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Team Goemkarponn Ponda: The 5th edition of the Daivadnya Carrom Tournament 2025 was successfully held on 20th July at Daivadnya Hall, Ponda. Organised by the Akhil Gomantakiya Daivadnya Brahmin Youth Association in association with the Ponda Daivadnya Brahmin Samaj and supported by the Goa Carrom Association, the tournament saw enthusiastic participation from over 100 players across various age groups, showcasing the growing interest in the sport within the community. The event was inaugurated by Smt. Seema Rohit Vernekar, President of AGDBYA, and Mr. Deepak Lotlikar, President of the Ponda Daivadnya Samaj. Chief Guest Mr. Kishor Pandurang Lotlikar, Ex-Assistant Director of…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant development during the ongoing monsoon session of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar has allowed a series of key questions pertaining to the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department to be taken up, despite earlier objections raised by TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane. The Minister had previously refused to answer these questions citing that the matters were sub judice. However, the Speaker’s decision has now paved the way for both starred and unstarred Legislative Assembly Questions (LAQs) to be answered, some during the current session and others in the next. Postponed LAQ No. 1C,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a shocking incident that has rocked the police force, two police personnel attached to branches under the North Goa Superintendent of Police have been booked and suspended for allegedly outraging the modesty of a woman outside a pub in Patto, Panaji. As per the FIR (Crime No. 104/25) registered at the Panaji Police Station on 24 July 2025, the incident occurred on the night of 23 July at 9:40 PM, near the entrance of a popular pub in Patto. According to the complaint filed by the woman, a resident of Panaji, the accused — Omkar Jadhav…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The long-delayed Krishi Ghar project in Quepem dominated discussions in the Goa Assembly, with multiple MLAs voicing concerns over its stalled progress and unsuitable location for farmers. MLA Nilesh Cabral called for the project to be relocated to a more accessible site. He informed the House that he has identified alternate land closer to the highway, which would offer better connectivity and convenience for farmers. “Farmers should not be forced to walk long distances. The location must serve their interests first,” Cabral stated. MLA Altone D’Costa backed the suggestion for relocation but cautioned that the shift should…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji:In the wake of the High Court’s recent order on the demolition of illegal structures, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday assured the Goa Legislative Assembly that the government will introduce a Bill to regularise such constructions. He said the draft legislation will be discussed in the Cabinet meeting today and tabled in the Assembly next week. The assurance came after Congress MLA Carlos Ferreira raised serious concerns over the implications of the High Court’s ruling, particularly in areas with pre-existing structures that predate the Regional Plan 2021 (RPG-2021). He warned that entire villages such as Pomburpa, Ecoxim,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji:Rising divorce cases in Goa sparked a serious discussion in the Assembly on Friday with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant acknowledging the worrying trend and reviving the proposal for pre-marriage counselling to prevent breakdowns in marriages. Expressing concern, Sawant said the focus should be on ensuring marriages do not end in separation. He regretted that the government’s earlier proposal for mandatory pre-marital counselling was opposed, and assured that the matter would be revisited. “We will bring back the counselling initiative. The aim is to reduce the number of divorces, not just deal with them after they happen,” he stated.…

Team Goemkarponn Curtorim: Cumborda Sports Club delivered a dominant performance to outclass Jolly Boys of Sinaibhag 5-1 and seal their spot in the quarterfinals of the 2nd Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament, organized by Black Arrow Boys Agxem Sports Club. The match was played at St. Alex Church Ground, Curtorim. Despite heavy rainfall making playing conditions challenging, Cumborda SC adapted quickly and opened their account in the 5th minute with a spectacular 30-yard curler from Mackson that crashed into the net. Mackson doubled the lead in the 25th minute, giving Cumborda a strong 2-0 advantage at halftime. Sinaibhag came close…