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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major development highlighting the growing concerns over ageing public infrastructure, the North Goa District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has ordered the evacuation of the entire Junta House building in Panaji within 30 days, citing severe structural deterioration and imminent safety hazards. The directive was issued on Tuesday by Collector and DDMA Chairperson Ankit Yadav, IAS, under Section 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The move follows multiple reports and inspections revealing alarming damage to the decades-old government building, which houses several offices, including the Registrar of Societies on the fourth floor. According to the…

Every time the monsoon rains arrive in Goa, they bring not only much-needed relief from the searing summer heat but also a stark and sobering reminder: nature is supreme. All the infrastructure we proudly showcase- roads, bridges, mega housing complexes, glassy commercial spaces – crumbles like a pack of cards when the earth decides to reclaim its balance. In the last decade or so, we have witnessed an unprecedented spurt in development. Multi-crore projects have mushroomed in every corner of Goa. Flyovers are built to ease congestion. New bridges span the rivers to connect towns and villages faster than ever…

Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: Unseasonal cyclonic winds and heavy pre-monsoon showers battered parts of North Goa on Thursday afternoon, causing significant damage in Bhoomwada, Tuyem, and worsening waterlogging issues across Mandrem constituency. According to officials from the Goa Fire and Emergency Services, gusty winds—described by residents as “cyclone-like”—ripped off rooftops of at least five to six houses in Bhoomwada, Tuem. Tin sheets were flung several metres away, damaging property and posing a serious safety hazard. Teams from the fire station at Pernem rushed to the affected site to assist residents in securing loose debris and providing immediate relief materials. No injuries…

Team Goemkarponn Sanguem: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Monday reaffirmed the BJP’s long-standing commitment to the tribal community, declaring that tribal welfare is embedded in the party’s DNA. Speaking at a public event in Sanguem, Sawant also appeared to take a veiled dig at former MLA Prasad Gawade, without naming him. “I may not share blood relations with the Adivasi community, but my social and emotional bond with them is strong. I am working sincerely to ensure that every welfare scheme reaches them,” Sawant said. “Many who claimed to have tribal blood ties have come and gone. I remain…

Curtorim: Youth of Pidadigal FC stormed into the quarterfinals of the 2nd Caniza Peixeto Memorial 9-a-side Football Tournament with a commanding 4-0 win over Corjem Youth Club in a rain-affected clash held at the St. Alex Church Ground, Curtorim. The tournament is being organized by Black Arrow Boys Agxem Sports Club. Despite difficult playing conditions due to continuous rainfall, both teams showed spirit and determination. However, it was Youth of Pidadigal who controlled proceedings, converting their chances clinically across both halves. The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute when Aliston Fernandes capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home the…

NEW DELHI:Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on India’s captain Shubman Gill after his composed, unbeaten century on Day 1 of the second Test against England, calling it a “classy knock” and highlighting Gill’s poise under pressure. The young skipper struck a flawless 114* to guide India to 310/5 at stumps, sharing an unbroken 99-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja (41*), who offered critical support in the final session. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Tendulkar commended both Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal for their standout performances: “@ybj_19 set the tone from ball one. He was positive, fearless and smartly aggressive. @ShubmanGill was…

NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth kept his campaign alive at the Canada Open Super 300 with a gritty three-game win over compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat in the opening round of the men’s singles on Wednesday. However, young prospect Ayush Shetty suffered an early exit after losing to Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian. Srikanth, the 2021 World Championships silver medallist, showed great composure and resilience to bounce back after dropping the first game. He eventually prevailed 18-21, 21-19, 21-14 in a pulsating 53-minute encounter, securing a spot in the second round. The clash between Srikanth and Rajawat was intense and evenly matched…