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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Mines has notified a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regulating the import of minor minerals from outside Goa for subsequent export from the state, introducing stricter compliance requirements aimed at ensuring transparency and preventing illegal movement of minerals. Issued under the provisions of the Goa Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1985, the SOP lays down a detailed framework governing the import, storage, processing and export of minor minerals brought into Goa from other states. Under the new procedure, any person or entity intending to import minor minerals into Goa for export must first obtain prior…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The opening day of the Ulhas Jewellers BPS Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament 2026 witnessed an exciting display of young talent, with Anaya Shukla, Tvisha Kotkar, Vanlalhriatpuii and Shaurya Dessai advancing to the Girls Under 11 semi finals at the Multipurpose Stadium in Fatorda. Organised by BPS Sports Club under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association and powered by Ulhas Jewellers, the tournament got off to a competitive start with several closely fought matches across age categories. Anaya Shukla secured her place in the last four with a dominant 3-0 victory over Tasha Mascarenhas. Tvisha…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: U Mumba head coach John Murphy credited his players’ unwavering belief and resilience after the team staged a remarkable comeback to retain the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) title, overcoming favourites Dempo Goa Challengers in a thrilling final. Despite Dempo Goa dominating the league stage with an unbeaten run, Murphy said U Mumba relied more on confidence than tactical changes heading into the title clash. He acknowledged Goa’s outstanding campaign, describing them as the strongest team throughout the league. However, he said U Mumba entered the final with confidence after building momentum in the latter half of the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Football Development Council (GFDC) celebrated its 14th anniversary at Atal Stadium in Cujira, marking more than a decade of dedicated efforts to strengthen grassroots football while unveiling an ambitious vision to produce more players capable of representing Goa and India. The milestone event brought together government officials, GFDC office bearers, coaches, trainees, parents and football enthusiasts to celebrate the Council’s achievements and outline its future roadmap for football development in the state. GFDC Chairman Glenn Souza Ticlo paid tribute to late Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, describing him as the visionary behind the establishment of the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Senior leaders of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC), led by President Girish Chodankar, visited Tapobhumi Ashram at Kundaim on Thursday to seek the blessings of His Holiness Sadguru Brahmeshanand Swami Acharya. The delegation included AICC General Secretary and Goa In-Charge Manikrao Thakare, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, GPCC Working Presidents Altone D’Costa, M.K. Shaikh and Sunil Kawthankar, along with other Congress leaders, office bearers and party workers. According to a GPCC statement, the leaders offered prayers for peace, harmony, wisdom and prosperity for Goa and sought divine guidance to serve the people with sincerity, humility and…

“There is nothing wrong with having an opinion about a public project, the cost of a monument, its location or even the priorities of those who built it. Healthy debate is part of every democratic society. However, criticism must never descend into obscenity, mockery or language intended to hurt the sentiments of an entire community. Once discussion crosses that line, it ceases to be free expression and becomes an act that can disturb public peace. The devotees have sought legal action by submitting screenshots and naming those they believe are responsible. If the comments indeed violate the law, the police…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) Disciplinary Committee has issued a formal notice to party leader Ajay Kholkar, directing him to submit records and appear before the committee as part of an inquiry into allegations involving ten suspended party members. The notice, dated July 30, 2026, has been issued under the authority of the committee chairperson. It states that the committee is conducting an independent inquiry and requires all records, documents, complaints and other material in Kholkar’s possession or control relating to the allegations. According to the notice, the documents are necessary to independently verify the allegations and…