Panaji: Ambulance drivers have been instructed to shift patients to private hospitals only if relatives provide written consent, GVK EMRI 108 Goa head Sushma Saini said on Monday. “The reason we ask you to sign the form is so that there’s no lobby going on … because we don’t want ambulances to take you to…
Canacona: By early March, long before summer reached its peak, wells had already dried up across Ziltawadi, a forest village at Gaondongrim, Canacona. In these elevated parts of Goa’s southernmost taluka, tap water is irregular through the year and becomes even more erratic in summer. With wells empty, families are now forced to dig holes…
Keri: The directorate of archaeology has initiated the desiltation of the sacred Koti Tirtha tank in Narve, Divar island.This tank, a testimony of the historic Saptakoteshwar temple built during the period of Goa Kadamba rule, was lost on account of the Portuguese religious persecution. In 1654, the Portuguese authorities issued orders prohibiting residents from visiting…
Panaji: Hypertension is the major risk factor in strokes, with around 70% of all strokes hypertension-related, said head of GMC’s neurology department, Dr Teresa Ferreira. She stressed on the need to check one’s blood pressure regularly and keep it under control.Everyday, GMC’s emergency department sees between three and five acute stroke cases, ranging from mild…
Panaji: With over 100 million tonnes of low-grade iron ore dumps allocated to mining companies, the directorate of mines and geology (DMG) has decided to allot the quantity of low-grade iron ore that each company can export depending on the environmental clearance (EC). Goa can only export 25 million tonnes of low-grade iron ore from…
Panaji: Days after cryptic social media posts, RGP president Manoj Parab said that strict action will be taken against anyone, including the party MLA, involved in anti-party activities.Parab said that St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar’s supporters have created a divide within the party, which led to the bitter feud.Meanwhile, RG functionary Ajay Kholkar downplayed talks…
Panaji: On average, five candidates are competing for each govt primary school teacher post in Goa, with over 2,063 applicants for 390 vacancies advertised by the Goa staff selection commission (SSC).The SSC announced the recruitment of 390 govt primary school teachers, including Konkani and Marathi teachers. A total of 1,626 applications were received for Marathi…
Panaji: Goa achieved seasonal self-sufficiency in several vegetable crops, including okra (bendi), cluster beans, bottle gourd and brinjal, and is now supplying surplus produce to neighbouring Karnataka markets, according to the directorate of agriculture and the Goa State Horticulture Corporation Limited (GSHCL). The corporation estimates that around 4 to 5 tonnes of vegetables are being…
Canacona: Tourists visiting Palolem beach are facing inconvenience due to increasing traffic congestion in the area, especially during weekends. With the proliferation of shops, limited road infrastructure, and inadequate parking facilities, the Palolem beach appears to be becoming inconvenient for visitors.As the available parking space proves insufficient, tourists are compelled to park their vehicles on…
Margao: With the waters having receded, the submerged Kurdi village in Sanguem has once again resurfaced, drawing hordes of visitors eager to explore the ruins of a village that went under water over three decades ago.Kurdi reappears every year for a couple of months preceding the monsoon, and the natives of the lost village have…
