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Team Goemkarponn Sanquelim: Adding another feather to Goa’s cap, Sanquelim has been awarded the State-level “Promising Swachh Sheher” title at the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25. The award was presented by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Urban Development, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This recognition highlights Sanquelim’s grassroots efforts in urban sanitation, including strengthened door-to-door waste collection, promotion of source segregation, and active citizen participation in cleanliness drives. Expressing his appreciation, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant was thanked for his continued guidance and vision in driving the Swachh Bharat Mission across Goa. The award is a tribute…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a moment of immense pride for Goa, Panaji has been awarded the title of Cleanest City in India in the population category of 50,000 to 200,000 under the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25. The prestigious award was presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at a grand ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This national recognition highlights Panaji’s exemplary performance in urban sanitation and cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Mission. From systematic door-to-door waste collection to achieving Garbage-Free City certification and implementing scientific waste treatment practices, Panaji has emerged as a model city…

NEW DELHI: As Team India gears up for must-win clashes at Old Trafford and The Oval to salvage their Test series in England, head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under increasing scrutiny over the team’s selection strategy — or the lack of clarity surrounding it. Following India’s crushing defeat in the third Test at Lord’s, several questions have emerged regarding team composition and the management’s vision for the future. Gambhir, who took charge amidst high expectations, now finds himself at the center of criticism as fans and experts debate the omissions and selections made during this crucial overseas tour. One…

NEW DELHI: As India trails 1-2 in the five-match Test series against England, the spotlight is now on star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and whether he will feature in the crucial fourth Test at Old Trafford. While the BCCI had earlier indicated that Bumrah might play only three Tests in the series, growing speculation suggests a rethink could be underway, given the high stakes. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has strongly advocated for Bumrah’s inclusion in the fourth Test. Speaking on Star Sports, Dasgupta emphasized that with the series on the line, India can’t afford to bench their premier fast bowler.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a major step toward ensuring transparency in government hiring, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant announced the implementation of computer-based examinations with instant results for all future government recruitments in Goa. The new system aims to eliminate delays and improve fairness in the selection process. Dr. Sawant was speaking at the inauguration of the refurbished Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) office at the Spaces Building in Patto, Panaji, on Wednesday. The event was also attended by Dr. V. Candavelou (IAS) and Narayan Sawant (IAS Retd.). The Chief Minister said that the GSSC has already issued advertisements to…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A 28-year-old man was arrested at Vasco Railway Station on Wednesday evening for alleged possession of ganja valued at approximately ₹65,000. The accused, identified as Satyam, son of Surendra Singh and a native of Ismailpur village, Hajipur, Bihar, was residing at the Bedroll Office near the station. The arrest was made during a raid conducted between 6:20 pm and 10:30 pm on Platform No. 1 by a team comprising PSI Krishna Talpi, HC Aiyas Shaikh, Nagendra Mesta, and PCs Satish Kothawale and Shivappa Chalwadi, under the supervision of PI Amarnath Passi of Vasco Railway Police Station. According…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The sacred month of Karkidakam, also known as Ramayana Masam, will be celebrated with a series of spiritual and devotional events at Shree Ayyappa Temple, Mangor, Vasco, from July 17 to August 16, 2025. The month-long programme aims to immerse devotees in the divine wisdom of the Ramayana, the eternal epic that imparts values of humility, righteousness, and spiritual steadfastness. The temple authorities said the events are intended not only as scriptural recitations but as a guide to righteous living. As part of the celebrations, the temple will hold daily and special rituals open to all devotees.…