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Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: Stating that the people of Goa are looking for a change, Dy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia said that both Congress and BJP buried the vision that Bhausaheb Bandodkar and Manohar Parrikar had for the development and growth of Goa. Interacting with journalists in the capital city here, Sisodia said the “I believe that people of Goa are looking for change, they are looking for a progressive Goa and believe in the Kejriwal Model of Governance. In the last few years, when people get tired of Congress, they vote for BJP. He said that when people…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa, Bhagat Singh Koshyari has extended his heartiest greetings and warm wishes to the people of Goa on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, Vishu and Baisakhi. In his message, the Governor said that our country has a rich legacy of myriad festivals that are celebrated with gaiety, solemnly, and devotion. These festivals while strengthening the feelings of togetherness and harmony reaffirm our commitment to the principle of unity amidst diversity. Though these three festivals are celebrated by people from different regions of India, they all signify the joyous dawn of traditional new year and the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: During FY 2020-21, Goa Regional Office has registered stellar performance both in business areas and developmental front. Achievement of Sanction and disbursement under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) were Rs. 344 Crore and Rs. 250 Crore as against a target of Rs. 65 Crore and 150 Crore respectively. Similarly, under NABARD NIDA (NABARD Infrastructure Development Assistance), RO sanctioned Rs. 64.87 Crore and disbursed Rs. 21.77 Crore. Refinance window for Goa StCB was opened after a gap of almost 25 years with a disbursement of Rs. 20 Crore and Rs. 5.25 Crore under Short Term-Others and Short Term-Seasonal…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today announced that Goa is the first state in the country to offer free of cost D-Dimer and Interleukin 6 tests at GMC for COVID-19 patients. “These tests will be useful in monitoring the patient’s progression to Covid-19 related cytokine storm & help in timely medical intervention to reduce fatality,” said Rane He further said that his department will be starting these tests in South Goa District Hospital shortly. Amid Goa’s tryst with the second wave of the COVID pandemic, the medical authorities are finding it difficult to detect the specific COVID-19 strains…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Reacting to Manish Sisodia’s statement over Parrikar, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that only BJP can take forward Late Manohar Parrikar’s legacy. Chief Minister also said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has no right to speak on Parrikar’s legacy. “It is BJP who is taking legacy of Parrikar, no one else can do the same; AAP has no right,” said CM Sawant Manish Sisodia yesterday had said that BJP buried Parrikar vision of development, sidelined those who aligned with it and that AAP will take Parrikar vision forward. “BJP buried the vision of development for Goa,…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: To ascertain different variants of the COVID-19 virus and expedite sample testing, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane confirmed setting up a Genome testing facility in the state of Goa. “To ascertain different variants of the COVID-19 virus & expedite sample testing, we shall be setting up a Genome testing facility in the state of Goa.,” said Rane He further said that state government will be exploring options for procurement of equipment for establishing the sequencing facility. He added, “It will also help conduct tests for other diseases,” According to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) 4 people have…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The taxi strike in the state has taken an ugly turn, ten vehicles have been attached and damaged by unknown miscreants in last 48 hours. As of now four taxi drivers of the Goa Miles have been assaulted. According to a Goa Miles Cab Driver, after picking the customer, he was followed by 5-8 people on bikes without number and then smashed the windows on the car and assaulted the drivers. Speaking to Goemkarponn, Goa Miles Director Operations Parashar Pai Khot confirmed the development. In the past, many such incidents were reported at Anjuna and Calangute police…