PANAJI:The Union Health Ministry has prepared a fact-sheet to guide front line workers and vaccinators on counselling pregnant women about the value and precautions of the Covid-19 vaccine so that they can make an informed decision. Although more than 90 per cent infected pregnant women recover without any need for hospitalisation, rapid deterioration in health may occur in a few and that might affect the foetus also, the document said. “It is, therefore, advised that a pregnant woman should take Covid-19 vaccine,” it said. However, pregnancy does not increase the risk of Covid-19 infection, the document stressed. Asmptomatic pregnant women…
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Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: The Nachinola village, which neighbours Aldona, is plagued by the problem of garbage being thrown by passing cars and scooters along roadsides with panchayat authorities often unable to curb the problem Former India and professional cricketer Ajay Jadeja was fined ₹ 5,000 by a local village panchayat in Goa for dumping garbage along a village bylane, a fine he paid, the sarpanch of Nachinola village in north Goa, said. Jadeja, who owns a villa in the neighbouring village of Aldona, was identified by the volunteers who go about picking garbage on weekends and attempt to establish the…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa Salon Owners Group have have written to Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and Collectors North and South issuing permission for opening or salons and barber shops across the state. “We humbly submit to you that hair and beauty services are essential grooming services that are required by almost every person, unlike spa and massage services,” the group said They further said that Goa has been under severe Covid-19 restrictions since 29 April 2021, and while most business and shops, as well as malls have been allowed to reopen and operate, salons and barbershops continue to be…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a couple jumped from the Mandovi bridge in Panaji was rescued by the local fishermen. According to eye witnesses, the girl jumped first from the bridge and later to save her the boy accompanying her jumped off the bridge to save her. On noticing the same, fisherman who were there on a small canoe rushed to the site and rescued the due. Soon after rescuing, the police officials reached the site and the couple was shifted to Goa Medical College (GMC). The reason is yet to be known.
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Entrance Exam for Post Graduate Courses conducted by Goa Universities- the GU-ART Test, will be conducted in Online Mode on July 2 and July 3. The University has appointed “mUni” to conduct the online test. “Registered candidates shall receive the Instructions and Login credentials for the test portal through registered email by 29-06-2021. A mock test shall be conducted on 30-06-2021, the candidates are requested to answer the mock test and get themselves acclimated with test platform,” stated a release from GU.
Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: In a tragic accident this morning, a 49-year-old Seaman Vernon Fernandes died on the spot in a fatal self-accident at Rawanfond, Margao. Three of his family members who were in the car with Vernon, his 45-year-old wife Venia, 10-year-old son and 55-year-old brother Venancio also received minor injuries in the accident. The speeding car driven by Vernon dashed a parked rickshaw and 3 two-wheelers before it stopped on dashing against an electric pole. The car, rickshaw, 3 two-wheelers, roadside tea stall and sweet mart shop have been badly damaged. The accident occurred in front of third gate…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The National Green Tribunal has dismissed the appeal from The Hotel Baywatch Resort, Colva-Margao challenging the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority order of demolition of the illegal construction and a fine of Rs 10 lakhs. The NGT order said, “we have heard learned counsel for the appellant. It is patent that the structures in question have been raised illegally in violation of the CRZ notification. The impugned order is based on adequate material and due process has been followed. No error has been shown in the impugned order. We, thus, do not find any ground to interfere…