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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has secured the second spot in the country for adoption of electric vehicles in the personal transport category, reflecting the State’s growing shift towards sustainable mobility solutions. Latest figures available on the Vahan portal up to April this year show that Goa achieved an overall electric vehicle penetration of 13.11 per cent in the personal two-wheeler and four-wheeler segment. Kerala topped the national rankings with a slightly higher penetration rate of 13.35 per cent. The data indicates that electric two-wheelers continue to dominate Goa’s EV market. Penetration in the two-wheeler category reached 15.14 per cent, while…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leaders and workers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday staged a protest outside the Panjim Police Station, accusing the BJP-led government of using the police machinery to target opposition voices and social activists. The protest, termed as the “Chatai-Ushe Andolan”, was led by senior AAP functionaries who alleged that repeated police summons were being issued to party leaders and activists in connection with protest-related cases in an attempt to suppress dissent. Addressing the gathering, AAP leaders claimed that the law and order situation in Goa was deteriorating, citing recent murder incidents reported from Borim and…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Margao Cricket Club sealed a place in the semifinals of the Goa Premier Division League T20 tournament with a thrilling four wicket win over Dempo Cricket Club, while Geno Sports Club produced a dominant all round display to defeat Panjim Gymkhana by 53 runs on Tuesday. In the morning match played at the GCA ground in Sanguem-Cotarlim, Geno Sports Club took control from the beginning after electing to bat first. Openers Rajat Shet and Veer Yadav provided a strong start with an attacking partnership. Rajat struck 39 runs from 30 balls with three boundaries and two sixes,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: West Zone emerged champions of the BVCI All India Veterans 2026 tournament after edging past North Zone by one wicket in a thrilling final at the Grand Arena Cricket Ground in Hyderabad. The contest went down to the final delivery, producing a dramatic finish that kept spectators captivated throughout the match. After winning the toss, North Zone elected to bat first but struggled to maintain momentum against a disciplined West Zone bowling attack. Early dismissals of captain Ajit Chandila, Vijay Singh and Vimal Sharma pushed the side under pressure and disrupted their start. The innings was revived…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A newly constructed house under the Shramdham initiative was formally handed over to a widow at Mahalwada in Poinguinim on Thursday. Goa Minister and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar inaugurated the house and handed over the keys to Smt. Kavita Chari, who has been living with her daughter after the demise of her husband. According to sources, Kavita Chari had been facing financial hardship and was unable to afford a home following her husband’s death. Moved by the family’s condition, Tawadkar extended support through his ambitious Shramdham initiative to help fulfil their dream of owning a house. The…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Mapusa police have registered a case against two persons for allegedly attacking Moira Panch member Lavu Thakur on Wednesday afternoon following a dispute reportedly linked to past animosity. According to police sources, the incident occurred around 12.40 pm when Thakur was travelling home from Mapusa on his scooter. Near Belekar Hall in Bastora, Chirag Belekar of Moira allegedly followed Thakur on a motorcycle and rammed into his two-wheeler from behind, causing him to fall onto the road. An argument reportedly broke out immediately after the collision. Police said Chirag later contacted his father, Jayesh Belekar, who arrived…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: Preparations for the Grand Annual Heritage Festival 2026, scheduled to be held from May 8 to 10 in Saligao, are underway, with local leaders and government officials holding a detailed review meeting to coordinate arrangements for the event. The meeting was chaired by Saligao MLA Kedar Naik, who said the focus was on planning, coordination and ensuring a safe and memorable experience for visitors attending the three-day festival celebrating Saligao’s cultural heritage. Officials from the Department of Tourism, Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), Traffic Cell, Saligao Police and Fire Department participated in the meeting to review logistics,…