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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that the state government would sign a Tripartite MoU with Tata Memorial Cancer Institute and the Government of India for mentoring purposes and guidance for the proposed State Cancer Institute of Goa. Rane called on Rajesh Bhushan, Health Secretary Govt. of India, along with Y.V.V.J. Rajasekhar, Secretary Health, Govt. of Goa, to discuss various issues pertaining to the Health Department of Goa. “We shall sign a Tripartite MoU with Tata Memorial Cancer Institute & Government of India for mentoring purposes and guidance for the proposed State Cancer Institute of Goa. We also…

CALANGUTE: Mismatch of symbols allocated to 2 candidates on the ballot paper at Khobra Wado in ward no 9 of Calangute panchayat led to the suspension of the election process. As per information, the elections are likely to be held tomorrow for the ward. The error in the ballot paper only came to light after nearly 15- 16 voters exercised their franchise. “The symbols displayed on the sample ballot paper displayed outside the voting centre were correct; however the symbols and candidate names mismatched on the ballot paper,” said ward no nine candidate The candidates said that tomorrow being a…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa has recorded a tentative voter turnout of approximately 75 per cent in the panchayat elections held today. The figures were recorded as per the calculations till 4 pm. Polling in Goa by a large peaceful and no untoward incident was reported anywhere. Apart from Calangute, where there was a printing error of ballots, no issues were reported anywhere. The polling was held at 1,566 booths located at 1,049 locations from 8 am to 5 pm; the final hour, which was 4 pm to 5 pm, was dedicated to Covid-19 patients. Even though voting was on ballots,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Forests Minister Vishwajit Rane has said that he has sought Union Minister’s advice to work closely with the Ministry to develop a state-of-the-art Animal Safari in Goa. Rane held a meeting with Bhupendra Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, to discuss various proposals. “Following in the footsteps of an Animal Safari developed in Kevadia, Gujarat, we sought advice from the Union Minister to work closely with the Ministry in developing a state-of-the-art Animal Safari in Goa,” said Rane. He further said that he has sought approval for maintenance of grasslands, enrichment plantation with fruit-bearing trees, creation…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Expressing serious concern over the non-functionality of CCTVs at the GMC, AAP National Youth Wing Vice President Cecille Rodrigues requested immediate action from Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane. In a video she posted on her social media platform, Rodrigues claimed that the GMC’s CCTVs have been inoperable for the past two years. She said, “Numerous complaints were made to the GMC’s technical department by the Police Outpost located there. But to date, nothing has been done”. Rodrigues said, “Numerous robbery-related cases have recently been reported at the GMC hospital. Family members of patients have had their phones stolen…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that he does not need any political party advice on running the government schools. CM Sawant was reacting to statements made by various political outfits on the merger of government schools. “I do not need any advice from a political party on running the government schools. The state government is capable of running government schools,” said CM Sawant. He further said that his government is not interested in just the buildings of the schools but the quality of education. “Many government-run schools have four to five students, and the quality of…

Goemkrponn desk PANAJI: The compilation of videos exposes how BJP Functionaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah & others, have insulted National Flag & National Anthem. Before doing “Tiranga Jagruti” on 11th & 12th August, BJP President Sadanand Shet Tanawade must learn how to hold Tiranga, charged Congress Media Cell Chairman Amarnath Panjikar. Reacting to the two-day “Tiranga Jagruti” programme announced by BJP State President Sadanand Tanawade yesterday, Amarnath Panjikar released a video exposing various BJP functionaries disrespecting the National Flag & National Anthem. He said BJP Functionaries are now trying to take cheap political mileage using…