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Team Goemkarponn Panjim: Rising young paddlers Ishaan Colaso, Aarish Shaikh, Kedar Nair, and Ashank Dalvi booked their berths in the semifinals of the Boys U11 category at the ongoing DBO–Edcon All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament 2025, being held at Don Bosco Oratory, Panjim. Top seed Ishaan Colaso continued his stellar form, blanking Shreysht Rane 3-0 in a dominant display. Second seed Aarish Shaikh too was in top gear, securing a clinical 3-0 win over Kris Silveira. Meanwhile, local favourite Kedar Nair battled hard to overcome Kavin Hasija 3-1 in a spirited contest, while Ponda’s Ashank Dalvi sealed…

“During his press conference, Khaunte outlined a series of measures: converting some parking stretches into motorable lanes, identifying alternate routes, enforcing dust control, and accelerating hot-mixing work. These may sound technical, but on the ground, they mean the difference between chaos and relief for daily commuters. More importantly, the decision to carry out work during night hours — between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. — indicates a long-missing sensitivity to public convenience. For too long, infrastructure projects in Goa have operated with a “public inconvenience is inevitable” attitude. Whether it was road digging in the middle of tourist season or…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: In a press conference held on October 21, 2025, at Porvorim, Minister for IT, Tourism, Printing & Stationery, and MLA of Porvorim, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, reviewed the progress of the Six-Lane Elevated Corridor and outlined measures to ease traffic movement and minimize inconvenience to the public. The Minister highlighted that coordinated efforts among departments over the past weeks have helped address key congestion points between Mapusa and Panaji. Several new steps were discussed, including opening additional lanes, converting selected parking stretches into motorable roads, and identifying alternate routes to ensure smoother vehicular flow. With the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State Council for Education Research and Training (SCERT) has ruled out holding a re-examination for Grade 3 students after parents complained that the first competency-based test was too difficult. However, the council has promised to make the next assessment easier while maintaining its focus on application-based learning as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The exam, conducted earlier this month, was the first of its kind in Goa and aimed to test students’ reasoning and aptitude skills. Many parents, however, expressed anger, saying that the questions—particularly the 3D aptitude reasoning section—were far beyond…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The B.A. Psychology Department at Don Bosco College, Panaji, hosted “Psyrenity – A Celebration of Mental Health Awareness” on 13th October from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., focusing on fostering positivity, emotional well-being, and self-expression through an array of interactive activities and engaging stalls. Attendees enjoyed a variety of creative and therapeutic experiences, including “Pop Your Insecurities,” “Compliment Booth,” “Knock Out the Negativity,” “Express to Destress,” and the energetic “Positivity Parade.” Each activity encouraged participants to reflect on mental health in enjoyable yet meaningful ways. A special fundraising initiative, “Mood Foods,” added a unique touch by…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, visited the Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF) at North Goa District Hospital, Mapusa. During his visit, the minister met patients currently undergoing treatment, individuals in recovery, and their families, commending their courage and determination in overcoming addiction. Dr. Kumar also praised the ATF team in North Goa for setting national benchmarks in addiction treatment services. He encouraged them to continue their innovative efforts toward realizing a “Nasha Mukta Bharat,” a vision championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Goa’s Health Minister, Vishwajit Rane, highlighted the state’s commitment to…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A 26-year-old man from Jharkhand was found lying unconscious and later declared dead in front of a café at Tisk, Ponda, on Wednesday afternoon. According to police, a call was received from 108 ambulance staff at around 12:51 pm on October 22, 2025, informing that a man was found unconscious in front of Rohan Naik Café at Tisk. Police visited the spot, where the ambulance staff confirmed that the man was brought dead. During inquiry, the deceased was identified as Shikari Rohidas (26), a resident of Dhavali, Ponda, and native of Jharkhand, by his cousin Ratan…