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New Delhi: India’s hopes in the ongoing Manchester Test took a serious hit as star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was seen limping while climbing the stairs to the dressing room at Old Trafford on Day 3, sparking fresh concerns over his fitness amid a growing injury list for the visitors. Bumrah, who had been instrumental in India’s bowling attack throughout the series, was notably absent for a large part of the first two sessions after reportedly twisting his ankle on the stadium stairs. His early exit from the field raised eyebrows, especially as he failed to return for a second spell…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Pidadigal marched into the semifinals of the 2nd Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament with a resounding 4-1 victory over Batora United. The tournament is being organized by Black Arrow Boys Agxem Sports Club and is currently underway at the St. Alex Church Ground in Curtorim. Batora United took an early lead in the 6th minute when Granville Barretto found the back of the net with a precise strike. Pidadigal responded swiftly, with James Fernandes coming close in the 10th minute. He made amends just eight minutes later, heading in the equalizer with a perfectly timed glancing effort.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Forward Party President and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai has demanded a clear clarification from the Chief Minister of Goa on the teaching of Konkani in the Roman script in schools. Sardesai stated that the matter is not about “conducting government in Konkani,” but about ensuring that students, especially from the Catholic community, are taught the language in a script that reflects their cultural identity. He pointed out that while the CM recently claimed the issue was settled in 1962, he also cited a new NEP committee decision. Sardesai questioned this contradiction and asked the CM to…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has assured that the process to withdraw police cases filed in connection with last year’s unrest in Parye, Sattari, will begin within a month. The assurance came after around 1,000 citizens staged a protest at Valpoi police station on Thursday, demanding the withdrawal of cases filed against 37 individuals. The protest stems from tensions that flared between the Mahajans of the Sakhaleshwar and Bhumika Devasthan temples during religious rituals in December last year. The situation escalated into stone-pelting, clashes, and a blockade of the Goa-Belgaum highway, following early morning religious…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government has admitted that extreme weather conditions such as heatwaves, unseasonal rains, cyclones, and floods have significantly impacted the State’s agricultural output over the past few years. However, the Department of Agriculture has not conducted or commissioned any special study into the matter since 2022, it was revealed in the Legislative Assembly. Responding to a question by Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai, Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik listed the effects of climatic extremes on major crops. Mango, coconut, and cashew have suffered from reduced flowering and fruit setting due to heatwaves, while unseasonal rains have damaged paddy…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government has recorded seven cases of sexual assault on girl students in schools over the past five years, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant informed the Legislative Assembly on July 22, in a reply to Unstarred LAQ No. 148 tabled by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. According to data provided, two cases were reported in 2021, three in 2023, and two in 2024. No cases were registered in 2020, 2022, or up to June 30, 2025. The Chief Minister, who also holds the Home portfolio, stated that action taken against the accused in these cases has…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has informed the Goa Legislative Assembly that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has raised no major audit objections against the state government over the last three financial years. Replying to an Unstarred LAQ tabled by Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas, Dr. Sawant, who also holds the Finance portfolio, said that no financial irregularities or audit objections were raised by the CAG for departments under the administrative purview of the Finance Department. However, he admitted that a single case of misappropriation was reported in the Excise Department, and an inquiry is currently underway.…