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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa, P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Goa, the Muslim brethren in particular, on the occasion of Id-Ul-Fitr. In his message, Governor said, “Id-ul-Fitr” is one of the most widely celebrated Islamic festivals, which marks the end of the holy month of “Ramadan”. Today, people show their gratitude for health and endurance to get through the long fasting period of “Ramadan”. “Id-ul-Fitr” festival also symbolises faith, sacrifice, love, compassion, brotherhood and unity. It is not merely restraining oneself from having food but also abstaining from evil and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The 2nd Health Working Group G20 meeting held in Goa from April 17 to 19, 2023 concluded with the participation of 180 delegates representing 19 countries, including international and Indian delegates who participated in the 3-day event. Delegates from various countries shared not only their expertise but also their unique experiences in Goa. Among various delegates that arrived, Dr. Kamal Althobaiti from Saudi Arabia expressed excitement about experiencing the culture and dance of Goa, while Theresa Matthews from the USA appreciated the beauty of the state. “We saw the culture, the local folk dances of Goa and…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Registrar of Goa Cooperative Societies (RCS) today has disqualified 9 board members from the Board of Directors of Goa Dairy for irregularities causing losses. Alleging massive irregularities in the functioning of Goa Dairy during the tenure of the government appointed Administrator, the Dairy’s chairman along with other Board of Directors (BoD) had written to the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS) demanding an inquiry. The chairman demanded an inquiry under Section 76 A (1) of the Goa Cooperative Societies Act 2001 based on the observation of the auditor for the financial year 2021-22. It includes the issue of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Health Services, Panaji has informed that, there has been a  rise in cases of COVID-19 in the State of Goa and is also seen in many other states in India. Active cases are 103 as on March 19, 2023. Two H3N2 cases have been detected in the state of Goa and are doing well and being followed up. Surveillance is ongoing in the state of Goa for covid-19 and Influenza as per Ministry Guidelines. DHS has advised to general public is to follow up COVID appropriate behaviour as follows: Observe good personal hygiene; Practice frequent hand washing with soap. Follow respiratory etiquettes – cover your mouth…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Health Services has informed that the Government has decided to set up a full fledged Nursing School in the vacant premises of the Hospicio Hospital at Margao and permission has been granted by Directorate of Health Services to start the Pediatric ward along with Nuns residence as a permanent venue for DEIC at Old Hospicio Hospital Margao. The project will be put into action very shortly for the benefit of the Medical fraternity and during the course of setting up of the above institutes/School the whole vacated premises of Hospicio Hospital will be renovated…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: India has given lot to the world and yoga is the greatest gift to the world. We know that yoga is important for human being which lead to keep mind, body healthy stated by the Minister for Tourism Rohan Khaunte who was inaugurating the two days Refresher Training on Yoga Education for the Government Primary School Teachers at Porvorim. The training programme was organized by the Goa Education Development Corporation in collaboration with the Directorate Sports & Youth Affairs today. The Yoga Training programme for Government Primary School Teachers has been organized as Prathamik Shikshak Yog Saptah…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Porvorim Police have arrested one person for snatching mobile phone of a foreigner at Pilerne. Novikov Sarge, native of Israel had lodged his complaint that on 18/04/2023 while he was travelling from Pilerne to Betim one person on a Dio scooter had snatched away Samsung Galaxy phone from his wife’s hand which was worth Rs. 1,20,000/-. Based on the complaint police resgistred FIR under section 356,379 IPC and conducted investigation. Through technical surveillance and reliable information police today arrested one accused person namely Taufik Shaikh, age 19 yrs R/o Paithona, Bardez Goa. The stolen mobile has also…