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New Delhi: The Centre has announced a major overhaul of the NEET UG examination system, confirming that the country’s largest medical entrance test will shift entirely to a computer based format from next year. The decision comes in the wake of the NEET UG 2026 paper leak controversy that led to the cancellation of the examination earlier this month. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the government remains committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in the examination process and will continue to follow a strict zero tolerance policy against malpractice. NEET UG 2026 was conducted on May 3, but concerns…

Dabolim: The Dabolim Musical Waves will be held at Joggers Park, Chicalim on May 16-17 with live entertainment, culinary delights and unlimited music making it, a complete family entertainment destination. The two-day musical extravaganza organized by the state’s Department of Tourism will begin on the evening of May 16 with performances by renowned bands including Abhanga Repost, KK Sonic, The 7 Notes, and Kutumb Bollywood Band, alongside vibrant Goan folk performances and a spectacular fashion show by Verma D Mello. Speaking ahead of the festival, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Rohan A. Khaunte, said, “The Department of Tourism continues to focus…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s table tennis community is set for an exciting new chapter as the inaugural Saxtti UTTTC (Ultimate Table Tennis Team Championship) takes place on May 17, 2026, at Gomant Vidhya Niketan in Margao. Organised by the Saxtti Sports and Cultural Club, the tournament promises a lively mix of competition, teamwork, and sporting spirit. The championship will introduce a dynamic team based format featuring some of Goa’s most experienced paddlers alongside current state players, former champions, and rising young talent. Eight teams will compete in the event, namely Smash and Dash, Nivian Vipers, Kiran Titans, Nopex Ninjas, Goa…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s challenge faced another difficult day at the Yonex Sunrise Under 13 National Ranking Badminton Tournament at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim, with several local players bowing out during the qualification rounds. Varun Sahakari’s campaign ended in Qualification Round 2 after he lost 8-15, 12-15 to Telangana’s Nhaithik T. Shourya Sinari also exited the tournament following a 15-7, 15-11 defeat against Kerala’s Hadhi Hamdhan. Suven Sawant was another Goan player to fall short, going down 15-6, 15-10 to Karnataka’s Abraham Menezes. In the girls’ doubles competition, Goa’s Yashika Koneru and Saachi Sinai Kenkre struggled against…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: The Crime Branch (CB) has submitted two separate chargesheets against Soham Naik, son of a BJP-linked councillor, in the Curchorem sexual assault case, while a third chargesheet linked to the earliest FIR is expected shortly, sources said. Investigators have primarily relied on forensic findings, including recovered mobile data, photographs and allegedly restored deleted videos retrieved during examination at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Verna. In one of the cases, a detailed 158-page report has been placed before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), listing 19 witnesses. Since both the accused and the survivor were minors at the time…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: A 26-year-old BITS Pilani Goa PhD scholar, Arjun Sabu, was found dead at a rented flat near the campus on Wednesday, with police suspecting depression linked to a failed relationship as a possible factor behind the incident. The post-mortem examination confirmed death due to hanging. Investigators have also ruled out any foul play in the case. Police sources said a note recovered from the room stated that no one should be held responsible for his death. The scholar allegedly wrote, “I am very sorry for taking this decision,” expressing regret over his action. Arjun Sabu, a native…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant support measure for financially struggling civic bodies, the Directorate of Urban Development has introduced a new scheme to provide salary and pension assistance to employees and retired staff of Goa’s C-class municipal councils. The scheme, titled “Grant of Financial Assistance to Economically Weaker ‘C’ Class Municipal Councils for Strengthening the Administration Scheme, 2026”, has been implemented with immediate effect and will remain operational for the next five years. The initiative covers the State’s three C-class municipalities — Valpoi, Sanguem and Pernem — which have been facing persistent financial constraints. Under the scheme, the State…