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Panaji Over 90 cases of jellyfish stings were reported along the coast between yesterday and today. Drishti lifesavers posted along the beach were inundated with first aid cases related to jellyfish stings. Over the past two days, the Baga – Calangute beach belt witnessed over 55 cases while the Candolim to Sinquerim beach stretch saw 10 cases. South Goa reported over 25 cases of jellyfish related accidents requiring immediate first aid. In one particular incident which occurred in Baga, a male who went parasailing developed chest pain and experienced breathing difficulty after being stung by a jellyfish. As he was short of breath,…

Panjim The Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today reviewed all the projects undertaken under the Smart City development mission. Sawant chaired Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) board meeting, which was also attended by MLA Atanasio Monserrate. Sawant said that he took review of all the projects that are completed and those under progress. He said that IPSCDL is asked to focus on priority projects as listed by the MLA. Monserrate informed that projects like St Inez creek, Ribander health center, underground cabling, beautification at Miramar and Dona Paula, are to be taken on priority.

For the second time after a gap of 7 days, the State reported Zero COVID related death in last 24-hours. It was on June 22 that the first patient had succumbed to the COVID infection in Goa. Since January 29, total 46,480 cases have been reported in the State, of which 670 people have succumbed to the deadly infection. The month of August and September proved to be killer months, with almost 40 per cent mortalities reported during those two months. Further, on today, 136 new positive cases were recorded and 157 people were declared cured. The State’s recovery rate…

When ATK took on Chennaiyin FC in the last Hero Indian Super League season’s final, the coronavirus pandemic was just starting to become a frightening reality across the country. Played behind closed doors, the final was one of the last sporting events held in the country before normal life essentially shut down. Fast forward eight months, ISL will become the first major sporting event in the country to return in our daily life as the action unfolds in Goa starting Friday 20 Nov 2020. Once again, there will be no fans with all teams converging in Goa under the protection…

Aam Aadmi Party leader Valmiki Naik said he was willing to discuss the power issue with Goa power minister Nilesh Cabral who said he was ready to discuss it with any Goan anywhere. It may be recalled that Nilesh had earlier challenged AAP for a public debate on the power issue and even offered to sponsor their travel to Goa. However when AAP spokesperson and MLA Raghav Chadha arrived in Goa Nilesh said he would discuss only with Delhi minister. Valmiki while pointing out that he is a son of the red soil of Goa said he was willing to…

Porvorim: Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte has said that the state government should summon fortnight long or a month long Assembly Session before holding the Zilla Panchayat election to bestow confidence in the mind of voters against the fear of getting infected by COVID-19 during the polling. Khaunte also said that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant should given undertaking to the people of the state that we will shoulder the responsibility, if there is any spike in the number of cases due to ZP polling. The Porvorim MLA recalled that he has been asking to host Assembly session to discuss various issues…

Panaji: Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat challenged Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant to produce documentary evidence to substantiate claims made by Chief Minister that he (Digambar Kamat) allowed increase in Coal handling at MPT. Digambar Kamat said he was taught by his mother that one should not speak about people who are not living in this world and hence will not comment on anyone who has passed away. Digambar Kamat also said that he is not frightened of anyone and has courage to face challenges. He said that he has passed through so many challenges in the past which were…