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Directorate of Social Welfare in association with the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and Goa Association of the Deaf, commemorated the International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Languages. Goemkarponn desk Panaji: In a vibrant display of inclusivity and appreciation, the International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Languages were celebrated on Sunday at Manohar Parrikar Memorial Hall, Sanjay Centre for Special Education, Porvorim. The event was organised by the Directorate of Social Welfare in association with the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and Goa Association…

Goemkarponn PANAJI: The deadline for depositing or exchanging Rs 2,000 currency notes has expired with the Reserve Bank of India concluding the acceptance of these high-value banknotes on September 30. Today, September 30, was the last day for submitting/exchanging Rs 2,000 currency notes. Individuals were advised to deposit Rs 2000 bank note into a bank account or exchange it for a different denomination of banknote at any bank location. Deposits into bank accounts can be madel normally, that is, without limits and in accordance with current directives and other relevant RBI guidelines. On 19 May, RBI removed the ₹2000 notes…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: Tension prevailed at the Police Stations in Margao and Mapusa after a large number of Muslims staged a protest against the derogatory comments made against Prophet Muhammad on social media. They demanded the immediate arrest of the miscreants involved in making the abusive comments against Prophet Muhammad. The protestors were told to give their complaint promising that the police would initiate action. Margao police station and Mapusa PS in charge rushed to their respective police station after the huge group assembled at the entrance to the police station demanding justice. After giving them a patient hearing, PI…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: In response to Prime Minister’s appeal , students in Canacona has begun a Cleanliness drive on Saturday morning at Chaudi. Higher Secondary students of atleast two higher Secondary school were seen lifting up plastics and others wastes strewn around the Chaudi town. Moving around the various parts of the commercial Chaudi town gloves sporting boys & girls students of Govt Higher Secondary School and St. Thereza of Jesus Hr. Secondary School, Chaudi collected over 8 bags of wastes of different nature, and later assembled with the collection at KTC bus-Stand. Also CMC Chairperson Ramakant Naik Gaunkar joined…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Death rate due to tuberculosis in Goa is highest in the country, informed Epidemiology Foundation of India(EFI) Vice President Ashok Bhardwaj. He was speaking to media persons during briefing about two day long EFICON-2023 conference to be held at GMC from tomorrow with the theme “Innovative strategies in Public Health”. GMC Dean Dr Bandekar attributed the problem to alcoholism in the state. He pointed out that there is a strong reaction between TB drugs and alcohol and at times medicines have to be withdrawn as the liver of alcoholic persons does not support the drugs making the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJII: Procter & Gamble India (P&G India), maker of brands like Gillette, Whisper, Vicks etc., today announced a Rs.300 Crore ‘P&G Supply Chain Catalyst Fund’ to collaborate with external partners and innovators, in co-creating solutions that accelerate its journey towards Supply 3.0 – the modern supply chain ecosystem. This fund will provide an opportunity to start ups and innovators to collaborate with P&G on business solutions customized to create the next level of supply: a supply chain that provides greater agility, flexibility, scalability, transparency and resilience. The announcement is in line with the Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti initiative,…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: EP Biocomposites Ltd launched the EP Green Center on 29th September at hands of the Minister of Environment, Public Work Department, Law & Judiciary, Legislative Affairs – Shri. Nilesh Cabral and in presence of prominent Archiect, Consultant and Engineers at Sapana Chambers Co-op Society, A D Costa Road, Margao. In today’s world, where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. The EP Green Center by EP Biocomposites Ltd (Part of EP Kamat Group) aims to address this pressing issue by offering a wide range of…