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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho unveiled a set of measures to strengthen road safety and promote sustainable transport in the state. He was speaking at the launch of the 14th State Road Safety Week at St. Andrew’s Higher Secondary School, Vasco. Godinho announced that artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cameras will soon be placed at major traffic junctions across Goa to detect violations and improve commuter safety. He also said that the Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) fleet will see the addition of more electric buses, a step aimed at reducing road congestion and encouraging greener mobility. The minister…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has dismissed a decade-old Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning alleged irregularities in shack operations at Calangute beach, holding that the issues raised pertained only to the 2012–2013 tourist season and no longer survived. A Division Bench of Justices Valmiki Menezes and Shreeram Shirsat observed that petitioner Reuben Franco had not approached the court with any subsequent grievances after 2014. The judges noted that successive shack policies framed by the state government already included detailed safeguards on environmental protection, waste management, and regulatory compliance. “The reliefs sought in the petition…

“The excuse offered is almost laughable: that one-third of the state would turn into a tiger reserve and humans would be pushed out. In reality, the reserve would sit entirely within already notified sanctuaries. No fresh land is being taken. No new human settlements are being displaced. The “loss” being claimed is a smokescreen for something else – the desire to keep the door open for unregulated development and tourism projects. That became clear when permissions were handed out for resorts right inside the proposed reserve. Electric fencing, swimming pools, and “eco-tourism” were allowed where serious protection was overdue.” The…

New Delhi: Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer, one of the standout white-ball batsmen in recent times, has shared insights into his decision to leave Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and join Punjab Kings (PBKS) during the IPL 2024 mega auction. In an interview with GQ, Iyer emphasized that the move was largely influenced by the respect and involvement he received at PBKS. “I offer a lot as a captain and player. If I get respect, anything can be accomplished,” he said. “At Punjab Kings, I received full support from coaches, management, and players. I was included in every strategic meeting…

New Delhi: The Indian women’s hockey team delivered a dominating performance against Singapore, cruising to a 12-0 win in their Pool B match at the Asia Cup. Navneet Kaur and Mumtaz Khan starred with hat-tricks, while Neha added a brace. Other scorers included Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi, and Rutuja Pisal, as India maintained their attacking momentum. Goals came in quick succession: Mumtaz (2’, 32’, 38’), Navneet (14’, 18’, 28’), Neha (11’, 38’), Lalremsiami (13’), Sharmila (45’), and Rutuja (52’). This follows India’s emphatic 11-0 victory over Thailand in their opening match and a 2-2 draw against defending champions Japan last week.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Cuncolim Educational Society’s College of Arts & Commerce emerged victorious at the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Women’s Kabaddi Championship 2025-26, held on 4th and 5th September at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Goa University. Cuncolim College defeated Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Government College of Arts & Commerce, Pernem, with a thrilling scoreline of 49-43 in the final to claim the championship. In the semifinals, Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye College secured a 63-48 win over GVM’s Gopal Govind Poy Raiturcar College of Commerce and Economics, Farmagudi, while Cuncolim College dominated Shree Mallikarjun and Shri Chetan Manju Desai College,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Six players from Goa have been selected for the Indian team participating in the Amazing Thailand-Pattaya BWF World Senior Championships 2025, running from September 7 to 14. The Goan representatives in the squad are Sandhya Melasheemi, Leena Pednekar Dhapre, Pradeep Dhond, Tanaji Sawant, Dr. Satish Kudchadkar, and Vijaya Laxmi Gudipudi. Praveen Shenoy, Secretary of the Goa Badminton Association, has been appointed as the Manager of the Indian contingent. Speaking about the team’s participation, Shenoy said, “It is encouraging to see several players from Goa feature in the Indian squad for the World Senior (Masters) Championships. Their selection…