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Drive against vector-borne diseases in Margao

THE GOAN NETWORKPublished Oct 16, 2022, 12:33 AM IST

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MARGAO
The Margao Urban Health Centre team on Saturday descended in ward no 8 of the Margao Municipal Council to spread awareness on vector-borne diseases, following a rise in dengue and chikungunya cases in the Borda area.

Health officials pointed out that a number of dengue and chikungunya cases were reported in the area near Multipurpose school in the recent past.

“Around 35 health staffers participated in the awareness drive in the locality”, Ward Councilor Camilo Barretto said.

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Facing flak, govt puts draft of Jetty Policy in public domain

THE GOAN NETWORK

Published Oct 16, 2022, 12:25 AM IST

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MAPUSAAfter coming under attack from the Opposition political parties and civil groups, the Tourism Department has asked local self-governing bodies to place the Draft Jetty Policy 2022 before the gram sabhas and council meetings for discussion even as it has yet again extended the time limit for submission of comments from the public to the draft policy by another 15 days up to October 31.Director of Tourism Nikhil Desai in a public notice has asked the village panchayats,…