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DHIRAJ HARMALKAR/ Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Sub-district hospital Chicalim is in desperate need of a Paediatric doctor, radiologist and a surgeon. Goa First NGO claims that patients have to face the inconvenience of going to GMC since there is a shortage of medical staff at Sub-district hospital Chicalim. The newly upgraded hospital at Chicalim, which was known as the Cottage hospital in the past, has now attained the status of a Sub-district hospital. Crores of exchequers money were spent on the up-gradation of this medical facility a few years ago. Although the infrastructure has been put in place with the medical…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: As the pollution authority lacks monitoring of air quality in Mayem, the High Court of Bombay at Goa has temporarily stopped iron ore transportation from the village. While hearing the matter, the High Court directed the mining companies to stop ore transportation from 2 particular TC no. at Mayem due to the Goa State Pollution Control Board’s lack of monitoring of air quality. However, the Court has granted liberty to the transporting mining company to approach the Court for vacating the stay on transportation as and when monitoring stations setup by GSPCB. The Court was hearing public…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Chicalim joggers park is in shambles with broken benches, dead trees, damaged play area for the children. The facility needs immediate attention from the authorities. The existing jogger’s park at Chicalim behind SMRC hospital needs immediate repair work. Just after 6 years, the condition of the existing infrastructure, which was built in the first phase, has been taking a beating from nature. A visit to this park revealed that the benches in this park area were broken, and the play area surface at the children’s play area was damaged. The trees and plants from this garden are…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In its efforts to bring attention to India’s lesser-known species and habitats, and build a conservation mindset, The Habitats Trust, recently launched ‘Wild You Were Sleeping’ a six-part original docuseries on Earth Day. The series has been featuring stories of some of India’s most fascinating wild species that live in close proximity to humans but are not understood, often leading to conflict situations. The docuseries showcases short 7 – 9 minute episodes on each species and the upcoming episode will feature the shy and elusive, Smooth- coated Otter which is also a native to estuaries in Goa.…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA- Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa informed that people will not allow anyone to touch the Cabo-De-Rama Fort under the care of the Department of Archives until the issues of the locals are resolved. ‘This is also my stand as an MLA and people representative’, Altone said. It may be recalled that Goa Tourism Development Corporation(GTDC) has approved 21.45 Cr for the Renovation and Beautification of Cabo-de-Rama Fort, which is under the care and protection of the Directorate of Archives. D’Costa, along with Goa Heritage Action Committee Dr Jorson Fernandes, scores of residents assembled inside the Cabo-De-Rama Fort and…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Its rule of Goan variety Mancurad mango at Ponda Market with everywhere most market vendors are seen selling Mancurad variety mango as due to increase in production, rates have come down and within reach of aam admi. Baskets full of Mancurad and other varieties of mangoes were available in plenty around the Ponda market and village streets and bypass roads in Ponda. With huge mancurad supply coming out these days, the rates of Mankurad mango of Goan origin are reduced to Rs 600 to Rs 300 depending upon size. One month earlier, i.e. in April the…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Finally, Goa Dairy Officer on Special Duty ( OSD) Kashi Naik submitted their resignation to Administrative Committee Chairman Augustin Mesquita yesterday. The OSD appointment post has become controversial following objections to it by stakeholders, citing no provision in the bylaws of Goa Dairy to appoint OSD. It may be recalled that the Administrative Committee of Goa Dairy had a few months ago appointed Kashi Naik as OSD. Recently acting as OSD, he convened the AGM of Goa Dairy on 27 April. However, on 27 April, farmers (AGM) Members of Goa Dairy had opposed holding AGM of Goa…