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Margao: Curtorim Gymkhana battled their way into the quarterfinals of the 33rd Arlem Rolling Trophy with a thrilling 2-1 win over Fr. Agnel YSC Paroda, in a match held at the Raia Panchayat Ground and organized by the Arlem Youth Association. The match kicked off with high intensity, and it was Curtorim Gymkhana who drew first blood in the 12th minute when Aleewad Mascarenhas slotted home the opener. However, their lead was short-lived as Fr. Agnel YSC Paroda responded swiftly—just two minutes later—with a well-placed finish from Godwin Fernandes, leveling the score at 1-1. Both sides pressed hard for the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted allegations concerning the recent Maharashtra Assembly Elections, reaffirming that the entire electoral process was conducted transparently and in strict accordance with the law. In a detailed statement, the ECI addressed concerns raised over the voting trends and the credibility of electoral rolls. According to the Commission, 6.4 crore voters participated in the elections between 7 AM and 6 PM. On average, 58 lakh votes were cast every hour. Based on this trend, approximately 1.16 crore votes could have been cast in the last two hours of polling. However,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has reaffirmed its earlier directive recommending a compensation of ₹50,000 to a woman who was injured by a stray bullet near her residence in Maulinguem in 2021. The Commission dismissed a review petition filed by the Director General of Police and the officer in charge of the Maulinguem Firing Station. In an order issued on Tuesday, GHRC Acting Chairperson Desmond D’Costa and Member Pramod Kamat stated that the review plea failed to present any new evidence or errors that would justify overturning the Commission’s findings in its February 22, 2024, report.…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Tensions erupted at the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) on Tuesday afternoon as Chairperson Girish Borker and several councillors lashed out at Chief Officer Siddhivinayak Naik over the return of suspended staff member Milton D’Souza for punishment reporting at MMC, allegedly without council knowledge or proper protocol. The councillors expressed serious objections over D’Souza’s presence at the council, stating that he had been suspended in a forgery case two years ago and was directed to report to the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) in Panjim. They accused the Chief Officer of acting unilaterally and undermining the authority of…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Indian Naval Air Station INS Hansa, Dabolim has issued a public notice informing that small arms firing exercises will be conducted at the Cavelossim range on April 25, 2025. Residents of Cavelossim and surrounding areas have been assured that there is no danger to civilian life or property, as all weapons will be fired strictly within the designated target zone of the Cavelossim firing range. The naval authorities have requested residents not to be alarmed by the sound of gunfire during the exercise. However, as a precautionary measure, the public has been strictly prohibited from accessing the…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Tuesday morning carried out a joint inspection of the retaining wall constructed near the double tracking site at Shantinagar, along with officials and engineers from the Railways. Following the inspection, Salkar requested the railway authorities to construct a storm water drain to ensure the systematic flow of water in the area and to prevent potential structural damage to nearby houses. Speaking to reporters, Salkar stated that residents had raised serious concerns about water logging in the area and the possible collapse of their houses due to seepage and lack of drainage. “We…

The Tuesday tragic attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of innocent tourists, has shaken the nation and the world. This heinous act, carried out by terrorists with no regard for human life, has reverberated around the world, prompting widespread condemnation, including from Muslim countries. However, amidst this wave of grief and outrage, the words of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have drawn significant criticism. His choice to politicize the tragedy, making remarks about the central government’s alleged “hollow claims of peace,” has sparked outrage among many, who feel that this is not the time for political scores but for national…