`STRAIGHT FROM HEART’ WIN 41 SMILES AT BICHOLIM
Bicholim (Goa): Continuing with its motto of serving the society, Goa-based NGO ‘Straight From Heart’ donated books, study material and uniform to 41 students at Government Primary School in Ladfe, Bicholim. The low-profile function which was attended by mentors of the NGO including Uttam Kumar and Nikhil Chhabra saw students receiving the material which would be useful for them during the…
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GOA GOVT TO TIE UP WITH CENTRE TO PROVIDE COCHLEAR IMPLANTS TO CHILDREN
Panaji (Goa): Government of Goa will be tying up with the Government of India to sign an MoU, through the state run Goa Medical college, where we will be able to provide Cochlear implants to the children suffering from a hearing disability. “I have been told, that the success rate of this surgery is maximum between the ages below 5…
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TRAFFIC MESS MARKS RESUMPTION OF ACADEMIC YEAR TODAY
Panaji (Goa): With the resumption of new academic years, the schools restarted today across the State. At several places, the traffic jam was witnessed due to rush of the parents to drop their child in their own vehicle, on the first day. Around 1,700 government and government-aided schools resumed the academic year today. Early morning the traffic mess was witnessed…
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OH BEEF! SRIPAD NAIK SAID SOMETHING THAT SAMBIT PATRA AVOIDED TO SAY
Panaji (Goa): Union AYUSH minister Shripad Naik admitted that there is an anxiety over beef issue in the State. But his party colleague national spoksman Sambit Patra completely avoided speaking about it. “There is certain anxiety amongst the people. Some people have come forward with it,” Naik told reporters at the sidelines of a press conference held to announce achievements…
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MODI GOVT’S GIFT TO GOA, EIGHT NEW TRAINS IN LAST THREE YEARS
Panaji (Goa): The Union Railway Ministry has stated that eight new trains were introduced in Goa during last three years of Narendra Modi-led government rule which has helped to increase the interest of tourists in this coastal state. “In a region abounding in tourist destination, Konkan Railway acts as a catalyst for growth attracting both domestic and foreign tourists,” reads…
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RAJBHAVAN TAKES LEAD, GOES SOLAR POWERED
The Goa Rajbhavn has taken a lead towards harnessing alternative source of energy to meet State’s power requirement. On Wednesday, a Grid connected Rooftop Solar power plant of 30KW capacity is been installed in the campus of Rajbhavan. The power plant was inaugurated by the Goa Governor Dr Mridula Sinha on Wednesday morning. The Goa Energy Development Agency…
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RANE AT WORK: GMC HEADING FOR A MAJOR RENOVATION IN NEXT 18 MONTHS
Bambolim (Goa): Goa government will undertaken major renovation of Goa medical college and hospital (GMCH) with around 22 wards being undertaken for repairs. “We have started the process to identify the wards so that we can carry out their renovation. We will be renovating approximately 22 wards over the period of 18 months,” State health minister Vishwajit Rane said after…
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PARRIKAR-GOVT WILL RE-INTRODUCE THE SCHEME WHICH PARRIKAR-GOVT HAD SCRAPPED
Panaji (Goa): The current Manohar Parrikar-led government will re-introduce the scheme, to screen new born babies for detecting the metabolic disorders. The scheme was discontinued by then Parrikar-led government in the year 2012. “Under the financing from government of India, the baby screening programme will be reintroduced with necessary controls and safety measures,” state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said. He said the details…
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CARDIAC EVALUATION PACKAGE AND ANGIOGRAPHY PROCEDURE AT ‘SPECIAL RATES’ AT MANIPAL HOSPITALS DONA PAULA
Dona Paula (Goa): Manipal Hospitals Dona Paula Goa has introduced a ‘cardiac evaluation package’ and angiography procedure at special rates, till July 15. This specially developed ‘cardiac evaluation package’ comprises of ‘Lipid Profile blood test’, ECG and 2D ECHO or TMT (decided by the Doctor) and is priced at Rs. 899, while the Angiography procedure is priced at Rs. 3,999, and will…
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COUTINHO WARNS AUTHORITIES ON RESTORATION OF SPEED BREAKERS
Margao (Goa): With the recent hot-mix work on the four-lane Margao-Navelim road, the speed breakers have been leveled in such a way, causing risk to motorists and pedestrians. “It is indeed astonishing as to how the engineers executing the work could not provide the desired hump at the spots near Sitara Motors and Odyssey complex,” stated Savio Coutinho, former Chairperson of…
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