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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Emphasising the importance of early detection and lifestyle-based prevention, Manipal Hospital Goa observed World Health Day with an awareness initiative promoting routine health monitoring and regular medical check-ups. The programme highlighted the role of timely diagnosis and preventive care in reducing the burden of diseases, while encouraging greater public awareness about maintaining long-term health. Hospital Director Surendra Prasad said regular medical examinations play a crucial role in identifying health issues at an early stage and improving treatment outcomes. He stressed that preventive care remains essential for maintaining overall well-being. The event was attended by members of the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa, through the Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya and Research Centre (GAMRC), organised a countdown programme for International Day of Yoga 2026 at Miramar Beach on Tuesday as part of efforts to promote preventive healthcare and wellness. The event was held in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the nationwide “100 Days, 100 Cities, 100 Organisations” initiative. The programme, conducted between 7 am and 9 am, witnessed participation from students, healthcare professionals and members of the public. The session began with the Common Yoga Protocol, followed by awareness activities and cultural presentations,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Two persons, including a girl, were injured after two scooters collided head-on at Burmar in Agonda on Tuesday morning. According to sources, the girl was riding towards Khola while a youth on a recently purchased scooter was travelling in the opposite direction. When both vehicles reached the Burmar-Agonda stretch of MDR-49, the scooter heading towards Khola allegedly moved excessively to the right side of the road and crashed into the oncoming two-wheeler. The impact threw both riders off their scooters, and they fell on opposite sides of the road. The vehicles also skidded and came to rest…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Road improvement and resurfacing works worth about Rs 2.8 crore have been launched in the Canacona Municipal area, with hot-mixing of two roads in the tourist hub of Palolem commencing on Tuesday. PWD (Roads) officials said a total of 12 internal roads across different parts of the municipality have been approved on priority, with works scheduled to be taken up and completed before the onset of the monsoon. Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, Art & Culture and Tribal Welfare and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar inaugurated the resurfacing works from Maria’s house to Rosh House in Palolem…

Team Goemkarponn ZUARINAGAR: A massive fire tore through a scrap yard in Zuarinagar on Wednesday afternoon, gutting large quantities of stored material and sending thick black smoke across the skyline. The blaze, visible from several kilometres away, quickly triggered a major firefighting operation. The fire is suspected to have broken out when workers had stepped out for lunch. A worker said they rushed back on noticing dense smoke and shifted gas cylinders and other flammable items to prevent further damage. “We had gone out for lunch when the fire started. We are not sure how it began, but we acted…

Team Goemkarponn VADDEM: Residents of Vaddem-Chaferan in Vasco have been grappling with an acute shortage of drinking water for over a year, forcing locals to depend on alternative and often unreliable sources to meet their daily needs. Frustration among residents reached a peak when a group of locals confronted the Assistant Engineer of the PWD water supply department at Baina, demanding immediate intervention to resolve the prolonged crisis. The residents expressed concern over the lack of regular supply and the difficulties faced by families, particularly during peak summer months. According to locals, despite repeated complaints and follow-ups with the authorities,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant move aimed at easing the burden on the aviation sector, the Central Government has directed a 25 per cent reduction in landing and parking charges at all major airports for domestic flights. The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), through an order issued on April 7, 2026, confirmed that the directive will be लागू for a period of three months with immediate effect. The decision comes in the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis, which has had a ripple effect on the aviation industry, including rising operational costs and route disruptions. According…