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Goemkapronn desk VASCO: A cochlear implant surgery was successfully conducted on a 4-year-old girl at SMRC’s V. M. Salgaocar Hospital, Goa in her right ear by Dr Parag Sawant, ENT and Cochlear Implant surgeon. The parents of the patient complained that the child has not been responding to any sounds since birth, which was affecting her ability to learn and speak. Following thorough diagnosis, it was determined that the patient had bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss. The patient was given hearing aids for a trial period but it did not benefit her. The parents were counselled on the diagnosis and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao SS, Dempo registered wins in the Goa University Inter Collegiate Cricket Men Championship 2023-24, played at Goa University Cricket Ground, Taleigao. In the first match, Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao defeated Goa Medical College & Hospital, Bambolim by 78 Runs. Batting first, Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao scored 218/5 in 20 overs. Yash Gadekar: 78(46), Aryan Narvekar 76(36) not out were the top-scorers.Arsh Sardessai: 2/33, Mandar Ghadi: 2/26 picked wickets for GMCH. In reply, Goa Medical College & Hospital, Bambolim could manage 140/6 in 20 overs.…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: Mandrem police have arrested one Russian national for staying illegally. As per SDPO Pernem Jivba Dalvi an FIR is registered on Wednesday upon the against accused person Ivan Marutiants s/o Micheal, age- 34 yrs, Russian national, presently staying at c/o H. No. 9(1) B, Deulwada, Arambol, Pernem Goa, Permanent R/o Prem, Delegatskaga, 35/B, 138, Russia who was found staying illegally in India/ Goa without valid Travel documents, thereby contravening Foreigners Act-1946. In this connection an FIR under sections 7(1) (3) of Foreigners Order 1948 and Section-14 of Foreigners Act-1946 stands registered. Further accused was placed under arrest…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a bid to reduce rising road accidents in the state, Goa Traffic Cell today has come out with specific guidelines for Rent-A-Car and Rent-A-Bike operators. Goa has been witnessing a steep rise in accidents, majorly due to drunk driving and over speeding, especially in the late hours of the night. Addressing a press conference, SP Traffic Rahul Gupta IPS said that it will now be mandatory to sign an undertaking on traffic rules from any person renting out a car and bike from agents. “We have now come out with agreement with 10 points which both…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will on Friday hear a plea by non-profit organisation, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), which has sought to restrain the Union government from appointing two new election commissioners under a new law — The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. The plea demanded that until the legality of the new law was decided, the SC should order the government to fill the two positions through a consultative procedure that involves the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the selection panel. “I have received…

The economists at Morgan Stanley also said the economy appears to have room for even further expansion, given the path for additional capital expenditure – especially from private businesses Mumbai: Investment has become a major driver of India’s booming economy, according to economists at Morgan Stanley, adding that the country’s current expansion resembles that of the mid-2000s when growth averaged more than 8 per cent. The economists also said the economy appears to have room for even further expansion, given the path for additional capital expenditure — especially from private businesses — rising exports and a more stable economy. After…

Gold importers from the world’s second biggest gold consumer need to pay basic customs duty and Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC). The Centre has allowed its central bank to import gold without paying import levies, the government said in a notification issued late on Tuesday. Gold importers from the world’s second biggest gold consumer need to pay basic customs duty and Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC). As of September 2023, the Reserve Bank of India held 800.79 metric tonnes of gold, including gold deposits of 39.89 tonnes. Of that, 388.06 tonnes is held overseas and 372.84 tonnes is…