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SURAJ NANDREKAR PANAJI: At a time when the entire and State is grappling for a fresh breath of air (Oxygen), the State government seems to be busy celebrating election victories. Almost 70 per cent of people who died of COVID19 in State were due to delay in providing Oxygen, doctors say. Even as the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and the Health Minister Vishwajit Rane may say there is no such shortage of Oxygen, the doctors have a totally different narrative. “There is absolute shortage of Oxygen, the supplier is sending either half filled or sometimes empty cylinders,” they told…

BICHOLIM: In view of covid-19 the Bicholim mamletdar, Pravin Jay Pandit has directed the concerned not to have Shirgao zatra on large scale this year. He has directed the police close the entry and exit points of Shirgao village from 12th May till 17th May 2021 to the public who are not residents of Shirgao village except essential services , public transport and other emergency services inorder to prohibit the assembly of devotees from other villages during the Zatraotsav. Meeting in this regard was held on Monday where the president of Lairai Devasthan, Mahadev Gaokar; sarpanch, shri Atchut Gaonkar; Police…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Director of Health Services (DHS) Dr D’sa today informed that as Serum Institute has declined to release 5 lakh doses of Covishield to Goa for now, beneficiaries under age group of 18-44 years will have to wait to get vaccinated. He said that from May 1 only those above 45 years to get vaccine under Center quota. “Serum Institute has declined to release 5 lakh doses of Covishield to Goa for now, beneficiaries under age group of 18-44 years will have to wait to get vaccinated.” Said Dr Dsa Stating that complete lockdown in the State will…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa is in the eye of a Covid storm. Beds are not available to such an extent that patients are being treated on the floor even in private hospitals, medicines such as remdesivir are becoming scarce, and the oxygen shortage across the nation may soon be felt in Goa as well. In such a situation, the Govt should be working unitedly as a team, as well as taking any assistance that can be provided by corporates, organisations, other political parties, NGOs and citizens. Instead, Goans are left floundering because of mixed signals coming from their elected leaders,…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The Fatorda Forward Panel led by Goa Forward party President Vijai Sardesai, won 9 out of 13 seats in the Margao Municipal Polls. Reacting on his candidates’ thumping victory, he said, “Fatordekars have voted for a Future Ready Fatorda. They have endorsed the truth that Team Goa represents the true ambition of the people, and stands for their needs, and our collective future. Goa cannot progress until all Goans are able to fulfil their dreams and live a prosperous life. Despite the scare and risk of the Pandemic, the people have come forward and have put their…

Goemkarponn desk BICHOLIM: In view of covid-19 the Bicholim mamletdar, Pravin Jay Pandit has directed the concerned not to have Shirgao zatra on large scale this year. He has directed the police close the entry and exit points of Shirgao village from 12th May till 17th May 2021 to the public who are not residents of Shirgao village except essential services , public transport and other emergency services inorder to prohibit the assembly of devotees from other villages during the Zatraotsav. Meeting in this regard was held on Monday where the president of Lairai Devasthan, Mahadev Gaokar; sarpanch, shri Atchut…

Goemkaponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today informed that there will be strict implementation of section 144 across the state. He also informed that wedding and religious activities are not banner however, only with 50 people. “Strict implementation of Section 144 will take place in the state from today. Travel, sports competitions completely closed. Weddings, religious ceremonies are not banned. But only 50 people are allowed to attend these events.” said CM Sawant He further said that strict action will be taken if more than 50 people are found there. “The police and the district administrations in Goa…