight in the construction of the Nehru Stadium at Fatorda catapulted Goa into the limelight of the sports world. In a time when political leaders were often associated with sluggish development and empty promises, Monte D’Cruz was a shining exception. He defied the norms and constructed the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in a mere 180 days. This remarkable feat stands…

New Delhi: Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley has rubbished reports suggesting that he might become the next BCCI secretary if Jay Shah is elected chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). There have been reports that the current BCCI secretary Jay Shah is likely to be appointed as the next chairman of ICC as Greg Barclay has decided not to seek another tenure as chief of ICC. Last week, Greg Barclay officially informed the ICC board that he will step down from his role as the ICC chairperson when his tenure concludes in November. Barclay, who…