Goan-based Redcar hospital today launched the human trials of COVAXIN trials with two volunteers being given the vaccine this morning. BJP leader Bhavesh Jambhaulikar and Shiven Naik were amongst first two volunteers in Goa for human trial for “Covaxin”, vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech. The procedure for the clinical trial of Covaxine for COVID19, had began at Redkar hospital in Pernem last week with the collection of blood samples of seven volunteers. Dr Redkar is one of the six hospitals appointed across the country by the Indian Council for Medical research, to conduct trials of the Covaxin. Speaking to media,…
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PORVORIM: Under pressure from the teachers association, the state government has finally withdrawn its earlier order directing teaching and non teaching staff to resume duties. The faculty can now work from home til July 31 until further order. Directorate of Education (DoE) on Saturday has issued a circular saying that teaching/non teaching staff should work from home and should not be called to schools/institutions unnecessarily. The circular is based on direction issued by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) dated July 6. State government on June 24 had issued order mandating all teachers and non teaching staff to attend school.…
The temples of Lord Shiva across the State wore a deserted look despite the Nagpanchami festival, wherein Lord Nagdevta is worshipped every year on this day. Temples across the State witness a huge queue every year but this time almost negligible amount of people visited the temples. Only priests at the temples performed the annual rituals. Sharmila Gaunekar (Caranzalem) says due to prevailing situation of Covid and rising cases in and around of Caranzalem, she has have not stepped out of the house for nag pachami puja. “We just prayed from our house. I have also informed my sister not…
Panjim MLA Babus Monseratte was on Saturday discharged from the Goa Medical Hospital after treatment for two days. Monseratte was rushed to GMC on Thursday after he complained of giddiness. CCP Mayor Uday Madkaikar said that the MLA was discharged this morning after treatment for “vertigo”. “He is stable now and doing well,” Madkaikar told goemkarponn.com St Cruz MLA Tony Fernandes also told this website that Babush is doing absolutely fine. “He will take rest for few days and get back to routine,” he said. Monseratte, is one of the 10 MLAs who are facing disqualification petition in the Supreme…
PANJIM: Goa on Saturday woke up to one more Covid 19 death taking the total death tally in the state to 30. An 80 yr old succumbed to the Covid 19 virus today at 3.15 am at ESI Hospital in Margao. The victim was admitted on July 22 from Chorao, expired at 3.15 am today. The victim was suffering from diabetes with hypertension. Post operation for hip fracture, the victim was transferred from GMC with myocardial infection. Also, the victim was getting fever and was also going through breathlessness for five days.
The Supreme Court on Friday granted two weeks time to respondents in the disqualification case filed GPCC President Girish Chodankar against 10 MLAs, who jumped to BJP, last July. Advocate Rohatgi, appearing for respondents, said that the MLAs were unable to access their official e-mails. The case was heard by Chief Justice Sharad Bobde, Justice A.S Boppanna and Justice V. Ramasubramaniam. Upon hearing the counsel the court allowed respondents two weeks time to file reply. “Learned counsel pray for and is granted two weeks time to file their reply. Permission is also granted to serve the unserved respondents through email…
In an indirect warning to those violating SOPs during COVID19 pandemic, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Friday urged the All Goa Muslim Jamat to follow the SOPs during the Bakri Eid to be celebrated on August 1. He also warned that those who do not follow SOPs will be strictly dealt with. The request was made by the Chief Minister, at a meeting held a meeting with members of All Goa Muslim Jamat to take a review of Bakri Eid preparations. The DIP press release says that while briefing the members the Chief Minister urged them to follow the…