After several appeals to the COVID19 cured people to donate plasma, the State government has taken an initiative to move into the containment zone and arrange plasma donation camps. One such camp were held today at the Mangor Hill by the Goa Medical College blood bank in venture with the United Citizens of Mangor. Constable Rathore, whose family was first to get COVID19, became the first donor at the camp. He urged the other cured people to donate their plasma and become the saviours. “I have donated my plasma as I feel duty bound to help others recover from this…
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Aam Aadmi Party once again went on the offensive stating that something as simple as undergoing a covid test was beyond the reach of the common man in the state and demanded that instead of making scapegoat of doctors in COVID Hospital , the Chief Minister and the health minister should take responsibility and step down. Addressing media, AAP convenor Elvis Gomes said that since the BJP would find it difficult to accede to the demand as they had no competent people to replace the CM and HM, President’s rule was the only alternative left to save the people of…
PANJIM: After Goa Lokayukta found irregularities into the financial support scheme offered to building and construction workers (BOCW) during COVID-19 pandemic, the State Labour Department has failed to submit the required information seeking additional six weeks time. The Lokayukta Justice (retired) PK Misra, however, declining the request, has fixed hearing on August 18, while asking to produce all the information pertaining to BOCW and the financial support provided to the beneficiaries. The complaint was filed by GFP vice president Durgadas Kamat, who had charged that an amount of over Rs 13 crore has been disbursed to 15,490 BJP workers cum…
Drishti Marine has said that from Jan 2020 till date, their lifeguards rescued 97 persons while there were 15 instances of first aid interventions and 5 deaths. Baga has seen the maximum 24 incidents followed by 10 in Palolem. Drishti also said that three victims, who tried suicidal attempt, were rescued in last four days by alert lifeguards at Baina, Colva and DonaPaula. “From the start of the year in Jan 2020 till date there have been 97 rescues, 15 instances of first aid interventions and 05 deaths. Baga has seen the maximum number of incidents in 2020 so far…
PANJIM: Usgao villagers have submited memorandum to Deputy Collector Ponda seeking inquiry into rising Covid 19 cases in MRF firm in Usgao.The firm has reported over 20 cases. The villagers have also alleged that the infected people are forced to stay at home rather then sending them to Care centre. “It has been learnt that this virus positive workers inspire of sending them to health centre they were ordered to stay home by MRF company officials. This virus may spread to their family members and to the entire community.” said Usgao Villager Laxmikant Naik He said, “MRF has about a…
Even after the situation nomalises post COVID19 an the businesses in the tourism sector begin are allowed to open, it would be a difficult task as there would be a need for a massive bailout, feels businessman Ricardo Joseph D’Souza. Speaking to goemkarponn.com, Ricardo said that while COVID is here to stay, until a new vaccine arrives, people will have to leave with it and start life all over again.“Even if government allows all tourism sector or other businesses to open, Goa will need a massive bailout. Our government needs to realise this,” said Ricardo, who owns several businesses including…
Accusing Dr Pramod Sawant led government for mismanaged COVID situation in the State leading to death of 60 people, Porvorim Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte has given call for change in State leadership. In his personal blog, Khaunte has said that Sawant is truly a ‘Accidental CM’ and this Accident has proved to be a Fatal Disaster for Goa, especially in these pandemic times. “it’s perhapsthe first time in the history of independent Goa that so many precious lives have been lost within such a short time. It needs to be stressed upon that these ghastly figures are not just a…