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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: North Goa District Hospital, Mapusa, has started offering blood transfusions for Thalassemia patients in the Paediatric ward. “North Goa District Hospital, Mapusa, now offers blood transfusions for Thalassemia patients in the Paediatric ward. Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder, and timely transfusions can make a world of difference,” said Health Minister Vishwajit Rane. He furrther said that first patient marked this milestone by inaugurating the services. Kudos to Dr. Vandana Dhume and our dedicated team at NGDH for making this happen. “A special spot in the Pediatric Ward is reserved for Thalassemia patients. We’re committed to top-notch…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: According to the results of an investigation by Goa’s Forest Department, although the fires that raged throughout the state in the first fortnight of March were largely started by unprecedented extreme weather conditions, there were also some man-made, albeit largely unintentional, causes for forest fires. In addition, it was noted in the report Forest Fire Incidences in Goa (March 5 to March 15, 2023) that a total of 34 cases had been filed in connection with the fires against two people who have been identified and a number of others who are unidentified. The report was presented…

Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: Out of only a few, Canacona’s Adrian Fernandes has come out boldly to support and promote Romi Konkani, which otherwise needs all-round push to develop our ‘Maim-Bhas’ , stated Canacona Municipal Council 2-time former Chairperson and present Councillor Simon Rebello. ‘Vot ani Paus,’ a book on Konkani poems by Adrian Fernandes was released by Simon Rebello, former chairperson of Canacona Municipal Council and sitting councillor at Holy Cross Chapel, Ponsulem-Canacona on August 18. CMC Councillor Nadin Fernandes, Canacona BJP Youth President Vishal Dessai, senior writer Manuel Fernandes, DKA President Celso Fernandes, DKA Vice-President William Fernandes, DKA Secretary…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 34th convocation of Goa University at Raj Bhavan, Goa today (August 23, 2023). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that technology and innovation play a major role in today’s world. She was happy to note that Goa University is promoting innovation. She emphasised that developing world-class competence in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in our higher educational institutions is essential. She was happy to note that the Goa University is running a program ‘Digital Integrated System for Holistic Teaching and Virtual Orientations’…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The 27 year old women, who had accused Margao based doctor of molestation, today alleged that she is been pressurized to withdraw the case. The victim has appealed people to stand for her. “I had fever, and he asked to remove my inner garments and touched me inappropriately. We are not making this up, we are not mad, we are educated women and we just want justice for what happened to us,” said the victim. She further said that whatever has happened to her is not right and that there must be many other women, whom he…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem won both the Men and Women Cross Country Championship 2023-24, organized by Goa University at Goa University Campus, Taliegao on 19th August, 2023. Govt. College, Quepem finished with 26 points and 20 points in men and women section respectively. MES’s Vasant Joshi College of Arts and Commerce, Zuarinagar claimed second position with 70 points and Don Bosco College, Panjim finished third with 79 points in men section. Whereas, in the women section Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim came second with 37 points and Shree Mallikarjun & Shri.…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Porvorim police has registered an FIR against Jason Furtado and Jemmimah Vaz for allegedly abusing and assaulting cashier of a restaurant in Porvorim. The duo also allegedly assaulted complainant and his friends with slaps, kicks and threatened them with dire consequences. The video of the incident had gone viral across social media platforms. As per reports, an FIR was lodged against the accused by Porvorim police under the relevant sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC). As per the authorities, the individuals engaged into an altercation with the cashier of the restaurant Goa Wine and Dine. Later, the…