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J&K: The serene pilgrimage route to the Machail Mata temple turned into a scene of horror on Thursday as a sudden flash flood swept through Chashoti village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, killing and injuring scores and leaving many still missing. It was around noon when a deafening roar shattered the hum of bhajans at a community kitchen, where hundreds of devotees had gathered for meals during the annual yatra. Within moments, chaos erupted. A steel footbridge packed with pilgrims gave way, the kitchen collapsed, and a torrent of water, boulders, and debris engulfed the area. “It…

Team Goemkarponn BENAULIM: Fr. Angel YC Paroda booked their place in the final of the 34th Super Soccer Football Tournament in emphatic style, thrashing Sao Jose de Areal 4–0 in the second semi-final at the Benaulim ground. Paroda set the tone early, breaking the deadlock in the 7th minute through Godwin Fernandes, whose clinical finish rattled Areal’s rhythm. Despite spirited attacking bursts, Areal were repeatedly denied by goalkeeper Ravi Fernandes, who produced a string of decisive saves. The absence of star defender Bersal Viegas left Areal’s backline vulnerable, and Paroda exploited it ruthlessly after the break. Omkar Gaokar and…

Team Goemkarponn CHANDOR: CAC Sports & Social Club, Cansaulim, kicked off the 50th All Goa Chandor Seamen Rolling Trophy Inter-Village Football Tournament in style, defeating Benfica Youth Club 4–1 in the inaugural match at the Chandor Church Complex ground. The prestigious golden jubilee edition is organised by Chandor Club. Braving steady showers, over 1,500 football fans turned up to witness the two neighbouring teams in action, with the colourful opening ceremony adding to the festive atmosphere. Benfica Youth Club drew first blood in the 34th minute through Johnson Horta. However, CAC struck back with a stunning three-goal burst before…

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has called on Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to release 13 players yet to join the ongoing senior national team camp in Bengaluru, ahead of India’s debut at the CAFA Nations Cup under new head coach Khalid Jamil. Jamil, who was released by Jamshedpur FC “in the national interest,” will lead the Blue Tigers against hosts Tajikistan (Aug 29), Iran (Sept 1) and Afghanistan (Sept 4) in Group B. The tournament will serve as vital preparation for India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying matches against Singapore on October 9 and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Indian Super League side FC Goa will host Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in a highly anticipated Asian Champions League Two Group D fixture, a contest hailed as one of the biggest moments in Indian club football history. The group also features Tajikistan’s Istiklol and Iraq’s Al-Zawraa, with the top two teams progressing to the second round. “This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment for FC Goa,” said club CEO Ravi Puskur. “To host Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the biggest game in Indian club football history. We are here on merit, and this is our chance…

The sudden Test retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have sparked intense speculation, with former India fast bowler Karsan Ghavri suggesting that the two modern-day greats may have been forced out due to internal politics within the BCCI. Both stalwarts shocked fans earlier this year by announcing their retirement from Test cricket — Rohit via social media, followed by Kohli just days later. Neither had hinted at stepping away from the red-ball format, making their exits even more surprising. Speaking on the Vickey Lalwani Show, Ghavri said he believes Kohli could have played for “at least a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that Goa has brought 3,500 survey numbers of mangroves under protected areas, as part of a larger conservation push aligned with the Centre’s Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISTHI). Rane, who met Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav, said the state will now tap into MISTHI funds for strengthening mangrove conservation. He added that Goa is also preparing a Forest Management Plan, a tree plantation drive of five lakh trees under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, promotion of eco-tourism in forest belts, and a scientific conclave on conservation…