Low vision enhancing tech for visually challenged
28 October 2013 20:23 IST
An ambitious project to make literature accessible for the visually challenged persons in three formats: Braille, audio and low-vision enhancing technology, is being pursued in Nagpur, Maharashtra by “Saksham”, a civil society organisation working for ... READ
Pharamcy drugs pushed as narcotics, reveals probe
24 October 2013 21:49 IST
'Medicinal narcotics' available on shelves are becoming an alternative to the traditional narcotics in Goa's coastal belt with several pharmacies allegedly pushing these scheduled drugs, a probe by Anti Narcotics Cell has revealed. READ
Pollution Control stalls MPT's coal handling
24 October 2013 12:33 IST
In a setback to the Mormugao Port Trust, the Goa State Pollution Control Board has deferred the port's proposal to establish mechanised coal and coke handling at its berth, stalling its plans to revive the ... READ
Govt to decide if Com clashes on MoI: CM
22 October 2013 23:16 IST
Manohar Parrikar-led government has ultimately decided to keep final decision on the issue of Medium of Instruction in its own hands, if no consensus is arrived at in the consultative committee. READ
50 breast cancer survivors to walk Miramar
22 October 2013 21:21 IST
Breast cancer survivors and others will walk along the picturesque Miramar beach near here on October 27 to create awareness about the disease. READ
MoEF approves Kasturirangan report on W Ghats
18 October 2013 22:08 IST
Environment Ministry has given approval to a report on Western Ghats prepared by K Kasturirangan-led panel which has recommended prohibition on development activities in 60,000 sq km ecologically sensitive area spread over six states. READ
Turmeric could prevent cervical cancer
18 October 2013 17:30 IST
A component named circumin in turmeric, a herbal cure for many diseases for ages, could prevent and cure Human Papiloma Virus infection which leads to cervical cancer in women, scientists at Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute ... READ
Govt unaware of Bhatkal's terror activity in Vasco
17 October 2013 10:41 IST
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said in the Assembly that he had no information about Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal's involvement in terror activities in Vasco. READ
Mickky's drug nexus report to be tabled tomorrow
16 October 2013 16:27 IST
House Committee of Goa Legislative Assembly Wednesday finalised a crucial report probing alleged links between politicians, drug mafia and policemen. READ
Bill protecting Drs passed despite opposition
15 October 2013 19:41 IST
Goa Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill giving protection to medical and para-medical practitioners notwithstanding the reservations expressed by half a dozen members from the opposition as well as the ruling benches. READ
