Author: Team Admin

Team Goemkarponn ST CRUZ: On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, the Urban Health and Training Centre (UHTC), St. Cruz, actively participated in the nationwide Yoga Sangam initiative, reinforcing the importance of yoga in preventive health and holistic well-being. The event began with an address by Dr. Amit Dias, Assistant Professor and In-Charge of the Centre, who emphasized that “the true benefits of yoga can only be achieved through regular daily practice.” He highlighted this year’s theme, Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” which reflects the role of yoga in fostering harmony between humans and the environment. As…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a focused move to prevent cervical cancer and bridge health equity gaps, 14 adolescent girls living with HIV in Goa were administered the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during a special awareness and screening drive. The initiative was jointly organized by the Human Touch Foundation and the National Coalition of People Living with HIV (NCPI+), with support from the Rotary Club of Dona Paula and the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Bicholim Branch. The event began with an interactive session aimed at educating adolescents and caregivers on how HPV is transmitted, the heightened cancer risk for people living…

As the political landscape of Goa evolves rapidly in anticipation of the 2027 Assembly elections, one thing has become disturbingly clear, while the ruling BJP is already in campaign mode, the Congress party appears to be in a deep political slumber. Barring the occasional tweet and half-hearted press note, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) and its leadership seem content operating in a vacuum, far removed from the realities on the ground. One cannot help but ask: can tweets and press releases alone win elections in Goa? The short and honest answer is Big No. In a state known for…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The entrance road to the Mapusa District Hospital continues to pose a serious risk to patients, particularly those in critical condition, due to large potholes and an uneven surface. Local resident Sitesh More, who has been consistently raising the issue, pointed out the dangerous state of the hospital entry road. Following his complaints, a private contractor working under the Goa government took the initiative to fill the potholes with concrete cement earlier today. However, soon after the repair work began, rain showers washed away the freshly laid concrete, rendering the effort futile. This incident once again raises…

Team Goemkarponn Benaulim: St. Anthony’s SC Assolda booked their place in the semifinals of the 19th Super Soccer Inter-Village Football Tournament after a nail-biting 4-2 win over Varca SC in a penalty shootout at the St. John de Baptista ground, Benaulim. The tournament is organized by UC Benaulim. The clash remained goalless during regulation time, but Assolda were the more dominant side throughout. Midfielders Moises D’Sa and Joaquim Carvalho controlled proceedings in the middle of the park, setting up several attacking plays. However, winger Richard Fernandes was guilty of missing two clear-cut chances, while Varca goalkeeper Mohammad Shaikh kept his…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Governor of Goa, P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, has summoned the Eighth Legislative Assembly to convene its Tenth Session from Monday, July 21, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The official order was issued on June 20. As per the calendar released by the Goa Legislative Assembly, the session will have fifteen sittings, concluding on August 8, 2025. The decision has triggered criticism from the Opposition. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao alleged that the ruling BJP government has been systematically reducing the number of assembly sittings, calling it an attempt to avoid accountability. “The summoning of the Tenth Session for just…

Paris: India’s Olympic and World Championship medalist Neeraj Chopra returned to winning ways on the global stage, securing his first Diamond League title in two years with a commanding performance in Paris. The 27-year-old javelin ace launched his best throw of the night — 88.16 metres — in the very first round, which was enough to outclass a field stacked with five 90m+ throwers, including fierce rival Julian Weber of Germany. Weber, who had bested Chopra in recent outings including the Doha Diamond League and the Kusocinski Memorial in Poland, finished second with an effort of 87.88m. Brazil’s Luiz Mauricio…