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Team Goemkarponn Panaji:In the wake of the High Court’s recent order on the demolition of illegal structures, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday assured the Goa Legislative Assembly that the government will introduce a Bill to regularise such constructions. He said the draft legislation will be discussed in the Cabinet meeting today and tabled in the Assembly next week. The assurance came after Congress MLA Carlos Ferreira raised serious concerns over the implications of the High Court’s ruling, particularly in areas with pre-existing structures that predate the Regional Plan 2021 (RPG-2021). He warned that entire villages such as Pomburpa, Ecoxim,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji:Rising divorce cases in Goa sparked a serious discussion in the Assembly on Friday with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant acknowledging the worrying trend and reviving the proposal for pre-marriage counselling to prevent breakdowns in marriages. Expressing concern, Sawant said the focus should be on ensuring marriages do not end in separation. He regretted that the government’s earlier proposal for mandatory pre-marital counselling was opposed, and assured that the matter would be revisited. “We will bring back the counselling initiative. The aim is to reduce the number of divorces, not just deal with them after they happen,” he stated.…

Team Goemkarponn Curtorim: Cumborda Sports Club delivered a dominant performance to outclass Jolly Boys of Sinaibhag 5-1 and seal their spot in the quarterfinals of the 2nd Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament, organized by Black Arrow Boys Agxem Sports Club. The match was played at St. Alex Church Ground, Curtorim. Despite heavy rainfall making playing conditions challenging, Cumborda SC adapted quickly and opened their account in the 5th minute with a spectacular 30-yard curler from Mackson that crashed into the net. Mackson doubled the lead in the 25th minute, giving Cumborda a strong 2-0 advantage at halftime. Sinaibhag came close…

Manchester: Shardul Thakur opened up about his limited role with the ball on Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England, revealing that captain Shubman Gill decides bowling changes and rotation during the game. Thakur, who bowled just five overs while England racked up 225/2 in 46 overs, admitted it’s challenging to maintain rhythm when not used consistently. After being benched for the second and third Tests, Thakur returned to the XI for the fourth Test but was barely seen with the ball. In contrast, Jasprit Bumrah bowled 13 overs, Mohammed Siraj 10, and debutant Anshul Kamboj also…

Manchester: India found themselves under pressure on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, despite Rishabh Pant’s valiant half-century. England’s openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley stitched together a massive 166-run opening stand to finish the day strongly at 225/2, trailing India’s first-innings total of 358 by just 133 runs. Duckett, who scored a blazing 94 off 100 balls, and Crawley, who contributed 84 off 113, dominated India’s bowlers, punishing anything loose. The Indian attack appeared wayward, with former England captain Nasser Hussain sharply criticising Shubman Gill’s leadership and bowling choices. “They bowled both sides of…

Team Goemkarponn Mangeshi: Young table tennis sensation Ruhaan Shaikh is on the brink of a remarkable double triumph at the 7th Mangeshi All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, having entered both the U13 and U15 Boys finals with commanding performances. The tournament, hosted at V.D. & S.V. Wagle High School, is being held as part of the school’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and is organised by the Mangirish Vidyadayini Samstha in association with the Wagle High School Diamond Jubilee Celebration Committee, under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association. In the U13 category, top seed Ruhaan secured his place…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda: Arnav Saraf, Advait Balakrishnan, and Ritika Chelluri stole the spotlight at the Radiant State Sub Junior (U15 & U17) Badminton Ranking Tournament, each clinching two titles. The tournament, organised by Radiant Sports Club in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association, was held at the Indoor Stadium in Ponda. Arnav Saraf emerged victorious in the U15 Boys Doubles alongside Sparsh Kolwalkar, defeating Atharv Sadaye and Shaan C K. He then partnered with Niharika Parwar to win the U15 Mixed Doubles against Sparsh Kolwalkar and Aaryaa Metry. In the U17 category, Advait Balakrishnan showcased excellent form, winning the Boys…