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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Asking Canconcar’s to provide suitable land; BCCI Jt. Secretary Rohan Gauns Desai informed Goa Cricket Association (GCA) is all willing to build a magnificent cricket stadium in the taluka. Gaus Desai was speaking at the Cricket Kit distribution Ceremony for schools of Canacona on the occasion of Birthday of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant organised by GCA at Canacona on Thursday. The function is attended amongst others by GCA Secretary Shamba Naik Dessai, GCA Jt. Secretary Rupesh Naik and GCA Ex-President Chetan M. Desai. Each Cricket Kits worth Rs.80,000/- were distributed to all the 19 high schools…

Team Goemkarponn Raia: Hosts Arlem Youth Association (AYA) booked their spot in the quarterfinals of the 33rd Arlem Rolling Trophy Inter-Village Football Tournament with a thrilling 3-2 win over CAC Cansaulim in a match played at the Raia Panchayat ground. The game kicked off at a frenetic pace, and it was CAC Cansaulim who drew first blood in the 7th minute through Agnelo D’Souza, who calmly slotted the ball into the far corner. Arlem Youth responded in the 21st minute with an equaliser from Velroy Borges. Just six minutes later, Sweden Barbosa gave AYA the lead, making it 2-1 going…

Team Goemkarponn Margoa: The VMCL Scorpions extended their unbeaten streak in the MCC Ferdinand Coelho Memorial VMCL 3 T-20 Tournament with a commanding 91-run win over the VMCL Blasters under the lights at MCC Ground, Margao. Asked to bat first, the Scorpions posted a solid total of 155/9 in their 20 overs. Jude Cardozo anchored the innings with a steady 29, while Iftikar Agha (32) and Sandeep Dalal (20) contributed vital middle-order runs. Despite a late burst from Balkrishna Hodarkar—who claimed an impressive 5-wicket haul, including two in the final over—the Scorpions managed a competitive score. In reply, the Blasters…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Raia: St. Anthony SC Assolda secured a spot in the semifinals of the 33rd Arlem Rolling Trophy Inter-Village Football Tournament with a convincing 3-1 victory over Carmona SC, in a match played at the Raia Panchayat Ground. St. Anthony got off to a flying start, with Sunny Fernandes opening the scoring in the 6th minute. Carmona nearly responded moments later, but Edwin’s effort in the 10th minute went narrowly wide. The second half saw St. Anthony extend their lead, as Fernandes struck again in the 47th minute, completing his brace. Just three minutes later, Alreach Piexito made…

The Goa government’s recent move to deploy drone surveillance to monitor illegal fishing activities, particularly the use of LED light fishing, signals a promising step forward in addressing long-standing concerns of environmental degradation and the marginalization of traditional fishing communities. However, while the pilot project marks progress, the broader question remains: is the government genuinely committed to curbing these destructive practices, or is this just another cosmetic gesture? LED fishing, along with bull trawling, has been a contentious issue in Goa’s coastal waters for years. These methods are not only ecologically destructive but also deeply inequitable. LED fishing involves using…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A case has been registered against Sujeet Singh, Deelip Kumar, and Sunil Singh, all residents of Aquem, Margao, and natives of Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly assaulting Raghuvendra Dwivedi near Station Road, Margao. The incident is said to have stemmed from an old enmity between the individuals involved. The attack resulted in injuries to Dwivedi, who was reportedly assaulted by the three men. Police have initiated an investigation into the matter and are working to gather further details about the dispute that led to the assault. The accused individuals are currently under investigation.

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: The Directorate of Mines and Geology has seized eight stacks of illegally extracted river sand, totaling 21.5 cubic meters, during an inspection at Keri, Pernem. The illegal sand extraction was discovered as part of the Directorate’s routine monitoring efforts to curb unauthorized mining activities in the area. Authorities have taken immediate action to seize the sand, and investigations are underway to identify those responsible for the illegal extraction. The Directorate has reiterated its commitment to enforcing laws aimed at protecting Goa’s natural resources, emphasizing the importance of adhering to regulations concerning riverbed mining.