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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Government has renewed its efforts to secure political reservation for Scheduled Tribes (STs), with Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant stating that the issue is under active consideration with the Central Government and expressing optimism that a resolution will be reached soon. Speaking on the matter, the Chief Minister said the State has already taken up the issue with the Centre and is pursuing it consistently to ensure that the long-pending demand is addressed at the earliest. Scheduled Tribe Welfare Minister Ramesh Tawadkar said the government is hopeful of a positive outcome within the next 15…

Team Goemkarponn SATTARI: Residents of Advoi village in Sattari taluka have collectively decided against the sale of village land to outsiders, adopting a resolution aimed at safeguarding the community’s cultural roots, environment and traditional way of life. The decision was taken during a Gram Sabha held at the Shri Shantadurga Temple, where villagers gathered, offered prayers and unanimously endorsed the proposal. Speaking during the meeting, residents voiced concern over the increasing transfer of land to buyers from outside the village, arguing that such transactions could gradually dilute Advoi’s unique identity and place additional pressure on its natural resources. Under the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today said the role of Physical Education (PE) teachers has evolved beyond conducting physical training, stressing that they should possess knowledge of multiple sports to identify and develop the sporting talent of students. Speaking at the inauguration of the three-day Applied Sports Science Workshop, the Chief Minister said PE teachers should be capable of recognising a student’s strengths and guiding them towards the sport best suited to their abilities. “The time when PT teachers only conducted physical training is over. Today, they must identify students’ talents and train them in the sport…

New Delhi: India have suffered a major setback ahead of the upcoming two match Test series against Sri Lanka, with star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah ruled out after failing to recover fully from a left knee injury sustained during the ODI series against England. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the men’s selection committee has decided not to rush Bumrah’s return, with the medical team continuing to monitor his recovery. As a result, the premier pacer will miss both Tests in Sri Lanka. Replacing Bumrah in the squad is Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib…

New Delhi: India officially began its journey towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games as Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and Indian Olympic Association president P. T. Usha received the Commonwealth flag during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The symbolic handover marked the official transfer of hosting responsibilities from Scotland to India, with Ahmedabad set to stage the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030. Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare presented the flag to Chopra and Usha as the baton was formally passed to the next host nation. The ceremony at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro celebrated the…

New Delhi: India signed off from the Commonwealth Games 2026 with another impressive performance, finishing fourth in the final medal standings after securing 83 medals, including 24 gold, 28 silver and 31 bronze. The campaign reflected India’s growing strength across multiple sporting disciplines, with both seasoned champions and emerging athletes making significant contributions. Indian athletes enjoyed success in events including weightlifting, boxing, wrestling, athletics, shooting, table tennis and para sports, helping the country maintain its position among the Commonwealth’s leading sporting nations. Several medal winners also achieved personal bests and Games records, highlighting the steady progress of Indian sport on…

New Delhi: Former India captain Sunil Chhetri has made an emotional appeal to the Tata Group to reconsider its decision to discontinue Jamshedpur FC’s first team operations, describing the move as a significant blow to Indian football. Responding to the club’s announcement, Chhetri said Indian football has always relied on committed long term stakeholders and praised the Tata Group for its decades of contribution to the sport. He noted that institutions such as the Tata Football Academy and Jamshedpur FC have played a vital role in developing football talent and strengthening the game in the country. Calling the decision “a…