Justice Shinde takes charge as Goa Lokayukta

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Published Apr 16

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PANAJI
Retired High Court judge Sandeep Shinde assumed charge as Goa Lokayukta on Wednesday, nearly 40 days after his swearing-in, filling a post vacant since December 2024. A former judge at the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court, he retired in January 2023 after six years. Earlier, he served as Mumbai’s Chief Public Prosecutor. The Lokayukta’s office had been headless since Justice (retd) Ambadas Joshi’s tenure ended, stalling hearings in over 20 pending corruption cases.

Fatty liver can be reversed with lifestyle changes: Dr Bhangui

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Published Apr 14

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PANAJI: Fatty liver disease is emerging as a silent epidemic in India, said Dr Prashant Bhangui at a talk organised by the Goa Cancer Society. He said nearly 82 per cent of IT professionals may be affected, with around 42 crore people nationwide suffering from the condition. Obesity, diabetes and alcohol use are key causes. Dr Bhangui, Associate Director at Medanta, Gurugram, stressed that fatty liver can be reversed through regular exercise and a balanced diet. He advised…