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Team Goemkarponn  Mumbai/ Panaji: Indian Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has opted to continue his domestic career with Mumbai after formally withdrawing his request for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to represent another state. The 23-year-old had created a stir in April by seeking an NOC from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to join Goa as a professional and potentially captain the side. The MCA had initially agreed to issue the NOC. However, in May, Jaiswal wrote to the association requesting that the process be halted, citing personal reasons behind the change of plans. On Monday, the MCA’s apex council ratified…

Team Goemkarponn  Panaji/New Delhi: Amid swirling speculation over a major Cabinet reshuffle in Goa, Calangute MLA Michael Lobo on Sunday held a high-profile meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant in New Delhi, sparking fresh buzz over his possible induction into the BJP-led Cabinet. Lobo, who was a Minister in the Sawant government before the 2022 Assembly polls, quit the BJP and joined the Congress shortly after the elections were announced. He contested the polls on a Congress ticket and was later appointed Leader of Opposition in the Goa Legislative Assembly. In 2023, he…

Team Goemkarponn  Dhargal: In a shocking act of retaliation, a man arrested for throwing acid on a minor boy in Dhargal on Monday morning has told police he committed the attack out of revenge over the death of his daughter. According to Goa Police, the accused, identified as Nilesh, was taken into custody hours after the incident, which occurred around 7:50 a.m. at a local bus stop where the 17-year-old victim was waiting to leave for college. Police said Nilesh fled the scene on a two-wheeler and went into hiding at his workplace in IDC Karaswada, Mapusa. Acting on specific…

Team Goemkarponn ARPORA: In a move to promote eco-friendly festivities and safeguard the environment, the Village Panchayat of Arpora-Nagoa has issued a public notice banning the use of Plaster of Paris (POP) idols for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival. A meeting was recently held with temple committee members from the Arpora-Nagoa jurisdiction, where the Panchayat emphasised the environmental hazards posed by POP idols. The meeting highlighted the need to preserve Goa’s natural water bodies and promote traditional practices. The Panchayat stated that POP idols are non-biodegradable and release toxic substances into water, causing long-term pollution. Citizens have been urged to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s professional boxing star Pralhad Panda made the state proud once again by successfully defending his Indian Boxing Council (IBC) West Zone featherweight title at the third edition of Susegado Strike Fight Night, held at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Miramar. The 29-year-old from Bastora defeated Pune’s Amit Kumar in a gruelling eight-round contest via unanimous decision, cementing his place as Goa’s most successful professional boxer to date. The night also saw another Goan triumph as Kailas Gauns of Chimbel edged out Mumbai’s Prasad Katnoor in the super flyweight category, bringing home the second win of the…

The DHARGAL HORROR…. — 17-year-old student Rishab Shetye suffered serious burn injuries in an acid attack at Dhargalim bus stand, Pernem. — The attacker, on a two-wheeler, threw acid from a bucket and fled before anyone could react. — Victim suffered 30% burns and is currently stable at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. — Family claims no known enmity and remains unaware of the motive behind the assault. — Police suspect a possible love affair or personal dispute, and multiple teams are investigating. — Political leaders condemned the incident, with demands for swift justice and criticism of the state’s law…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The ongoing efforts under the National Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program are gaining significant momentum in Goa, as the state government intensifies its actions to eliminate TB. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane highlighted the importance of these coordinated efforts and expressed optimism about the state’s progress in the battle against TB. “Our goal is to make Goa the first TB-free state in India. With the implementation of these comprehensive directives, we are on track to eliminate tuberculosis in the state. Every patient’s care and treatment are being prioritized, and we are committed to ensuring that no one is left…