Author: Team Admin

Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant’s candid admission that the single-use plastic ban in Goa has largely remained on paper is both shocking and revealing. Coming from the highest elected office in the state, it’s not merely an observation—it is a confession of systemic failure. For years now, Goa has boasted about being progressive on environmental issues, even as its fields, beaches, and marketplaces have continued to drown in plastic waste. This year, on World Environment Day, the CM has promised that “strict implementation” of the ban will begin. That’s welcome. But the obvious question is – why has it taken…

Team Goemkarponn RAJBAG: On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Hand Fighters Sports and Cultural Club organized a meaningful celebration to raise awareness about environmental conservation. The event, held at Rajbag tarir by distributing plants door-to-door and also as  part of the outreach, the club also visited the local primary school, where they engaged with children and teachers, spreading the message of sustainability and environmental care. The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including: Vaishnav Pednekar, (President of the Hand Fighters Sports and Cultural Club) Sameer Pagi, (Vice President) Prashant Pagi (secretary) Mitesh Pagi ,Pritam Pagi, Ratnakar Dhuri…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has welcomed the newly announced Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines 2025, calling it a timely and progressive move to modernize the state’s transport infrastructure and support its growing business ecosystem. In a statement issued today, GCCI emphasized that regulated app-based taxi services are no longer a luxury but a necessity in the digital age. “In a business environment where digital access, reliability, and ease of movement are central to productivity, dependable app-based transport options are essential,” the chamber noted. Highlighting the growing reliance on mobility across sectors such as tourism, manufacturing,…

New Delhi: For the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya and the Aichi region, around 4,600 athletes and officials will be housed on a luxury cruise ship docked at Nagoya’s port, forming a unique “floating village” for the duration of the Games from September 19 to October 4, 2026. An additional 2,400 participants will stay in temporary accommodations made from converted shipping containers located a short bus ride away. Together, these two sites will host about half of the 15,000 athletes and officials expected at the event, with the remainder staying in other facilities, including Tokyo, where the swimming competitions will…

New Delhi: Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale, fresh off his historic bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is now focused on clinching gold at the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. Kusale made history last summer by becoming the first Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions event. Building on his success, which includes gold medals at the 2021 and 2022 ISSF World Cups, Kusale remains determined to aim higher. “My big target is the next Olympics, but every event in between is important. My focus and vision are set on Los…

New Delhi: Shubman Gill was officially named India’s 37th Test captain on May 24, ahead of the team’s upcoming five-match series in England starting June 20 at Leeds. The right-handed batter from Punjab will make his captaincy debut in the longest format during the series opener at Headingley. The announcement was confirmed by Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar during India’s squad reveal for the England tour. With 32 Tests already under his belt, Gill steps into the leadership role with high expectations. At a pre-departure press conference in Mumbai on June 5, Gill shared insights into his captaincy approach. Having previously…

New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has candidly spoken about the constant pressure he faces in his role, emphasizing the relentless demand for results as the team prepares for their upcoming tour of England. Despite mixed outcomes since taking charge, Gambhir remains focused and determined to steer the team to success. Since the start of his tenure, Gambhir’s coaching journey has seen its share of challenges, including an ODI series loss to Sri Lanka, a home Test series whitewash against New Zealand, and a 1-3 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Although the team’s Champions Trophy win provided a morale…