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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Cricket Association Premier Division League T20 witnessed two exciting encounters at Sanguem-Cotarli as Salgaocar Cricket Club and Geno Sports Club registered victories to strengthen their campaign in the tournament. In the afternoon match, Dempo Cricket Club posted a competitive total of 170 for 7 in 20 overs after electing to bat first. Aman Dhooper top scored with 45 runs, while Aditya contributed 41 and Rahul Mehta added 26. Mohit Yadav remained unbeaten on 18 at the end of the innings. For Salgaocar, Ruthvik Naik and Fardeen Khan delivered impressive bowling spells, picking up three wickets each.…

New Delhi:  BMW Motorrad India launched the new BMW F 450 GS in India today. The highly anticipated motorcycle is available for booking throughout the BMW Motorrad India dealer network with deliveries starting from June 2026. The BMW F 450 GS has been developed in Germany by BMW Motorrad and will be locally produced in India. A GS stands for “best buddy” on and off-road and the BMW F 450 GS truly embodies the essence of a GS – get on, twist the throttle, have fun – with full control and maximum confidence. Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane said that a detailed review meeting of the Forest Department was held with a focused agenda on enhancing conservation measures, improving field-level preparedness, and addressing the increasing incidents of human–wildlife conflict across Goa. Stating that the department’s priority remains the protection of both human life and wildlife, Rane said emphasis is being laid on strengthening monitoring systems, ensuring quicker response mechanisms, and adopting scientific interventions to manage emerging challenges in forested areas. He added that coordination at the ground level is being reinforced so that situations involving wildlife movement near human settlements can…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is considering a proposal to make registration compulsory for all construction companies operating in the state, with the objective of improving regulation and expanding social security coverage for workers. The initiative is intended to bring construction employers under a formal system so that workers engaged at various sites can be properly identified and enrolled under welfare schemes. Authorities feel this will help ensure that benefits meant for labourers are not missed due to gaps in registration or informal hiring practices. Currently, registered workers are eligible for various government-supported…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Panaji Zonal Office, carried out search operations at six locations across Goa in connection with an alleged bank fraud and money laundering case involving M/s Crown Mineral Trading Corporation (CMTC) and its partners. During the raids, officials seized cash amounting to ₹67.50 lakh along with property-related documents and digital devices suspected to be linked to the case. The action stems from a CBI (ACB), Goa FIR registered after a complaint by Canara Bank, Madgaon Branch, alleging that CMTC, a firm stated to be engaged in iron ore trading, fraudulently secured a credit facility…

Team Goemkarponn BAGA: Four visitors were taken into custody by police after they were allegedly involved in a vandalism incident at a beach shack in Baga, a well-known tourist destination in North Goa. The incident is believed to have occurred after a disagreement at the establishment, which reportedly led to damage of property at the site. Following the complaint, police officials intervened and detained the group for inquiry to ascertain the sequence of events and responsibility for the alleged destruction. Authorities have not released further details about the tourists involved as the investigation is still in progress. Officials are also…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A Goan chef is part of the crew aboard the expedition vessel MV Hondius, which has come under international attention following reports of a suspected hantavirus outbreak in the South Atlantic region. The ship, engaged in expedition cruising, has reportedly witnessed illness among several passengers and crew, with concerns rising after some cases turned serious and led to medical evacuations. Authorities and health monitoring agencies are tracking the situation closely, while quarantine measures and contact tracing efforts are understood to be underway in coordination with multiple countries. Public health officials have clarified that hantavirus is generally rare…