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Team Goemkarponn TUEM: The Government Hospital and Research Centre at Tuem, linked to Goa Medical College (GMC), was inaugurated today by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. The inauguration was attended by Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, MLAs Jit Arolkar and Pravin Arlekar. Constructed by the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) at a cost of Rs. 85 crore, the new hospital building is a ground plus one structure with a capacity of 100 beds. Currently, the hospital offers services in medicines, orthopedics, dental care, and X-ray. Operating Theatres (OTs) are expected to start within four to six months, with departments coordinating…

Team Goemkarponn ZUARI: A 25-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in a self-accident on the Zuari flyover on Sunday evening after his motorcycle skidded while negotiating a sharp turn. The deceased has been identified as Sarvesh Borkar, son of Pradeep Borkar, aged 25 years, a resident of House No. 1085, Guddemol, Sarvordem, Curchorem. He was brought dead to the casualty ward of Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC), Bambolim. According to Verna police, at around 19:20 hrs, a wireless message was received from Casualty Police Bambolim stating that an unknown person had been brought dead to the GMC casualty from Zuari…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Shobha Pradeep Padgaonkar, a resident of Salgaon–Bardez and a dedicated primary section teacher of Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa, was felicitated on the occasion of her retirement on January 31, 2026. The felicitation was held at the school premises and was conducted by Amogh Prabhu-Parrikar, Treasurer of Saraswat Shikshan Sanstha. Principal Swapnita Nagvekar, Primary Section Supervisor Seema Sinai-Lotlikar, along with Uma Varerkar, Anagha Apte and Purva Kelkar were present for the programme and lauded her decades-long contribution to the institution. Shobha Padgaonkar (née Shobha Janardan Naik) completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa. She joined…

Goa: Renowned thought leader, philanthropist, and cultural promoter Dr. Dinesh Shahra will grace the Vivaan Handpan & World Music Festival at Bambolim Beach Resort, Goa, where he will present the Green Gold Harmony Award and join artists from around the world in a symbolic tree plantation drive promoting sustainability. As the founder of the Green Gold Movement, Dr. Shahra has been a strong advocate for connecting music, nature, and human consciousness. His presence at the festival celebrates the harmony between music and the environment — inspiring musicians to use their creativity as a force for global healing. “Music and Nature…

New Delhi: Young Indian shuttler Devika Sihag secured her maiden BWF Super 300 title at the Thailand Masters, a USD 250,000 event, after Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei retired midway through the women’s singles final on Sunday. The 20-year-old from Haryana was leading 21-8, 6-3 when Goh, ranked world No. 68 and a two-time world junior champion, pulled out due to a hamstring injury, handing Devika the biggest title of her career. Ranked world No. 63, Devika trains under coach Umendra Rana at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru. She has also been honing her skills alongside two-time Olympic…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Baale Tigers and Priority Titans delivered dominant performances on Sunday to claim crucial victories in the ongoing PGML 5.0 cricket tournament at the Panjim Gymkhana ground. In the morning match, Baale Tigers set a challenging total of 188 for 6 in their 20 overs against Sherwin Shaw Falcons. Captain Lakshay Garg led from the front with a fluent 52 off 32 balls, while Niraj Lotlekar contributed 38. Rajaram Kundaikar added a quickfire 37 off 14 deliveries, providing late impetus. In reply, Sherwin Shaw Falcons managed only 164 runs, despite a brisk 40 from captain Saif Ali Karajgi…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa endured a heavy defeat against Punjab, losing by an innings and 296 runs in their Under-23 Colonel C.K. Nayudu Trophy four-day match at the GCA ground in Sanguem on Sunday. Punjab dominated the contest from the outset, declaring their first innings at a commanding 533 for 5. Goa struggled in reply, being bowled out for just 92 in their first innings. Enforcing the follow-on, Punjab sent Goa back to bat, and the hosts were dismissed for 145 in 70.3 overs in their second innings, handing Punjab a comprehensive innings victory. Anuj Yadav top-scored for Goa with…