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PANAJI: The Government of Goa has extended the time period for submission of claims under the Goa (Abolition of Proprietorships, Titles and Grants of Lands) Act, 2014, and its subsequent amendments, by 90 days from the date of the latest public notice issued on July 10, 2025. According to the notice issued by Nehal Gajanan Talaunekar, Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Bicholim, claims will now be accepted from July 10, 2025, to October 7, 2025. This extension comes in compliance with a directive from the Under Secretary (Home-II), Home Department, dated June 2, 2025. The public notice clarifies…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa Cabinet hasapproved the Animal Breeding and Domestication Bill 2025, which is slated to be tabled in the upcoming session of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that the bill includes a provision to ban the import, sale, and breeding of certain dog breeds, specifically Pitbulls and Rottweilers, in the state. Sawant said the proposed legislation aims to regulate the breeding and domestication of animals in Goa to ensure public safety and animal welfare. “The Cabinet has cleared the Animal Breeding and Domestication Bill 2025, which will be introduced in the Assembly. It…

Team Goemkarponn Curtorim: Agxem Sports Club delivered a dominant performance to defeat Sporting Club Virabhat 5-2 and book their place in the semifinals of the 2nd Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament, organised by the Black Arrow Boys Agxem and played at the St. Alex Church ground, Curtorim. Maxiwal Castanha starred for Agxem SC, netting a brilliant brace in the 22nd and 42nd minutes. He was well supported by teammates Michael Paes (5th min), Agnelo Gomes (32nd min), and Prinson Martins (41st min), each of whom found the back of the net to seal the commanding victory. Sporting Club Virabhat managed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Transport and Panchayati Raj Minister Mauvin Godinho came down heavily on panchayat secretaries opposing the proposed AI-based attendance system, calling their resistance an attempt to avoid punctuality and accountability. Speaking to reporters, Godinho said, “Those who are opposing the AI attendance system are simply trying to avoid being punctual and accountable. This is a progressive move aimed at improving governance at the grassroots.” He added that only a few minor formalities remain and that the system will be rolled out soon across panchayat offices in the state. The AI-based attendance mechanism is expected to track work hours…

BENGALURU: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra not only secured a dominant victory at the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic but also fulfilled a long-held personal dream — to give back to his country and the sport that shaped him. Competing at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the 27-year-old javelin ace recorded a best throw of 86.18 metres, thrilling a crowd of over 14,500 spectators. The event marked India’s first World Athletics Gold-level competition, an initiative inspired and co-organised by Chopra himself. “Giving back to my country was a small dream of mine, and with the Neeraj Chopra Classic, that dream came true,” the…

New Delhi: Indian men’s hockey team head coach Craig Fulton has taken full accountability for the team’s disappointing performance in the European leg of the FIH Pro League, acknowledging the failure as a wake-up call and vowing to course-correct with a strong showing at the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir. The tournament, scheduled from August 27 to September 7, is now India’s top priority, offering a direct route to the 2026 Men’s Hockey World Cup. India started the Pro League campaign strong, finishing third with 15 points in the home leg in Bhubaneswar. However, the team’s performance nosedived in Europe,…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant clarified that the only obstacle delaying the construction of the Tribal Bhavan is a legal dispute over land ownership. Two Scheduled Tribe (ST) community associations have staked claim to the land allotted for the project, and the matter is currently before the court, he said. “There is a legal issue pertaining to the Tribal Bhavan. Apart from that, there is no other issue as far as the government is concerned,” Dr. Sawant told reporters. The Tribal Bhavan, envisioned as a dedicated facility to support the development and welfare of Goa’s tribal communities,…