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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Department of Science, Technology and Waste Management, Govt. of Goa, being the Nodal Department to undertake GI registrations for various Goan items/produce such as agricultural, handicrafts, food items and handloom has designated Goa State Council for Science and Technology for initiating the required process and work as a facilitator for the said work. The five GI applications filed for production, viz. Goan bebinca, Goa Malcorada Mango, Sat Shiro then, Goa Cashew and Agasechi Vayingim are examined by the GI Registry and accepted for further processing. Further, GI applications are also filed for Korgut rice, Taleigao brinjal…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Women Forward condemns the statement of BJP Mahila Morcha Incharge Sulakshana Sawant over her remarks on the gas cylinder price hike. “If international crude prices have increased, how come Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is flying in a private jet to Kolhapur, Solapur and Andaman islands,’ said GFP Leader Nimisha Faleiro She further said that it was a shocking statement made by Sulakshana Sawant wherein she stated that gas prices have increased due to the international price hike. “We feel that BJP has not done its homework correctly. These statements are purely based on union governments, but…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that the state’s first hemodialysis facility at Goa Medical College (GMC) currently conducts about 1650 dialysis sessions each month. “Over the years, the Department of Nephrology has offered comprehensive care, dialysis, kidney transplants, and patient care. At GMC, the state’s first hemodialysis facility was built, which currently conducts about 1650 dialysis sessions each month,” said Rane. He further said that to ensure our people receive the greatest healthcare possible, we are doing everything in our power to keep an eye on the rapidly advancing fields of technology and medicine. “Let’s concentrate…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The deadline of 10 pm to wind up the Shigmo Parade was impossible, and the Parade went through Ponda City till late at night. Children, youngsters and the elderly enjoyed the Parade. The Parade was expected to start at 4 pm. It also began late evening. However, thousands of people flocked to Ponda City to watch the Shigmo Parade, which continued late at night. The Parade commenced from Tisk Ponda. The artist comprising fancy dress, folk dance, and Romatamel, depicted the rich traditional Shigmo Culture dancing to the tune of Dhol and beating drums. The floats depicted…

Goemkarponn desk CARANZALEM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said action would be taken against the people responsible for the wildfires. “Action would be taken against the people responsible for the wildfires. Even FIR will be registered against people responsible,” said CM Sawant, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a private event. He further said that an inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the fire and also the role, if any, of forest guards concerned. “If any forest guard is found to have failed in his duty, he would be immediately suspended,” Sawant added. CM also urged…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: Minister for Forest Vishwajit Rane said that as of 8 am this morning, 3 minor fires were active in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary. “28 fires were doused yesterday. For a minor fire at Satrem and Derodem, a Navy AC has been launched at 9:15 am, and an aerial recce will be carried out by IAF helicopter to ascertain the fire status across the state,” said Rane. He further said that as per requirement, a helicopter from Indian Navy and another from Indian Air Force will take up sorties to douse the fire and close monitoring and supervision…