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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Football Development Council (GFDC), in association with St Anne’s Institute, Agonda, successfully concluded a football summer camp aimed at promoting grassroots football and encouraging young talent in the state. The closing ceremony was attended by GFDC Member Secretary Fransquinha Oliveira, PTA Chairperson Abel Borges, Headmaster Cedrico Montero, PE Teacher Angelo Silva, coaches Gilbert Fernandes and Zenifa Pedroso, along with staff members and other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, Oliveira highlighted the importance of such initiatives in developing young footballers and providing them with opportunities to improve their skills and confidence through regular training and competition. She…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: GCA Yellow continued their impressive run in the Goa Cricket Association’s Queen Cup Women’s T20 Trophy 2025-26 with a thrilling Super Over victory against GCA Green, while GCA Blue secured their first win of the tournament after defeating GCA Red by four wickets on Wednesday at NAPEX, Porvorim. The opening match of the day produced a nail biting finish as Yellow and Green ended level after both teams scored 145 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Opting to bat first, Green posted 145 for 3 with Tanaya Naik remaining unbeaten on 51. Divya Naik also played a…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A fire incident was reported at Shree Ganesh Bakery located near the Mapusa Municipality Market opposite Canara Bank. Fire and emergency personnel rushed to the spot soon after the blaze was noticed and managed to control the fire before it could spread to nearby establishments or escalate further. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident. Authorities are yet to determine the exact cause of the fire, while details regarding the extent of property damage and financial losses are still awaited.

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Residents have voiced strong concerns over the alleged transportation of hazardous waste from Cuncolim to Pissurlem, claiming that the material is being moved without adequate safety precautions and necessary safeguards. According to local reports, residents objected to the movement of the suspected toxic waste through the town in open trucks, alleging that the transportation process lacked proper containment measures. They demanded that the material be shifted only in sealed containers and handled using scientific methods to avoid potential risks to public health and the environment. It is reported that nearly 50,000 tonnes of hazardous material are proposed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A major water supply pipeline was reportedly damaged during excavation work carried out using a JCB machine, resulting in the leakage of a large volume of water and partial submergence of a road leading towards Atal Setu. According to available information, the pipeline was struck accidentally during digging operations in the area, causing it to burst and release a continuous flow of water onto the surrounding road network. The incident led to flooding on nearby stretches and affected vehicular movement for a period of time. The overflow reportedly resulted in the wastage of several lakh litres of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has criticised the BJP-led Goa government over the latest National Crime Records Bureau figures, alleging that the data reflects a serious collapse in law and order across the state. Alemao stated that despite repeated claims by the government regarding crime detection and policing efficiency, the NCRB report paints a contrasting picture, with the conviction rate in 2024 remaining at only 17.1 per cent. He also expressed concern over Goa recording the highest rape rate in the country during 2024, saying the figures have raised serious questions about public safety and policing standards…

Team Goemkarponn DHARBANDORA: The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended the issuance of Terms of Reference (ToR) for an Environmental Impact Assessment study for a proposed iron ore mining project at the Codli Mineral Block. The project, proposed by JSW Steel Limited, is estimated to cost around ₹500 crore and involves mining operations in Block-XII of the Codli lease area. The proposal targets an annual iron ore output of 3.5 million tonnes, along with overburden and waste generation of 8.21 million tonnes, taking total excavation to 11.71 million tonnes per annum.…