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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Dragon FC Margao secured a nail-biting 7-6 victory over Dangerous Boys Sao Jose de Areal via a tiebreaker to advance to the quarterfinals of the 5th All Goa 8-a-side Football Tournament, organized by the Davorlim Sports and Cultural Club at Laymati Ground, Davorlim. The closely contested match ended in a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time. Hanshlum Furtado gave Dragon FC an early lead in the first half, but Aryan Carvalho brought Dangerous Boys level in the second session. With the deadlock unresolved in regular time, the match went into a tiebreaker where Dragon FC…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Konkan Railway organized a Safety Seminar at its Corporate Office in Belapur, presided over by Shri Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman and Managing Director. The seminar aimed to reinforce safety practices and raise awareness among employees about the importance of vigilance, timely reporting, and strict adherence to safety protocols to ensure smooth and secure train operations. As part of a newly launched initiative to honor frontline staff, 12 employees were recognized for their exceptional alertness in identifying and reporting safety-related incidents during their duties. Each awardee received a certificate and an on-the-spot cash reward as a token of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In light of increasing temperatures, the Water Resources Department (WRD) has issued a strong advisory urging the public to refrain from approaching or entering irrigation canals across the state. The department noted a disturbing trend of individuals, especially during peak heat hours, entering government canals for bathing or using canal inspection paths as regular thoroughfares. Officials warn that such actions not only violate safety norms but also pose a significant risk of drowning and other accidents. “To avoid any unforeseen mishaps, we urge citizens not to approach canals under any circumstances,” a WRD spokesperson stated. The department…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: The picturesque village of Saligao came alive this evening as the much-awaited Heritage Festival 2025 officially commenced, drawing locals and visitors into a vibrant celebration of Goa’s rich cultural legacy. Organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, the three-day festival is set to run until 11th May 2025 at the Football ground, Saligao, offering an exciting lineup of traditional folk performances, live music, fashion, and more. The inaugural evening began with soulful Goan music that set the tone for the festivities, followed by a formal inauguration and felicitation ceremony attended by dignitaries, local leaders, and…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A mobile phone worth ₹15,000 was snatched from a train passenger in the early hours of April 20 while the Vasco-Yeshvantpur Express was halted at the Savordem Railway Station. According to the complaint filed by Kannabhiran C., a resident of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the incident occurred around 3:47 am when an unknown person snatched his phone from inside the coach and fled. Following the complaint, Vasco Railway Police registered a case under Sections 304(2) and 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The investigation is currently being led by PSI Krishna Talpi of Vasco Railway Police…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) on Friday resolved to officially notify the Vasco and Baina fish markets under its jurisdiction, subject to specific conditions. The council also took a strong stand against irregularities in animal sterilization and expressed concern over illegal commercial constructions in municipal areas. Speaking to the media after the council meeting, MMC Chairperson Girish Borker stated that the resolution to notify the fish markets had received unanimous support from the councillors. “These markets should have been notified long ago, but better late than never. We’ve decided to move ahead with the notification, ensuring that…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: In a tragic development, another passenger, Bhim Kumar Yadav, succumbed to his injuries on Friday morning at GMC following the mini bus accident at Queeny Nagar junction. According to sources, the 23-year-old Yadav was among the many passengers aboard the overcrowded bus that overturned on Thursday evening. His death marks the second fatality in the mishap, after the bus conductor, Shiv Madar, died on the spot. The ill-fated bus, reportedly overloaded beyond its capacity, overturned at the Queeny Nagar junction, leaving more than 28 passengers injured. Sources added that at least five of the injured are in…