Author: Team Admin

New Delhi: Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply following reports that Iran is considering closing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after the United States conducted airstrikes on three of its nuclear facilities. The Strait, a narrow but critical waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, is responsible for the transit of nearly 20 million barrels of oil daily—accounting for nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply. At just 33 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, and with shipping lanes only 3 kilometers wide in each direction, the Strait remains…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has served a notice to the Goa government following a petition that challenges the environmental clearance (EC) granted for sand mining activities in the Mandovi River. The notice was issued by the NGT’s Western Zone Bench, comprising Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh and Expert Member Dr. Vijai Kulkarni, on June 16. The matter is scheduled for the next hearing on July 14. The petition was filed by the Goa River Sand Protection Network (GRSPN), which has raised objections to the EC granted by the Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (Goa-SEIAA) on February…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with great fervor at the Sports Authority of Goa’s Indoor Stadium in Peddem, Mapusa. Held under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, the event was themed “Yoga for One Earth, One Health” and aptly titled Yoga Sangam, reflecting the unifying and holistic power of yoga. The celebration drew over 650 participants, including AIIA students and faculty, Khelo India trainees, officials from the Sports Authority of Goa, representatives of state and central government bodies, and members of the public. The event…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) joined the global celebration of International Yoga Day with an invigorating yoga session held at its headquarters in Panaji. The event was marked by active participation from the organization’s leadership and staff, underlining the growing importance of wellness in the workplace. The session was attended by IPSCDL MD & CEO Sandip Jacques, IAS, Director of Municipal Administration Brijesh Manerkar, and members of the IPSCDL team. The event fostered a collective spirit of mindfulness and well-being. Leading the session was Sheela Kankonkar, Principal Yoga Teacher from Patanjali Yoga Samiti, who guided…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: In a heartfelt celebration of achievement and potential, over 120 meritorious students from the Porvorim constituency were felicitated by Porvorim Rising on the occasion of International Yoga Day. The ceremony, held at the Socorro Panchayat Hall, brought together students, parents, educators, and dignitaries to honour academic brilliance and community spirit. The Chief Guest for the event was Rohan Ashok Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, and MLA of Porvorim. Congratulating the young achievers, Khaunte highlighted the importance of resilience, holistic growth, and balancing academic pursuits with personal well-being. “In this rapidly evolving digital age,…

Team Goemkarponn Benaulim: PY Nuvem secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over CAC Cansaulim to advance to the semifinals of the 19th Super Soccer International Football Tournament, currently underway at the St John de Baptista Ground, Benaulim. The tournament is being organized by UC Benaulim. The match’s solitary goal came early, with Francisco Colaco finding the back of the net in the 10th minute. Colaco rose to the occasion with a perfectly timed header, converting a well-placed cross from teammate Hudson Dias. The early strike turned out to be the difference as Nuvem held their lead till the final whistle. PY…

Team Goemkarponn PRIOL: Priol MLA Govind Gaude, who was recently dropped from the Goa Cabinet, has ruled out resigning from the BJP, asserting that he remains fully committed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Vikasit Bharat 2047. Speaking for the first time since his ouster, Gaude addressed a gathering of supporters on Sunday, stating that only his constituents in Priol have the moral right to ask him to step down, not the party leadership. Gaude claimed that he was “punished” for speaking the truth, referring to his May 25 speech at the Prerna Divas event in Ponda, which allegedly…