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NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has removed 223 employees of the capital’s women’s commission. AAP MP Swati Maliwal, it is alleged, made the appointments during her term as chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women in violation of the rules. The order issued by the Lieutenant Governor’s office cites the Delhi Commission for Women Act and says that the panel has a sanctioned strength of 40 employees and that 223 new posts were created without the approval of the Lieutenant Governor. The order also states that the commission does not have the authority to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A weather warning has been issued for the state of Goa by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), indicating that on May 1st and 2, 2024, hot and humid conditions will prevail in isolated areas. Nonetheless, generally pleasant weather is predicted to continue, with moderate temperatures in both the districts of North and South Goa. There have been no heatwaves in the last 24 hours, and the state’s highest temperature for the next seven days will be between 34 and 36 degrees Celsius in the North and South Goa districts. The highest temperature will not significantly change over…

Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: A 46-year-old Scooter rider and resident of Gulem is seriously injured after a roadside mango tree branch came crashing down on a running scooter on NH66 road at Gulem late Tuesday evening in Canacona. Prakash alias Maruti Velip on his scooter bearing registration no.GA10 B8758 returning back to his home in Gulem ward, is hurt and seriously injured with a broken hand, as one part of the branch fell on his shoulder, while riding the scooter, and thrown off the bike, as the scooter was caught under the tree branch. Angry gulem locals blocked the NH66 road…

Goemakpronn desk CANACONA: A 65-year-old patient got stranded inside the Lift while he was being taken to the Male Ward situated on the 2nd floor of the Community Health Centre (CHC) late Tuesday night. The trapped patient –Anand Komarpant, 65 was later rescued by Fire –Services personnel, who were requisitioned for the rescue operation after remaining inside for over half an hour. According to CHC sources, the CHC Lift, which otherwise operates perfectly, through an old one, sometimes suddenly stops due to low voltage. The lift, however, can be brought down with the suitable usage of a Key, or a…

Goemakpronn desk VASCO: In a strategic move ahead of a public meeting in Baina, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, accompanied by candidate Pallavi Dempo, met with former urban development minister Milind Naik and seven municipal councillors. The meeting aimed to garner support and maximize backing from the Mormugao constituency. Addressing speculation surrounding Naik’s allegiance following MLA Sankalp Amonkar’s recent BJP affiliation, CM Sawant emphasized the importance of solidarity within the party. Sawant’s visit to Mormugao and Vasco constituencies saw the BJP’s concerted efforts to secure a favourable outcome in the upcoming elections. Expressing his commitment to the BJP, Milind Naik…

by SANDHYA RAMESH Health experts around the world have been reiterating the safety of vaccines, even as evidence continues to reveal how effective they are at saving lives. Nevertheless, paranoia over the administration of vaccines is spreading across the political spectrum. The recent lawsuit against AstraZeneca has raised a completely unnecessary furore over something that has been known to us for many years now— that vaccines cause rare side effects, and that one of those effects is a blood clotting disorder that could be fatal. Reactions to the lawsuit, as well as AstraZeneca’s admission in a UK court that Covishield vaccine can…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: On the occasion of Maharashtra Day and Sindhudurg Foundation Day on May 1, the Indus Runner Team organized the Goa to Sawantwadi Intercity 100 Km Ultra Run. This ultra run was started on 30th April 2024 at 5 pm from Sri Devi Navadurga Temple (Bori in Ponda Goa) by South Goa Assembly candidate Sanket Naik Mule, then going through Fonda, Mangeshi, Panaji Attal Setu, Parvorim, Dhargal, Tambosa, Banda completed 100 km at Sawantwadi. 1. Omkar Paradkar 2. Prasad Korgaonkar 3. Dr. Snehal Govekar 4. Bhushan Bandelkar 5. Bhushan Paradkar 6. Vinayak Patil (Kolhapur) 7. Sunil Jadeja (Goa)…