PANAJI: Tow deaths in a day, including one of a 31 year old from Vasco has sent shockwaves across the State. The weekend began with news of death of 10th death in Goa early morning, as a 80 year old man from Vasco, who succumbed to the dreaded COVID19 at COVID Hospital in Margao. Sources revealed he was in the Intensive Care Unit for last few days. Even as the news was yet to settle down, there came another shocker as a 31 year old young man lost his life, becoming the 11th victim. People in the know said the…
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Despite the increase in COVID 19 cases in the Betki, Cooperative Minister and Priol MLA Govind Gaude on Saturday said that the situation is in control. Gaude said that though there is a spike in Covid-19 cases in Betki, the contact tracing was put in place and we began with aggressive testing by establishing swab collection mechanism in the Betki PHC. “I am monitoring the situation on the ground. Spur in infection is reported due to aggressive testing and transmission is contained. Today along with Deputy Collector and Sarpanch of Betki Khandola I have inspected the site for future measures,”…
Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat has slammed the State government for COVID19 deaths in Goa and demanded handing over the COVID-designated hospital management to Army at the earliest. Taking to social media Digambar said he had recommended forming a task force for COVID in March but government ignored. “As #Covid deaths reach double digit, How many more deaths @GovtofGoa need to come out with effective Health Care Plan? Hand over Covid Hospital Management to Army before its too late. Release White Paper on #Covid_19 Immediately,” Kamat wrote He further added, “I had urged the @PMOIndia as…
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Giriraj Singh on Friday that the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) in collaboration with the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) will take up the work to establish “Fish Cryobanks” in different parts of the country, which will facilitate all time availability of ‘fish sperms’ of desired species to fish farmers. “NFDB in collaboration with the NBFGR will take up the work to establish “Fish Cryobanks” in different parts of the country, which will facilitate all time availability of ‘fish sperms’ of desired species to fish farmers.” Singh said He said,…
The Governor of Goa, Satya Pal Malik has said Moringa Oleifera which is also known as Drumstick tree is a medicinal plant with rich source of Calcium. This plant he said, controls blood Pressure, Improves immunity, being Anti Oxidant, Anti Inflammatory, enhances skin health and reduces Cholesterol etc. The Governor was speaking after planting a sampling of Drumstick Tree (Moringa Oleifera) at Aushadhi Vatika near main gate at Raj Bhavan to mark the celebration of Vana Mahotsav 2020 jointly organized by Raj Bhavan, Goa and Forest Department, Goa today. Speaking further Malik said, in the Vedas the importance of plants…
FC Goa on Friday has announced that Clifford Miranda has signed a contract extension with the Club to stay on as the Assistant Coach. The Indian football legend will now be an integral part of the Club’s Coaching staff under new Head Coach Juan Ferrando for the upcoming ISL season, as well as the AFC Champions League campaign. “I’m delighted to continue my tenure at FC Goa and want to help the team succeed in the coming season”, Clifford said. “I’m also looking forward to working with our new Head Coach Juan (Ferrando) and together taking this team to new…
PANAJI: The process of collecting the plasma samples of the cured COVID patients has already begun in the State, even as the cases continued to climb. The State registered third consecutive century on Friday. Also, 74 new recoveries were registered taking the active cases to 895. The State so far has 2251 confirmed cases 1347 recoveries and nine deaths. Health Secretary Nila Mohana, addressing media also informed that the Cuncolim MLA Clafasio Dias has been put on non-invasive ventilator and his condition has stabilised. “Unfortunately the honourable MLA is also one of our positive patients and he has now been…