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Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Agitated residents of New Vaddem on Tuesday confronted the doctors and the staff of Chicalim sub district hospital in order to mark protest over the death of a 6-year-old girl Vani Khanapur, residing near Durga Mata temple, at New Vaddem due to suspected dengue fever (NS1). The girl was admitted at Chicalim sub district hospital on Monday evening. She was shifted to GMC hospital at Bambolim during the wee hours on Tuesday after her BP fall down. She succumbed to dengue fever while undergoing treatment at GMC at around 9 am on Tuesday. Residents of New Vaddem…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur will be the jury head for the international competition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2023 in Goa next month. The five-member jury also includes cinematographer Jose Luis Alcaine, producers Jerome Paillard, Catherine Dussart and Helen Leake, said a press release. “The International Jury will select the winner of the coveted best film award which includes the Golden Peacock, Rs 40 lakh monetary component and certificates for the director and producer. “Apart from the best film, the jury will also determine winners in the best director, best actor (male), best actor…

Goemkarponn desk TALEIGAO: After successfully hosting the 37th National Games Goa, the Sports Minister Govind Gaude today alleged that efforts were made by some to mislead and misinform Chief Minister against him. “We have successfully hosted the 37th National Games but some efforts were made by some to mislead and misinform Chief Minister Pramod Sawant against him,” said Gaude He further said that despite this, Chief Minister stood by him during conduct of Nation Games. “I also thank all the 40 MLAS for their support for National Games. Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai also has appreciated us in conduct of games,”…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Sandu Pharmaceuticals Limited, a leading manufacturing company in Ayurveda for over 124 years performed Shri Dhanvantari Pujan on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3pm on the occasion of Shri Dhanvantari Jayanti, the Ayurved deity and the National Ayurveda Day 2023. Leading Vaidyas- the Ayurveda practitioners were also felicitated with the awards for their exceptional contribution towards the growth and promotion of Ayurveda.Shri Shripad Naik, Hon Minister of State, Tourism, Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India was the Chief Guest for the felicitation of the Vaidyas. Dr Sujata Kadam, Dean, All India Institute of Ayurveda, Dhargal, Goa was…

Relations between India and Canada have strained since Justin Trudeau alleged the involvement of Indian agents in the killing of a Khalistani terrorist. Geneva: In a significant diplomatic move, India has spearheaded recommendations for Canada to fortify measures preventing attacks on worship places and effectively address hate speech. The proposals were presented during the UN Human Rights Council Review meeting, where diplomats from India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka shared their insights and recommendations. Indian diplomat Mohammed Hussain noted legislative enactments such as the National Housing Strategy Act and the Accessible Canada Act while addressing the issue at the Council meeting.…

Mark Ruffalo was among the long list of high-profile celebrities who signed a letter to US President Joe Biden in October, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel. Goemkarponn desk Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for saying Palestinians are “collateral damage”. Speaking at NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Mr Netanyahu appeared to justify civilian deaths in Gaza by saying that the Israeli army is only targetting terrorists and the civilians losing their lives is just “collateral damage”. “We’re deliberately doing everything in our power to target the terrorists.…

Akhilesh Yadav’s statement underscores the contrasting viewpoints between the two political entities within the extensive Opposition coalition, aiming to present a cohesive challenge to the BJP in the upcoming national elections scheduled for next year Goemkarponn desk New Delhi: Cracks within the Opposition’s INDIA alliance have deepened as Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, questions the Congress’s failure to conduct a caste census during their previous terms in power. This discord between the two major parties within the broader Opposition front, aiming to present a united front against the BJP in the upcoming national elections, is becoming more…