Goemkarponn Desk AGGACAIM: Aggacaim police have filed FIR against Saish Borkar for allegedly assaulting a woman from Azzosim and also trespassing into her home. A complaint to this effect was filed against Borkar on Nov 21. Borkar allegedly followed the 36-year-old woman, entered her house and assaulted her. Saish happens to be brother of RG MLA Viresh Borkar.
Goemkarponn Desk SANCOALE: Goa’s chief minister, Pramod Sawant, stated on Saturday that the state government’s objective is to assist in transforming ideas into high-growth startups that draw investment. Goa places great importance on fostering a robust startup ecosystem. Speaking at an event called “Goa Innovation and Startup Times” (GIST) at the BITS Pilani campus in Vasco, Sawant stated that the state will utilize different Central schemes to support startups while concentrating on its strengths in industries, tourism, and sustainability. Goa prioritizes fostering a thriving startup ecosystem. His confidence in the state’s potential to become a startup hub was evident in…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Alleging that Rs 30-40 lakh was demanded from the candidates seeking jobs in the Public Works Department for Junior Engineer and Technical Assistant posts, the Congress in Goa on Friday filed a complaint with the Vigilance Department, requesting for an investigation into the matter. Srinivas Khalap, General Secretary of Goa Pradesh Congress Committee, has written to the Vigilance Department in this regard. He has said that a former PWD minister was allegedly involved in a job recruitment scam, which according to him should be thoroughly investigated. “This is with respect to the alleged job recruitment scam concerning…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that Goa health department has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) by becoming the first state in India to fully embrace molecular testing for TB diagnosis. “The Goa Health Department achieved a significant milestone in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) by becoming the first state in India to fully embrace molecular testing for TB diagnosis,” said Rane He further said that in 2020, the state transitioned from traditional microscopy to upfront rapid molecular diagnostic tests, signaling a move towards more advanced and accurate detection methods. “We will continue…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: November 18th to 24th is observed as Antimicrobial resistance awareness week. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasingly serious threat to public health. The spread of multi-drug resistant bacteria and the lack of new antibiotics to treat infections caused by these organisms, pose a rapidly increasing threat to human health. Hence, in order to create awareness about this AMR, a program was conducted by FDA for the stakeholders. The members from Pharma manufacturers, drug retailers, FDA staff and public participated. Director FDA gave the presentation on the various aspects of AMR and role of every stakeholder in controlling…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The GCCI on Friday urged the state government to move forward with the ongoing marina project because of its potential to promote nautical tourism, even though the center clarified that Goa does not require MOEF&CC clearance for marinas. Tourism plays a major role in the local economy, so it is important to maximize its potential, according to GCCI President Shrinivas Dempo. “The amount of money made per visitor needs to rise. The industrialist wrote to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, “Travelers who come only to take in Goa’s scenic beauty and do not spend (they sleep in their…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goan engineering and ITI students will now have access to hands-on learning thanks to a partnership between the Directorate of Technical Education and the non-profit learning platform EduSkills Foundation. In an effort to prepare engineering college students for the workforce and develop a talent pool in Goa, EduSkills will offer virtual internships. Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated, “The government of Goa is enthusiastic about utilising EduSkills’ extensive industry connections, which encompass over 200 companies, and their proficiency in skills training to improve the career readiness of young engineers in…
