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PANAJI:: The first group of international delegates arrived at Goa Dabolim Airport early on April 15 to attend the 2nd Health Working Group G20 Meeting from April 17 to 19th, 2023. The group consisted of Francoise Vanni, Stephen Murphy, Dylan Pulver, Stephanie Seydoux, Alain Labrique, Derrick Muneene and Garrett Mehl from Switzerland, as well as Elise Anthony and Steven Posnack from the USA. Upon arrival, the delegates were welcomed with a musical performance and escorted to a reserved lounge by CISF personnel and designated LOs, where they were served Goan snacks such as Ragi chips, Cashew nuts, and tender coconut…

Goemkarponn Desk ST INEZ: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) attended to 7000 plus phone calls last year and around Rs 81 crore property was lost. CM Sawant was addressing the gathering on the occasion of National Fire Service Day at the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services at St Inez. “The DFES has done a commendable job. Last year DFES received 7000 plus emergency calls, also 9 fake calls, 10 human lives lost due to fire, 7 human lives saved,” said Sawant He further said that Rs 169.53 crore worth…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Giving a helping hand to poor needy families has become the need of the hour and it is a matter of happiness that Vasanti Vithu Gavas Charitable Trust (VVGCT) is participating in such activities and Ponda Police would support them in launching initiative to provide free monthly ration quota to ten blind people in Ponda said Deputy Superintendent of Ponda ( DySP) Police Station Ashish Shirodkar. The function was held today (Wednesday) at Ponda Police Station wherein(VVGCT). Ten blind person and their families will get free ration from (VVGCT) The initiative was inaugurated by Deputy Superintendent of…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA- The Tisk Ponda locals and Dhavlim Farmers in Dhavlim Ponda are worried for ongoing work on Sewerage Manholes for Ponda Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) work had almost dried up springs which were important source of irrigation for paddy crop said Dhavlim farmers. The ongoing huge sewerage manhole work went deep in ground from where huge quantity of water was pumped out on daily basis for its construction due to which Dhavlim farmers fear their nearby springs originating in nullah dried up. Many such chambers are seen at Tisk Ponda. The farmers entirely blamed it to huge Sewerage…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Panaji Additional Sessions Court has granted bail to the accused Sudhir Sangwan over furnishing a personal bail bond of Rs 50,000 and surety of like amount. The Court during the bail hearing said that the drug seized at his instance was identified as Methamphetamine which was weighing 2.20 grams. The recovery of contraband from the toilet flush tank cannot be said to be in the exclusive possession of the accused. This factor also helps him to get bail,” reads the order Hence, she said, even though the substance said to have been in his possession was…

Goemkarponn Desk CALANGUTE: Crime Branch during their routine special verification drive in Calangute, found that a spa was operating illegally with no license from the Directorate Services (DHS). Dring verification total 14 massage parlours were verified by the staff and one parlour namely Blue Terra Spa, situated at 1″ floor, Sunkissed Plaza De Antonio, Calangute – Goa was found operating without obtaining license from the Director of Health Services, Panaji Goa. The report is being submitted by the Dy.SP Crime Branch against the Blue Terra Spa to the District Magistrate, North Panaji – Goa for initiating necessary action under section…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Entire Goa is in the grip of an intense heat wave for the last week. Day temperatures in in the state crossed 35 C on Wednesday. While living in different regions of the state has already become difficult owing to the soaring mercury and sweltering conditions, the breakout of various ailments is also not ruled out. Heat-related illnesses can be best prevented if the vulnerable populations/ communities are made aware of prevention tips basic dos and Don’ts through the effective use of various media. Physicians and pharmacists must have knowledge of effective prevention and first-aid treatment of…