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‘Vigilant observation and prompt action required with active surveillance during disease outbreaks’

ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine (ICMR-NITM) held an orientation programme for officials of the State governments of Karnataka and Goa, on the ‘Role of laboratory in Disease Surveillance with special reference to outbreaks of Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases’ in Belagavi on Sunday.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

ICMR-NITM orientation training programme for govt. officers from Karnataka and Goa in Belagavi today

ICMR-NITM to host one-day orientation training on “Role of laboratory in Disease Surveillance” in Belagavi for officials from Karnataka & Goa. Aim is to strengthen outbreak investigation activities in the region. Scientists from ICMR-NIE, Chennai & ICMR-NIV, Pune to interact with participants. ICMR-NITM has identified outbreaks of cholera, hepatitis, diphtheria…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu visits Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa

“President Droupadi Murmu on August 24 visited the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa during the third day of her visit to the coastal State,” a senior government official said.

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Police bust two drug rackets, arrest three

B'lore police bust 2 drug rackets, arrest 3 incl. Nigerian. Tip-off led to V.V. Puram police arresting Nigerian with ₹20 lakh worth MDMA crystals, bike & phone. Interrogation revealed he bought drugs from Goa & sold to techies, students & party organisers. Kamakshipalya police arrested 2 from Rajasthan for selling…

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Cyber fraud using AI: police intensify search for Gujarat native

Police search for suspect in banking fraud case in Kozhikode; 42-yr-old Kaushal Shah from Gujarat identified. Search to be intensified in Gujarat, Goa, Mumbai with technical support of hi-tech crime inquiry cell. Suspect used AI tools to reproduce fraudulently visuals of complainant's friend asking for money.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

IPS officer facing molestation allegation relieved of charge as DIG in Goa

Goa DGP orders A. Koan, IPS officer, to report to DGP after woman accuses him of molesting her at night club. CM Pramod Sawant promises strict action. GFP MLA Vijai Sardesai alleges officer has track record of misbehaving with women.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Goans up in arms with missing gold in Bandodkar Trophy back in the spotlight

The state government's decision to organise an all-India football tournament on Dayanand Bandodkar's 50th death anniversary is certain to bring the Gold Trophy back into the spotlight.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023

ISB signs knowledge partnership MoU with Goa

ISB signs knowledge partnership MoU with Goa

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

Not every vehicle can be checked for drunken driving, people should respect law, Goa CM on Banastari accident

PANAJI: The Banastari bridge accident that claimed the lives of three, reverberated in the Goa Legislative assembly on Monday with Opposition leader Yuri Alemao raising the issue during ‘Zero Hour’ stating "the law-and-order situation has collapsed in the state.”

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023

Kerala’s tourism success story receives a pat on the back from Goa

Goa hails Kerala's success in attracting both "quality" and "quantity" of tourists. Post-pandemic, Goa saw 1.7M tourists while Kerala saw 3.5M. Post-pandemic, Kerala has been able to reposition itself in the foreign segment. Kerala has a variety of products to offer, from backwaters to wellness tourism, while Goa is known…

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023