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Looking to escape the ordinary and dive into something thrilling this monsoon? White water river rafting in Goa offers an unforgettable adventure that blends natural beauty with heart-pounding excitement. It’s one of the most invigorating ways to explore the state’s vibrant hinterlands while experiencing the untamed power of its monsoon-fed rivers. The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), in collaboration with Southern River Adventures and Sports Pvt. Ltd. has launched this season’s white water rafting experience on the Mhadei River in Valpoi, reigniting an adventure that draws thousands of nature and thrill enthusiasts to Goa’s lush hinterland every year. Set in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has clarified that Balrath buses are meant strictly for high school students residing within a 3 km radius of their schools. He warned that some schools were misusing the service for longer routes of 15–20 km, which goes against the scheme’s purpose. “The government is giving full grants for these buses, but they must be used correctly,” Sawant said. He added that a new scheme is in the works to expand the Balrath fleet and improve student transport facilities.

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Badminton Association (GBA), in collaboration with its affiliated clubs, has announced a packed schedule of State Major Ranking Badminton Tournaments for July and August 2025. The tournaments will cover a wide range of categories, providing a competitive platform for players across age groups. The action kicks off with the U13 and U19 categories from July 18 to 20, hosted by Mapusa Shuttlers at the Peddem Badminton Hall, Mapusa. This will be followed by the U15 and U17 competitions from July 21 to 23, organised by Radiant Sports Club at the Ponda Sports Complex. The concluding…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda: The All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, hosted by Ponda TT Sports Club under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association at the Ponda Sports Complex, delivered a thrilling day of upsets and rivalries as the finalists for the U11 Boys and U13 Girls singles categories were decided. In the U11 Boys singles, familiar foes Ishaan Colaso and Ashank Dalvi are all set to face off in a highly anticipated title clash. Top seed Ishaan showcased clinical form, easing past Kavin Hasija 3-0 in the quarterfinals and repeating the scoreline against Aarish Shaikh in the…

New Delhi: India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah chose caution over controversy as he addressed the frequent ball change incidents during the second day of the third Test match against England at Lord’s. The ongoing Test series has seen the Dukes ball come under intense scrutiny, with several instances of the ball going out of shape and needing replacement — a situation that stirred visible frustration among players. The latest episode unfolded just a few overs into Day 2 when India raised concerns about the condition of the ball, which was barely ten overs old. The umpires attempted the standard hoop…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa is emerging as a creative hub where technology meets imagination, grounded in community, collaboration and purpose-driven innovation. This evolving identity aligns with the vision of the Startup and IT Promotion Cell, Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), under the leadership of Hon’ble Minister Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, whose efforts are driving Goa’s transformation into an innovation-led state. Reflecting this vision at the grassroots, Maker’s Asylum has been welcoming young people from across the world to Goa for its immersive & hands-on learning experiences & programs since 2021. 753 young people, from 15 countries, 150…

New Delhi: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has expressed profound grief over the tragic murder of 25-year-old national tennis player Radhika Yadav, who was allegedly shot dead by her father following a dispute over her decision to run a tennis academy. The incident has sparked national outrage, with Chopra urging families to uplift and celebrate women athletes instead of suppressing their ambitions. Chopra, speaking on the matter, said the tragedy is a stark reminder of the barriers female athletes still face despite their achievements. “We already have excellent examples of female athletes from Haryana doing wonders for the country,” he…