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New Delhi: Bangladesh’s ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party has called for immediate discussions with India over a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, warning that future ties between the two neighbours would largely depend on reaching an agreement that reflects Bangladesh’s current water needs and expectations. The existing Indo Bangladesh Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, signed in 1996, is set to expire in December this year, prompting growing political and environmental concerns in Dhaka over future river water arrangements. Senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stressed that Bangladesh expects a revised framework to be finalised through bilateral dialogue without delay. The Ganges…

New Delhi: India and the Netherlands have taken a major step towards accelerating Gujarat’s ambitious Kalpasar Project, with both countries signing a new agreement focused on technical cooperation and water management expertise. The development gained momentum during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the Netherlands, where he inspected the country’s iconic Afsluitdijk water management system alongside Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The 32 kilometre Afsluitdijk barrier dam, considered one of the Netherlands’ greatest engineering achievements, drew particular interest due to its similarities with Gujarat’s proposed Kalpasar Project. The structure’s advanced marine engineering and flood control systems are expected to…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The body of a 61-year-old man from Tivim, who was suspected to have drowned while fishing near St. Christopher’s Church in Bardez, was recovered from the water on Monday morning. The deceased has been identified as Narendra Sawant. According to sources, Sawant had gone fishing on Sunday evening but did not return home, raising concern among family members and locals. His fishing rod was later discovered abandoned near the riverside, leading to suspicion that he may have fallen into the water. Following reports of the incident, personnel from the Mapusa Fire and Emergency Services launched a search…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: Traffic movement along the Bambolim–Santa Cruz stretch of NH-66 was disrupted after a container truck overturned on the slope leading towards Panaji on Monday. According to the Traffic Police, vehicles travelling from the Bambolim side towards the capital city are being diverted through the Santa Cruz route near the Nexa showroom to ease congestion and ensure smooth movement. Authorities have also advised heavy vehicles coming from South Goa and heading towards Panaji to avoid the affected route and instead travel via the Borim–Ponda road. Traffic personnel have been deployed at key junctions to regulate movement and guide…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s campaign at the Yonex-Sunrise U-13 National Ranking Badminton Tournament may have come to an end, but young shuttler Amaira Dhumatkar emerged as one of the standout performers with a series of spirited displays at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim. Competing against older players despite still being an Under 11 athlete, Amaira showcased remarkable composure and fighting spirit in the girls’ singles Round of 32. She pushed Rajasthan’s Adeeba Ali to the absolute limit in a thrilling three game battle before narrowly losing 12-21, 21-15, 26-24 after an intense contest that kept spectators engaged throughout.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Margao Marauders emerged as champions of the third edition of the Goa Women’s 3×3 Basketball League, capping off an exciting tournament that highlighted the rapid growth of women’s basketball in the state. The competition concluded at the Youth Hostel in Miramar after several days of intense action featuring 14 teams divided across two pools. The tournament followed a competitive format, with the top four teams from each pool advancing to the knockout rounds. Margao Marauders delivered a consistent and commanding performance throughout the event to secure the championship title and claim the top cash prize of ₹30,000.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Yonex-Sunrise U-13 National Ranking Badminton Tournament witnessed a dramatic day of quarterfinal action at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim, Goa, with several top seeded players suffering unexpected exits as the competition entered its crucial stage. One of the biggest shocks came in the boys’ singles category, where Madhya Pradesh’s Ishmeet Arora produced a composed and clinical performance to eliminate top seed Rehaan Dudekula of Andhra Pradesh in straight games, winning 21-17, 21-16. Punjab’s Rabbiguel Anji also looked dominant as he comfortably defeated West Bengal’s Atif Hoque 21-8, 21-12 to book his place in the…