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New Delhi: The death toll from the devastating floods in Punjab rose to 48 on Sunday, with crops on over 1.76 lakh hectares damaged, officials confirmed. The state, facing its worst deluge in more than three decades, continues to grapple with widespread destruction as relief and rescue operations by the NDRF, Army, BSF, Punjab Police and district authorities proceed on a war footing. Education Minister Harjot Bains announced that all schools, colleges, and universities across Punjab will reopen from September 8, after being shut due to the floods. While private schools may resume from September 8, government schools…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) electric city bus reportedly lost control and rammed into a row of parked vehicles before coming to a halt at the Panaji bus stand. The accident caused minor property damage, but no injuries were reported. Eyewitnesses stated that the bus suddenly veered off its path and collided with several stationary vehicles along the route. Authorities have begun a probe to ascertain the cause of the mishap, examining both technical and driver-related factors. Meanwhile, the owners of the damaged vehicles are in talks with the transport corporation for assessment and compensation.

Team Goemkarponn Cuncolim: F.C. Siolim created history on Sunday evening by winning the inaugural All Goa Mansion House Football Cup 2025, defeating Curtorim Gymkhana 4-1 in a tense penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time at Cuncolim Ground. The final was a thrilling contest filled with drama and excitement, with Curtorim taking the lead in the 12th minute through their talisman Anslem Fernandes. Siolim struck back in the 25th minute when Gaurav Vaigankar’s powerful shot found the net, bringing the game level. Anslem nearly restored Curtorim’s lead soon after, but his strike was saved brilliantly by the…

New Delhi: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will once again spearhead India’s campaign at the Hong Kong Super 500 badminton tournament, starting Tuesday. The world No. 3 men’s doubles pair, fresh from their bronze medal finish at the World Championships in Paris, have been India’s most consistent performers this season with multiple semifinal appearances across India, Malaysia, China, and Singapore. The eighth seeds will kick off their campaign against Chinese Taipei’s Chiu Hsiang Chieh and Wang Chi-Lin. In women’s singles, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will look to build on her impressive performance at the Worlds, where she crushed…

New Delhi: The Indian men’s hockey team produced a scintillating display on Sunday, defeating defending champions South Korea 4-1 in the Asia Cup 2025 final at Rajgir, Bihar, to claim the prestigious title and book their place in the 2026 Hockey World Cup. India got off to a flying start with Sukhjeet Singh scoring in the first minute. Dilpreet Singh netted twice (28’, 45’), while Amit Rohidas added a fourth goal in the 50th minute to seal a comprehensive win. The victory marked India’s first Asia Cup triumph since 2017 and ended an eight-year wait for continental glory.…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: The 171st annual solemn Mass, “Ponjekaranchi Romari”, in honor of St Francis Xavier was offered by the Panjimites Welfare Society (PWS) on behalf of the citizens of Panjim. The Eucharistic celebration was led by Fr Cipriano Da Silva, parish priest of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim, along with Fr Patricio Fernandes, Rector of Bom Jesus Basilica, Fr Haston Fernandes, Fr Seby Vaz, Fr Sukhdev Tirkey, and Fr Jacaie Albuquerque. As part of the observance, PWS also felicitated its senior and female members at the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major setback to Goa government, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed all developmental works in and around Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary. The Court, hearing the Mhadei tiger reserve matter, has directed the Central Empowered Committee to submit a report within two weeks after hearing all stakeholders, including the petitioner and the Goa government. The apex court will take up the case again in six weeks after considering the CEC’s findings. The case stems from a petition filed by the Goa government challenging the Bombay High Court’s July 24, 2023 order directing the State to…