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New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed disappointment over the prolonged delay in completing the Mumbai Goa Highway, saying he had already decided not to attend its inauguration because he felt ashamed that the project had taken so long. Gadkari said a meeting on the highway was held with officials on Tuesday and announced plans to personally inspect the road in October. He said he would travel by road from Mumbai to Goa after arriving at Mumbai airport to assess the condition of the highway and determine whether the upgraded route has actually improved convenience…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response on measures required to strengthen safeguards for children using social media and other digital platforms, stressing the need for stronger protection against online abuse and harmful content. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, highlighted the growing risks faced by children in the digital environment. During the hearing, the bench orally observed that “firewalls are very necessary for children” given their widespread access to online platforms. The court was hearing a petition filed by the Just Rights for Children…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Goa witnessed a grand finish to the 11th U/14 Mini National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship 2026 and the All India Inter Zonal Tennis Ball Cricket Championship 2026, with teams from across the country delivering a strong display of talent, competitive spirit and sportsmanship. The three day championships were held in Goa from September 7 to 9, 2026, and were organised by the Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association (GTBCA) in collaboration with the Tennis Ball Cricket Federation of India (TBCFI) and the Sports Authority of Goa. The biggest success for the host state came in the U/14 Girls…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) is hosting “Chavticho Bazaar” at the Multiplex Courtyard from September 10 to 12, 2026, bringing together Goan artisans, self help groups and local entrepreneurs ahead of the Ganesh festival. The three day festive market will provide visitors an opportunity to explore and purchase a wide range of products associated with Goa’s traditional Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The initiative aims to provide a platform for local makers and entrepreneurs while highlighting the cultural traditions and craftsmanship connected with the festival. The stalls at Chavticho Bazaar will feature a variety of festive products, catering…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Cuncolim Police have seized the mobile phone of 47-year-old Malcum Agnelo Pereira of Bamado, Chinchinim, as part of their investigation into the alleged assault on Chinchinim-Deussua Sarpanch Gerson Gomes. The device is likely to be examined for forensic evidence, including its social media activity. Police are probing allegations that Pereira had uploaded more than a dozen videos from the same phone targeting and allegedly defaming the Chinchinim-Deussua Panchayat and the Sarpanch. The development comes as Cuncolim Police have filed their reply before the Sessions Court, Margao, opposing Pereira’s anticipatory bail application. According to the police, the alleged…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Political activity in the Dabolim constituency appears to be gaining momentum, with several present and former panch members and sarpanchas urging Chicalim Sarpanch Kamla Prasad Yadav to contest the upcoming Assembly elections from Dabolim. The appeal came on Wednesday evening during the launch of the Gomati Mahila Gruha Udyog (GMGU) initiative, started by Yadav on the occasion of his wife and Chicalim Panch member Sunita Yadav’s birthday. Several elected and former local representatives who attended the programme openly called upon Yadav to enter the electoral fray from Dabolim and assured him of their support. They also expressed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Election Commission has formally notified the delimitation of wards for the ensuing general elections to 11 Municipal Councils, setting out detailed boundaries and areas that will determine the electoral map for the forthcoming civic polls. The notification, issued on September 9, 2026, by State Election Commissioner Menino D’Souza, IAS (Retd.), has been published in the Extraordinary issue of the Official Gazette. It has been issued under sub-section (3) of Section 10 of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968. The exercise covers Mormugao, Margao, Mapusa, Curchorem-Cacora, Bicholim, Cuncolim, Quepem, Canacona, Valpoi, Pernem and Sanguem Municipal Councils.…