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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that the decision to convert the Old Goa Medical College building at Ribandar into a 30  bedded full fledge Primary Health Centre (PHC) is under examination of the state government. “presently the matter is under examination of the Government,” said Rane The State Government had decided to convert the old Goa Medical College (GMC) building at Ribandar into a 30-bedded full-fledged Primary Health Centre (PHC) to cater to medical emergencies of the residents of Ribandar, Chimbel, Merces, Divar, Old Goa and surrounding areas. a delegation of the Ribandar Health Care Committee met…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today informed that the total quantum of vaccines allotted to the State of Goa is 1,60,570 doses; out of which 90,590 doses have been utilized as on March 15. “The total quantum of vaccines allotted to the State of Goa is 1,60,570 doses; out of which 90,590 doses have been utilized as on 15/03/2021.,” said Rane He further said that quantum for the next batch of vaccine for the States is decided by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, depending upon the vaccine utilization and stock availability in the State as per eVIN…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Rohit Monserrate, son of BJP Panjim MLA Atanasio (Babush) Monserrate today took charge as Mayor of Panjim while Vasant Agshikar retained the post of Deputy Mayor, which he held during the previous tenure of the council. “We are here only for the development of Panjim. We have a game plan of what we want to do. We also need to look into each ward and see what development needs to be done and fulfill whatever promises we made to the people. Plus we have a very good team and I think we can get a lot done,”…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Mormugao had been the hotspot for COVID19 in 2020 and 2021 seems to be no different for the port town. The town has seen several deaths and highest number of cases but the cases had subsided in end of December. However, the town now sees a steady rise in COVID19 cases across the takuka, causing concern among authorities and residents alike. On Monday, there were 225 active cases in the taluka. Vasco Urban Health Centre (90), Cansaulim Primary Health Centre (63) and Cortalim Primary Health Centre (72). Dr Anil Umbraskar, Health Officer and Medical Superintendent at Chicalim…

Goemkaponn Desk PANAJI: The United Opposition today alleged scam to the tune of Rs 1,000 crore in the coal block allotted to Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) at the Dongri Tal II coal block in Madhya Pradesh. Opposition protested and walked into the well of the house when government sought postponement of the question related to coal block and Mhadei river issue despite placing answer to the Legislative Assembly Question(LAQ) on the floor of the house. Opposition MLA Vijai Sardesai alleged that the government does not want discussion on the subject as they wish to appoint blacklisted consultant to fix…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Wholesale Fish Traders association members have filed complaint against SGPDA SOPO contractor for creating fear in minds of Goans about formalin. The traders also say they won’t pay SOPO if the contractor fails to produce contract paper of SGPDA. Wholesale fish traders today morning gathered in large numbers outside Fatorda police station. The delegation headed by president Maulana Ibrahim met PI Fatorda Kapil Nayak and submitted the complaint. The PI listened to their grievances and advised them to give a memorandum to South Goa collector. He, however, warned both parties – fish traders as well as SOPO…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The Shadow Council of Margao has approached the Crowd gatherings during municipality election campaign as COVID pandemic is on the rise in Margao, Goa. “We wish to bring to your notice that the election process for Margao Municipal Elections has not yet commenced, yet we are noticing that certain political parties are gathering in big numbers to campaign in the areas of Fatorda and Margao,” Savio Coutinho, convenor SCM said in the letter. He further says that it is apparent that the order above referred is only limited to restricting crowding during the celebrations of Holi, Easter…