Panic gripped residents of Agarwaddo-Chopdem after 12 villagers were tested positive for malaria. The residents claimed that due to rising number of migrant labourers, who defecate in the open, disease-spreading mosquitoes are on the rise.
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According to sources, the health department has taken precautionary measures and started fogging in the village. Speaking to The Goan, former Agarwaddo-Chopdem sarpanch and sitting Panch Bhagirath Gaonkar said many people from the village are suffering from fever since the last month and they are admitted in Tuem Community Health Centre and District Hospital at Mapusa. "After examination of the blood, many were found positive for malaria. Some villagers were discharged after the treatment," he added. When contacted, health officials informed that precautionary measures have been taken. "Blood samples of the residents have been taken. The sick are undergoing medical treatment. Fogging has also been carried out," added the health official. "The locals have complained open defecation is the cause," said the official.
The 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2017, that's kick-starting on November 20, has so far, registered 5421 delegates and the number is expected to go up to seven to eight thousand, announced Rajendra Talak, vice-president of Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) told the media on Wednesday.
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Published Nov 9, 2017, 7:59 PM IST
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PANAJI Unfolding the plans and schedules of IFFI 2017, Talak disclosed that this year's IFFI holds many innovative features. ESG has received two feature films and five non-feature films in its special section of premier of films produced by Goan film producers.Mahaprayan, a feature film by producer Abhay Jog will be premiered along with four non-feature films - Marisoul 1998 (producer Suyash Kamat), Zuzari (producer Mandar Talauliker, Tiffin Box (producer Brijesh…
