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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark), an innovation-driven, global pharmaceutical company has launched the first triple fixed-dose combination Teneligliptin with Pioglitazone and Metformin in India. Teneligliptin is a widely used DPP4 inhibitor (Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 inhibitor). This FDC has been launched under the brand name Zita®-PioMet, and contains Teneligliptin (20 mg) + Pioglitazone (15 mg) + Metformin (500mg/1000mg) in a sustained release (SR) formulation. This offers patients with Type 2 diabetes the convenience of once daily dosing to improve their glycemic control and achieve the targeted HbA1c within 24 weeks. On occasion of the launch, Alok Malik, EVP &…

Goemkarponn desk CURCHOREM: Governor of Goa P. S. Sreedharan Pillai  addressing the students, parents and staff of Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School, Curchorem, on the occasion of launching a ceremony of stepping towards the golden jubilee of the establishment of their Institution at Ravindra Bhavan hall, Curchorem. He said that the institution has achieved remarkable achievements over the last several years where a way was shown to thousands of students. “Konkani language is one of the beautiful ancient languages in India, and it is not confined only to the state of Goa but in Karnataka and Maharashtra people speak too,…

Highlights… Locals claim that the expansion of Ambey metallic will Raise the annual coal handling capacity by 3 to 4 lakh tonnes   An increase in coal transportation will increase the number of mishaps/accidents and lead to traffic congestion Surrounding areas will have to face the problem of water scarcity  Non-Stop noise and air pollution will degrade the health of locals It’s location within the non-permissible range will disturb the rich biodiversity Accumulation of coal dust, soot and ash in surrounding houses will increase manifolds Goemkarponn desk HONDA (Sattari): Locals of Sattari have threatened to agitate if the government permits…

* Four injured shifted to Goa Medical College for treatment * Fire spreads to nearby scrapyards, houses * 26 Fire vehicles, 4 JCBs pressed into service Goemkarponn Desk COLVALE: A scrapyard at Mushir Wada, Colvale, was gutted in flames today early morning. In the incident, four persons sustained injuries. Welding machine sparks reportedly caused the fire. Fire officials of the Fire and Emergency Services were roped in to douse the fire. Sources said around 25 fire vehicles and four JCBs had been pressed into service. As per the information two persons have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. Sources…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Electricity Department today has announced the One-time Settlement Scheme (OTS) 2022 yet again for consumers whose bills have been pending. The scheme will be valid from December 28 to January 27, 2023. “The registration for the scheme will start tomorrow. One can pay the bill in one direct instalment or monthly instalments,” said Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar. He further said that the registration period for the same will start from 28th December till 27th January 2023. It can be recalled that when the scheme was introduced last year, many consumers were unable to avail of it…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Goa Forward Party (GFP) President and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai today said that he regrets his statement against the Speaker, but at the same time, there should be a valid reason for the curtailment of the assembly session. “There should be a valid reason for curtailment; if the ST community feels upset over my statements against Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar, then I totally regret my statements,” said Vijai. He further said that the ST community has always supported him in all ways and respects their sentiments. “As said by Speaker, the government decides the length of the session;…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: In a second arrival of the season in Canacona, a sea turtle laid 89 eggs in the wee hours of Wednesday at Agonda Beach. According to Forest sources, a turtle arrived on Agonda beach in the wee hours of Wednesday. Around 89 eggs were then recovered from the Pit in which the eggs were laid and were shifted to a pit at Galgibaga Turtle Nesting Site. According to the South-Goa Marine Range in charge at its Headquarters at Galgibaga, the Forest department has decided to operate a single Turtle Rehabilitation Centre at Galgibaga in Canacona to facilitate…