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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Government of Goa announced groundbreaking decisions today in association with Roche Healthcare marking a pivotal moment in the state’s healthcare landscape. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a congenital and life-threatening disorder causing progressive muscle weakness, affects four individuals in the state of Goa. The associated therapy’s lifetime cost is often beyond the means of these patients. Notably, one of the patients, Zoya Haji, was recognized for her talent at the recent Purple Fest in the state. Health Minister declared the provision of Risdiplam, an innovative treatment for SMA. This novel molecule targets neuromuscular junctions,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: AAP Goa Chief Amit Palekar said that Delhi Chief Minister and national convener Arvind Kejriwal would be visiting Goa for three days starting on January 18. Palekar informed that Kejriwal will visit the Goa from January 18 to January 20, accompanied by MPs Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak, as well as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Palekar stated that during their visit, which coincides with the Lok Sabha elections, the senior AAP leaders will meet with the party’s Goa MLAs as well as other state employees and volunteers. Last week, Kejriwal’s Goa tour to assess AAP’s…

Young opener Finn Allen guided New Zealand to a 45-run victory in the third T20I of the five-match series against Pakistan. Finn Allen smashed an astonishing 16 sixes, equaling the world record set by Afghanistan batter Hazratullah Zazai against Ireland in 2019. The Black Caps posted a formidable total of 224/7 in 20 overs in Dunedin on Wednesday, January 17. Finn Allen scored 137 runs off 62 deliveries, including five boundaries and 16 sixes. In response, the New Zealand bowlers restricted the opposition to a score of 179/7. Pakistan skipper Shaheen Afridi opted to bowl first after winning the toss.…

Goemkarponn desk Margao: Congress leaders on Tuesday slammed BJP government for failing to recognise ‘Opinion Poll Day’ as state level function and alleged that it is busy in dividing people over religion. Congress leaders were speaking during ‘Asmitai Dis’ (Opinion Poll Day) program at Lohia Maidan-Margao. AICC In charge of Goa Manikrao Thakare, MP Francisco Sardinha, Leader of opposition Yuri Alemao, GPCC President Amit Patkar, MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira and MLA Alton Dcosta, Senior Vice President M K Sheikh, Ex MLAs Radharao Gracious ,Caitu Dsilva ,Alina Saldhana and Shambhu Bhau Bandekar, Adv.Ramakant Khalap and other leaders were present. Manikrao Thakare…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Couple of days ahead of the Republic Day Cultural pageantry to be held at Kartavya path, New Delhi on January 26, 2024 the tableaux of Goa State will be displayed in Bharat Parv to be organized at the Red Fort New Delhi by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India from January 23 to January 31, 2024. Bharat Parv is being organized to celebrate the spirit of India i.e unity in Diversity. This festival generates patriotic fervour and showcases the rich and varied cultural diversity of the country. Bharat Parv is being held in New Delhi since…

· Pilot initiative commenced in 36 Reliance Retail stores in Mumbai and Delhi · PET collection and recycling initiative to be expanded to 200 Reliance stores in India by 2025 · Aims to collect 5,00,000 PET bottles annually in the pilot phase Goemkarponn desk Mumbai: Coca-Cola India and India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail announced the launch of a sustainability initiative titled “Bhool Na Jana, Plastic Bottle Lautana”, focused on post-consumer PET collection at Reliance Retail stores in Mumbai through Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) and collection bins. With a vision for a circular economy, this pilot project, aligned with the Government’s…

Will move Private Member Resolution in upcoming session demanding Opinion Poll to be celebrated state function Sarpanch Joseph Sequeira blames govt & Lobo for for forgetting promise on Dr Jack Sequeira statue Goemkarponn desk FATORDA/ CALANGUTE: Goa Forward president Vijai Sardesai and Calangute sarpanch Joseph Sequeira targetted the State government on Opinion Poll Day. Goa Forward Party (GFP) President Vijai Sardesai today said that those who wanted a merger with Maharashtra are running the state Government today. Sardesai was addressing the gathering during the Opinion Poll Day celebrations. “Those who wanted a merger with Maharashtra are running the state Govt…