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Team Goemkarpon PANAJI: Chief Minister and Chairperson of the Goa State Disaster Management Authority, Dr. Pramod Sawant, chaired a preparatory meeting on South-West Monsoon preparedness at Mantralaya, Porvorim. Present at the meeting were Revenue Minister Shri Babush Monserrate, Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Revenue) Shri Sandip Jacques, IAS, DGP Goa Shri Alok Kumar, IPS, and Heads of Departments (HODs), among other key officials. The meeting focused on interdepartmental coordination and readiness to ensure effective disaster response and public safety during the upcoming monsoon season.

PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy Aim for Comeback at Malaysia Masters 2025 Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy are set to spearhead the nation’s campaign at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament, which begins Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur. With a prize pool of USD 475,000, the tournament presents a vital opportunity for the duo to regain form and confidence following recent setbacks. Both Sindhu and Prannoy have endured a rough patch in recent months, with inconsistent performances and injury concerns hampering their progress. Their most recent outing — the Sudirman Cup — saw them suffer defeats against opponents from…

Indian Olympic gold medalist and reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra crossed a major milestone in his career by breaching the 90-metre mark for the first time at the Doha Diamond League. With a sensational throw of 90.23 meters in his third attempt, Chopra not only broke his own national record but also became the first Indian javelin thrower to surpass the prestigious 90-meter barrier. Despite the historic achievement, Chopra had to settle for second place after Germany’s Julian Weber produced a last-round throw of 91.06 meters to clinch the top spot. Grenada’s Anderson Peters secured third with a best throw…

NEW DELHI: India is set to skip the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup scheduled for September, as well as the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup in June, amid growing diplomatic tensions with Pakistan. According to a report by The Indian Express, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) of its decision to pull out from these continental tournaments. The ACC is currently headed by Pakistan minister Mohsin Naqvi. The BCCI’s decision follows India’s recent military operation, Operation Sindoor, which targeted multiple terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This operation was launched…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, has appointed Third Party Audit (TPA) agencies to independently audit IT and ICT infrastructure projects across the state. This strategic initiative aims to enhance transparency, improve project quality, and ensure effective implementation of technology initiatives undertaken by various government departments. The empanelled agencies will serve as independent reviewers, assessing compliance with established standards, verifying project performance, and ensuring that objectives are met efficiently. Their role is critical in promoting accountability and strengthening Goa’s IT ecosystem. This move aligns with the government’s broader vision to foster…

Kolkata: The central government has imposed new restrictions on the import of certain goods from Bangladesh through land ports, a move that could affect employment and transport revenues in West Bengal but is being justified as essential for protecting national interests. The restrictions, announced on Saturday, come in response to similar trade curbs imposed by Bangladesh last month on Indian products. According to the new directive, imports of readymade garments, processed food items, and several other goods from Bangladesh will now be limited to specific seaports — namely, Nhava Sheva and Kolkata — effectively barring their entry through land ports.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Varca Veterans and USC Seraulim Veterans have secured their places in the final of the Benaulim Veterans Football Tournament, currently being held at the SAG Ground in Benaulim. In the first semi-final, Varca Veterans edged past Colva Veterans with a 2-1 victory. The hero of the match was Elvis Fernandes, who netted both goals for Varca. Rocky Goes managed to pull one back for Colva, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome. The second semi-final between USC Seraulim and Benaulim Veterans was a closely fought encounter. Angelo Fernandes gave Benaulim the lead, only for Jess Cardozo…