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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has called upon sports associations in Goa to step up and take responsibility for maintaining sports grounds in the state, citing poor upkeep of existing infrastructure. “Even though Goa is a small state, we have developed good sports infrastructure. However, I have observed that the maintenance of this infrastructure is lacking. Some sports grounds remain abandoned,” Sawant said. The Chief Minister noted that several associations have approached the government seeking dedicated grounds. He stated that if these associations are willing to maintain the grounds, it would help the government officially allot specific…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Margao Sports Club delivered a dominant performance to outclass Carmona Sports Club 6-0 and seal their spot in the quarterfinals of the 17th St. Anthony Festival Cup 2025, organized by St. Anthony Sports Club Assolda and played at the Moll Ground in Assolda. The match began under challenging conditions as persistent rain made ball control difficult for both teams. Despite the slippery surface, Margao found their rhythm early and broke the deadlock in the 16th minute through Alfred Noronha, who headed the ball into the net to give his team a 1-0 lead. Carmona nearly responded moments…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has raised concerns over the growing health risks among the state’s youth, attributing them to increasing mobile phone addiction and a decline in outdoor physical activity. Speaking at a financial assistance distribution event for sports bodies, Dr. Sawant emphasized the vital role of sports in ensuring both physical fitness and mental well-being. “Youth are increasingly addicted to mobile games and avoiding outdoor play. This trend is contributing to a surge in lifestyle diseases such as diabetes,” he warned. Highlighting the importance of reviving Goa’s sporting spirit, the Chief Minister announced continued…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:;The Goa government on Monday announced plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the school curriculum as part of its upcoming Goa Artificial Intelligence Mission 2027. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the initiative will align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national-level India AI Mission. Speaking at a press conference alongside State Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte, Sawant revealed that the groundwork has begun for the mission, with a dedicated Goa AI Council to be set up soon. This council will include both government officials and industry stakeholders and will help chart the mission’s roadmap. “A key component…

Margao:Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Monday declined to respond to Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai’s recent critical remarks, stating that his priority is to coordinate the Opposition and not get entangled in personal agendas. Sardesai had earlier lashed out at the Congress leadership, alleging a lack of direction and accusing some Opposition leaders of functioning without a clear strategy against the ruling BJP. His comments sparked speculation about growing friction within the Opposition camp, especially with the Assembly session approaching. Reacting to the controversy, Yuri Alemao said, “I don’t want to comment on any individual’s statement. It is…

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for striking a fine balance between India’s cultural heritage and technological advancement. Speaking at the 63rd Foundation Day celebration of Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP), Shah said Modi’s vision brought both the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya and cutting-edge 5G technology to India. “Some people with leftist mindsets question what was achieved by building the Ram Mandir. They will never understand,” Shah remarked. “Modi ji gave us the Ram Temple and introduced 5G to India. He brought digital payments to even the local vegetable vendor.” The Home…

New Delhi: The preliminary report into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171, which claimed 260 lives on June 12, has triggered a fierce debate in aviation circles. At the heart of the controversy is whether the aircraft’s fuel switches were manually moved from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ — an action that would result in complete engine shutdown — or if a technical malfunction caused the deadly failure. Adding to the intrigue is a media report that surfaced just before the official findings, suggesting pilot error, which has raised questions about narrative shaping and accountability. One aviation expert claimed that…