Goemkarponn Desk Panaji: On the occasion of Labour Day, Goencho Avaaz Party congratulates the vast army of skilled and unskilled labour who form the backbone of our economy, our health system, our food chain, our security and the very many other dimensions that keep the wheels of our lives turning with some degree of comfort and ease. Undeniably, it is this section of our society that serves as the essential catalyst in the growth of our economy. The crucial role that they play is even more evident in these times of the pandemic, as we watch our heroic doctors, nurses…
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Margao – It is a sad situation all over as people are made to suffer only because the BJP Government failed to create health infrastructure & healthcare facilities. After transforming Goa as “Covid Purna”, the insensitive & irresponsible BJP Government in Goa announces to suspend all activities under Swayampurna Goa. With rising Covid deaths Central Government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission has turned into “Mrutaatma Nirbhar India” stated Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat. It is frustrating, disgusting & painful to hear the cries of people begging for oxygen to save lives of their relatives. I am getting frequent calls from all over…
Goemkaponn Desk PANAJI: The state government has directed all 27 private hospitals, empanelled under COVID19, to dedicate 50% of their beds for admission & treatment of serious COVID cases only. “With the surge of COVID-19 cases, further leading to hospitalization with the public health sector under strain, there is an urgent need to expand the availability of beds to accommodate patients,” the order states In view of the same all the 27 hospitals both public and private are directed to admit as far as possible only non-COVID critically and emergency patients for care and treatment in the Hospitals with the…
Goemkarponn Desk PERNEM: Pernem police have arrested one Delhi native for driving his luxurious car on Morjim beach. As per PI Jivba Dalvi information was received that one luxurious car is being driven on Morjim beach thereby putting the lives of other persons at high risk which could have caused injuries or fatalities. The vehicle was found to be having registration number DL-3C-BD-5181 and of make Toyota Prado. Immediately an FIR under section 188 , 269 , 279, 336 IPC was registered and the vehicle along with its driver/owner was traced an he was placed under arrest. The driver…
Goemkaponn Desk PANAJI: It was a business as usual for people of Goa on Friday. From wine stores to restaurants to famous cashew shops, everything was open on Day 1 of the State-wide lockdown imposed to “break the chain” of COVID pandemic. Confusion prevailed as to what was essential services. There were several wine shops, cashew nut shops opticians, stationary, electrical shops were seen open in many places. Citizens demanded to know whether wine and cashew were essential shops? “Is this lockdown, people are queuing up outside wine shops. The circular itself is faulty,” said Melba Mascaenhas of Old Goa.…
PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today has said that although government of Goa has placed an order for 5 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccines for 18-45 age group, the vaccination will begin as and when the state receives the doses from the manufacturer. CM Sawant has also has urged kind cooperation of citizens for the smooth roll out of vaccination. “Govt has not yet received vaccine doses from the manufacturer. Goa Govt has ordered 5 lakh doses for 18-45 age group.State Govt will issue SOP for registration and vaccination for 18-45 age group,” said CM Sawant He further said…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With the current prevailing situation of over 3000 cases and several deaths reported everyday, one opines that vaccination of all is the best remedy to get resistance against the dreaded COVID19 pandemic. Being a small State with a population around 15 lakhs, Goa can easily achieve the target of vaccinating all its citizens. However, the hitch is that government has to make some extra efforts in doing so and also see to it that the vaccines are available. With 15 lakhs population, Goa would need 30 lakh vaccines for a double dose. But shockingly, only 6,000 to…