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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court has set aside the State government’s circular dated December 22, 2022, and executive order dated August 22, 2024, ruling both as contrary to the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act. As a result, the Outline Development Plans (ODPs) cannot be enforced in five villages — Calangute, Candolim, Parra, Arpora, and Nagoa. At the State’s request, the court granted a four-week stay on implementation of the judgment. However, it made it clear that no construction, development, or permissions shall be allowed in the five villages during this period.

Team Goemkarponn CHORAO:  In a serious lapse of operational oversight, a ferryboat anchored at Chorao Island sank in the early hours of Monday before it could begin its daily service. Though no passengers were aboard at the time, the incident has raised grave concerns over ferry safety and governance. Authorities confirmed that the vessel submerged while moored at the shore, with no injuries reported. Initial findings by the River Navigation Department (RND) suggest that accumulated rainwater in a tank caused the vessel to sink, allegedly due to the coxswain’s failure to clear it in time. Officials ruled out any structural…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The general body of the Sahakar Urban Co-operative Credit Society has unanimously passed a resolution to initiate legal action against the former government-appointed administrative committee for distributing loans worth ₹2.97 crore in violation of cooperative regulations. The 34th Annual General Meeting of the Sahakar Urban Co-operative Credit Society was held at the Ravindra Bhavan auditorium. Responding to questions raised by shareholders, newly-elected chairman Uday Prabhu revealed that the state government had dissolved the previous board of directors headed by Ulhas Faldesai three years ago and appointed a three-member administrative committee in its place. This committee, during its…

Team Goemkarponn Curtorim: Curtorim witnessed an electrifying football finale on Sunday as Bhatti SC lifted the Silver Jubilee Cup 2025, defeating Agxem SC 5-3 in a fiercely contested 9-a-side interward football tournament organized by Sporting Club of Virabhat at the St. Alex Church ground. The grand finale, played before a large weekend crowd, opened with Agxem SC drawing first blood in the 10th minute through a neat finish by Jovel Martins. Bhatti SC quickly responded, with Ralf Dias equalising in the 18th minute, ending the first half locked at 1-1. The second half saw Bhatti SC assert their dominance. Tony…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The youth of Tilamola Parish came together in an inspiring display of sportsmanship and community spirit at an Indoor Sports Tournament held on Sunday at the Our Lady Mother of the Poor High School Sports Hall, Tilamola. Organized exclusively for the registered youth of the parish, the tournament began at 3:30 p.m. with an opening prayer, setting the tone for an afternoon filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration. Designed to encourage unity, healthy rivalry, and deeper fellowship among the parish youth, the event offered a lively platform for participants to showcase their talents, build friendships, and strengthen…

New Delhi: The Indian men’s hockey team snapped a seven-match losing streak in sensational style by defeating hosts Belgium 4-3 in a nail-biting FIH Pro League encounter on Sunday. In a match filled with end-to-end action, it was captain Harmanpreet Singh who rose to the occasion, converting a decisive penalty stroke just two minutes before the final hooter to seal the win for India. With the score level at 3-3 and the clock ticking down, India opted for a video referral following a hard challenge inside the Belgian circle. The appeal was upheld, and Harmanpreet, known for his calm under…

New Delhi: In the wake of the tragic stampede that marred Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title celebrations—leaving 11 people dead and over 50 injured—the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced stringent new safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that a formal investigation is underway and stated that the board has now introduced a mandatory 10-point guideline that all IPL teams must follow when planning post-tournament celebrations. The measures are aimed at improving security, ensuring crowd control, and regulating how and when such events…