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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Indian Navy’s INS Hansa, Dabolim, will carry out small arms firing exercises at Cavelossim on August 12 and August 28, 2025. All weapons will be aimed at designated targets within the Cavelossim range. Residents have been advised not to be alarmed by the sound of gunfire during the exercises. However, public access to the beachfront adjoining the Cavelossim range is strictly prohibited as it falls within the danger zone. Fishing and recreational boats are also barred from entering waters within 2 km seaward of the range during the firing sessions.

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant move to streamline urban development procedures and enhance business facilitation, the Goa Legislative Assembly on Thursday approved amendments to two major laws — the City of Panaji Corporation Act, 2002, and the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968. The amendment to the City of Panaji Corporation Act, tabled by Urban Development Minister Vishwajit Rane, introduces a “deeming provision” aimed at addressing bureaucratic delays. Under the new provision, if the Commissioner or relevant authority fails to act on a building construction application within 60 days, approval will be assumed as granted. The reform is part of…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Legislative Assembly, in a heated late-night session, passed The Goa Legislative Diploma No. 2070 dated 15-4-1961 (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at providing a legal route for granting land ownership to individuals who have built unauthorised houses on comunidade land. The bill, introduced by the government, proposes a quasi-judicial mechanism under the Revenue Department, allowing encroachers to obtain legal rights to the land they occupy. However, the process excludes the comunidades from any participation or say in the proceedings, drawing sharp criticism from all seven Opposition MLAs. Calling the legislation a revival of the shelved…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The 250 million litres per day (MLD) water treatment facility at Sal is on track to be commissioned by March 2026, Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar informed the Goa Legislative Assembly on Thursday. He assured that the project would significantly ease the water supply issues currently plaguing North Goa. Speaking during the discussion on budgetary grants for the Water Resources Department (WRD), Shirodkar said the department is actively working to obtain administrative approvals and conducting surveys for the construction of three to four dams, which are expected to meet Goa’s long-term water demands. “The major barrage…

Team Goemkarponn Betalbatim: Curtorim Gymkhana battled their way into the semifinals of the 4th Betalbatim Villagers Cup, organised by Betalbatim Sporting Club, with a gritty 2–1 victory over Raia Sporting Club at the Betalbatim Panchayat ground. Raia Sporting took an early lead in the 12th minute after their forward was brought down inside the box by Curtorim goalkeeper Prakash Jhosi. Garrison Fernandes made no mistake from the spot, calmly converting the penalty to put Raia ahead. Curtorim had a golden chance to equalise before the break, but Ryan Fernandes’ powerful strike rattled the crossbar and went out of play,…

Team Goemkarponn Benaulim: Guardian Angel SC delivered a commanding midfield performance to secure a 2–1 triumph over United Club of Verna in the 34th Super Soccer Football Tournament at the Benaulim Panchayat ground. Right from kick-off, Guardian Angel took charge, controlling possession and tempo while keeping Verna under constant pressure. Their early dominance was rewarded in the 9th minute when Preston found the net with a composed finish after a slick exchange between Ivon and Royston Costa. Verna’s goalkeeper, Myron Fernandes, stood firm to prevent further damage in the first half with a string of fine saves. After the…

New Delhi:Faced with US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes and political pressure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is adopting a strategy of quiet defiance — defending farmers’ interests, rallying international partners, and letting patience be his diplomatic weapon. Trump’s decision to impose a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods late Wednesday was met not with a phone call from Modi, but with a more calculated move. On Thursday, the prime minister spent over an hour in talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, discussing joint efforts to counter the punitive duties — both India and Brazil being targeted…