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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The North Goa District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), under the chairmanship of Yashaswini B., IAS, Collector, North Goa District, convened a meeting today to assess preparedness for upcoming seasonal hazards and to streamline coordination among various departments and agencies involved in disaster risk reduction and emergency response. During the meeting, representatives from the Health Department, Police, Fire Services, Public Works Department, Municipal Administration, Power and Water Supply, Directorate of Panchayat, Department of Fisheries, Water Resource Department and other key stakeholders presented updates on their readiness status. Special emphasis was placed on monsoon preparedness, flood mitigation, cyclone response…

Our aim is to empower Goa with world class tourism Infrastructure: Nitin Gadkari Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: The construction of twin Observatory Towers and Viewing Galleries on the new Zuari Bridge will become a center of attraction and will become as popular as the Eiffel tower of Paris boosting tourism, employment and economic activities,thereby developing Goa as the tourist capital of the country stated Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Government of India Nitin Gadkari while speaking at the launching Ceremony of construction of twin Observatory Towers and Viewing Galleries on the New Zuari Bridge at a function organized by…

Team Goemkarponn ST INEZ: A tragic incident unfolded near the Ganpati Mandir in St. Inez today when two men drowned in a small pond. Despite swift rescue efforts by local authorities and bystanders, one of the men could not be saved. The incident occurred in a popular area behind the Aapteshwar Ganpati Mandir, which locals say becomes a favored hangout spot during the rainy season. Groups of young people often gather there to party, consume alcohol, and swim in the pond despite safety risks. Witnesses reported that the two men entered the pond in the afternoon, and trouble quickly followed.…

The Ministry opted to allot an 80 per cent spike in the funding for national championships, from Rs 51 lakh to Rs 90 lakh, while international events have been allotted Rs 2 crore. New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s sporting ecosystem, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced a significant hike in funding for National Sports Federations (NSFs) to support the organization of national and international events. However, the increased financial assistance comes with an emphasis on professionalising the governance and administration of these bodies. Under the revised funding structure announced on Thursday, financial support for…

Team Goemkarponn SATTARI: Dr. Deviya Rane, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Poriem, has issued a strong statement criticising a meeting scheduled for May 25, which she claims is a politically motivated attempt to stir unrest in the Sattari region. The meeting, reportedly called to address concerns surrounding unauthorised homes on government land, has drawn criticism from Rane, who described the initiative as an effort to “create confusion and unrest” within the otherwise “peaceful and close-knit” community. “These actions are driven by divisive political agendas and seek to mislead the people of Sattari,” said Dr. Rane. “We stand firmly…

New Delhi: Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth secured a hard-fought victory to reach the quarterfinals of the men’s singles event at the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament held at Bukit Jalil. Srikanth, a former world No. 1 and currently ranked 65th, overcame Ireland’s world No. 33 Nhat Nguyen in a thrilling match that lasted nearly an hour, winning 23-21, 21-17 at the Stadium Axiata Arena, KL Sports City. Despite Nguyen’s strong start, leading 11-4 in the first game, Srikanth staged a remarkable comeback to seal the win. He will now face France’s Toma Junior Popov in the quarterfinals. Popov had earlier…

New Delhi: India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has weighed in on the speculation surrounding senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma potentially featuring in the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, calling the event “a long way away.” Kohli and Rohit, who recently retired from Test cricket and had earlier stepped away from T20 Internationals, remain available only for One-Day Internationals. Given their recent exits from longer formats, questions have emerged about their availability for the next ODI World Cup, set for November–December 2027. Addressing these queries, Gambhir said, “Look, it’s still a long way away. We still have the T20…