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Team Goemkarponn QUITOL: Cuncolim police have filed a complaint against Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.’s management and employees at Verna Industrial Estate for allegedly breaking safety rules pertaining to the transportation and storage of propellant (gunpowder), which resulted in last Thursday’s explosion and fire at the warehouse’s Magazine No. 1. The accused has been charged by the police under Sections 5 and 6 read with Sections 9B and 9C of the Explosives Act, 1884, as well as Sections 223, 288, 326(g), and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Manohar L. Karekar filed a…

Team Goemkarponn ALDONA: The annual Palkhi Utsav of Shri Devi Sateri was celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm in Corjuem, Aldona. The sacred Palkhi (palanquin) was welcomed with great reverence by the Mahajans and a large number of devotees, who offered flowers, fruits, and aarti as a mark of their faith and devotion. The event was beautifully organized by the Shri Sateri Panchayat Corjuem Committee, ensuring a seamless and spiritually uplifting experience for all attendees. Devotees from near and far gathered to seek the blessings of Shri Devi Sateri, making the occasion a memorable one. The Palkhi Utsav is an…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Canacona Shigmotsav Floats get off to a flying start with a local outfit ‘Romtamel’ led the way as Junior and Senior Fancy Dress competitors march while Chitrarath, Romtamells, Folk Dance parties made their presence later in the night. In the presence of a representative of Goa Tourism Department, Canacona leg of Shigmotsav floats parade was jointly flagged off by Working President Babesh Borkar and Welcome Committee president/CMC Chairperson Sara Shamba Naik Desai in the presence of Dy. Collector Madhu Narvekar, Mamlatdar Manoj Korgaonkar, Councillors, Sarpanchas of a few VP’s. Hundreds of people gathered at Char-Rasta and the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With Akshaya Patra’s entry into Goa’s mid-day meal services, the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that his government has decided not to grant permissions to any self-help groups (SHGs) to serve meal to school students. LoP Yuri Alemao raised concerns over Akshay Patra getting the midday meal contract in Goa. Sawant said that no Self Help Group (SHG) or Mahila Mandal will be discontinued from the supply of mid-day meals to the existing school children as allotted earlier by the Directorate of Education. However, it is made clear that if the supply is not as per the…

New Delhi: The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) is set to lift the suspension on the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) next month, marking a significant turning point for the sport in the country. This decision comes after a court-appointed administrator handed over control to the newly elected body, paving the way for India’s return to international kabaddi competitions. IKF President Vinod Kumar Tiwari announced that the ban, imposed in July 2024, will be officially lifted following an executive board meeting scheduled for next month. The move follows a Supreme Court order in February 2025, which directed the transfer of…

New Delhi: Former Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal is on the road to recovery after suffering a sudden heart attack during a domestic T20 match in Dhaka. The 36-year-old opener, widely regarded as one of Bangladesh’s most successful batsmen, underwent emergency angioplasty to address a blockage in one of his heart arteries. Doctors report that Iqbal’s condition is improving, and he has even begun walking following the procedure. However, medical professionals emphasize that the next 48 to 72 hours remain critical for his long-term recovery. Health Directorate Director General Professor Abu Jafar stated, “Tamim’s condition is improving, and he has…

New Delhi: Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has sparked a debate over the distribution of prize money following India’s recent Champions Trophy triumph. In a column for Sportstar, Gavaskar questioned whether current head coach Gautam Gambhir would follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, Rahul Dravid, who had previously declined additional compensation above his support staff. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a substantial cash reward of Rs 58 crore for the victorious Champions Trophy 2025 squad. Players and head coach Gautam Gambhir are set to receive Rs 3 crore each, while assistant coaches and support…