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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: St. Xavier’s College in Mapusa hosted Herança Portuguesa, a vibrant celebration of Portuguese language and culture, in collaboration with Fundação Oriente. The event, organised by the college’s Cell for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion, brought together 12 teams from schools and higher secondary institutions across North Goa. The programme began with a prayer, followed by a welcome address from the event coordinator, Rev. Dr. Ramiro Luis, who highlighted the importance of preserving and appreciating Goa’s Portuguese cultural heritage. Officiating Principal Ursula Barreto encouraged students to actively engage in such initiatives, noting that they promote cultural exchange, dialogue, and…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Queen Cup Women’s T20 tournament, organised by the Goa Cricket Association, commenced at the Napex Ground with two engaging matches that saw GCA Green and GCA Yellow begin their campaigns with victories. In the opening match, GCA Green delivered a commanding performance to defeat GCA Blue by 61 runs. Batting first, Green posted a competitive total of 136 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was built on steady contributions from the top and middle order, with key batters ensuring a solid foundation and acceleration towards the end. In response, GCA Blue struggled to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Margao Cricket Club and Chowgule Sports Club opened their campaigns with impressive wins in the Goa Premier Division T20 League 2025–26, with both matches held at the GCA Ground in Sanguem-Kotarli. In the opening afternoon fixture, Salgaocar Cricket Club posted a total of 138 runs, getting bowled out just before completing their 20 overs. The innings saw a steady start, with useful contributions at the top, while a quick 35 added momentum in the middle overs. Despite a few partnerships, frequent wickets prevented them from building a commanding total. Margao’s bowling attack proved decisive, with two bowlers…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Badminton Association will conduct an intensive summer badminton coaching camp from May 11 to June 6, 2026, at the Indoor Stadium in Campal, Panaji, and the Ponda Indoor Complex. The initiative aims to provide young players with structured training and an opportunity to develop their skills in a professional environment. Organised under the Centre of Excellence programme and supported by the Padukone School of Badminton, the camp is open to boys and girls aged six years and above. It is designed to cater to both beginners and intermediate level participants, with focused one hour training…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has directed the State government to promptly issue a formal notification constituting a State Monitoring Committee, highlighting delays in implementing the Supreme Court’s mandate on Open Correctional Institutions (OCI). A Division Bench of Justice Valmiki Menezes and Justice Amit Jamsandekar issued the directive after the State informed the court that a proposal was already in motion to appoint a senior prisons official to the panel. The committee, expected to be in place by May 12, will be led by the Home Department—either by the Secretary (Home) or an अधिकारी not below…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Fast Track Special POCSO Court in Panaji has refused to grant bail to a 34-year-old man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor girl, observing that the defence claim of a consensual relationship holds no legal ground as the victim was underage. The आरोपी, identified as Basavaraj Harijan, is facing serious charges of rape and molestation under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. According to the prosecution, the alleged offences took place over several months, from July 2025 to early February 2026, at his residence in Porvorim as well as at other locations…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: ManoShobha Kalaghar in Loliem will host a four-day ‘Prashanti Film Festival’ from May 14 to 17, 2026, celebrating noted Goan artist Prashanti Talpankar, the first from the state to receive an international honour at the International Film Festival of South Asia in Toronto for her performance in the short film ‘Ancessao’. The festival will be inaugurated by ZP member Ajay Lolayekar and will feature daily screenings of three award-winning Konkani feature films at 6:30 pm. The line-up includes ‘Amori’ by Dinesh Bhonsle, ‘Baga Beach’ by Laxmikant Shetgaonkar, and ‘Juze’ by Miransha Naik, which has received international recognition…