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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Shri Mallikarjun Higher Secondary School, Char-Rasta–Canacona, has achieved a remarkable 100% pass rate in the Class 12 examinations conducted by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, bringing pride to the entire Canacona taluka. In the Science stream, Aayushka Malesh Komarpant secured first rank with 88.5%. Amardeep Singh Gurjar stood second with 87.33%, while Shanaya Roy D’Silva secured third place with 83.5%. Shanaya also demonstrated exceptional performance by scoring a perfect 100 out of 100 in Biology. In this stream, 11 students passed with Distinction, 27 secured First Class, and 10 students passed in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The newly installed floodlights at the Goa Cricket Association Ground came alive for their first competitive match as Secretary’s XI registered a comfortable six wicket win over President’s XI in an exhibition game on Friday. The match marked a significant moment for the Goa Cricket Association as the venue hosted its first contest under the recently installed international standard lighting system. The floodlights, set up at a cost of around Rs 4 crore, highlighted the association’s efforts to upgrade cricket infrastructure in the state while also providing a platform for local talent to perform under…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Premier Division League, organised by the Goa Cricket Association, began on Saturday with the first round of fixtures, setting the stage for an intense domestic cricket season. The tournament follows a five round format, with each match scheduled to be played over three days. At the Bandodkar Ground, Geno Sports Club were bowled out for 237 runs in their first innings. Half centuries from Manish Kakode who scored 62 and Vikas Singh who added 51 helped steady the innings, while Nihal Surlkar and Kaushal Hattangadi chipped in with 23 runs each. In response,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Saligao witnessed a vibrant and enthusiastic beginning to the Saligao Festival 2026 as the event opened with a colourful display of culture, devotion and community spirit. The festival attracted a large gathering of residents, visitors and cultural enthusiasts, transforming the constituency into a lively hub of celebration and tradition. The inaugural day began with a traditional Dindi procession, symbolising devotion and collective participation. Accompanied by rhythmic chants and energetic beats, the procession moved gracefully through the venue, drawing enthusiastic participation from attendees. The celebratory atmosphere intensified with powerful Dhol Tasha performances that captivated the crowd…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Under mounting public pressure, Curchorem police late on Sunday evening arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the sex scandal that has shaken the town. The accused, identified as Soham Naik, a resident of Madhegal-Curchorem, was taken into custody following widespread demands for swift action. Police said the arrest was made under Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 67A of the Information Technology Act (ITA), which deals with publishing or transmitting sexually explicit material online. The case had sparked significant concern among locals, who gathered earlier in the day urging authorities to…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a notable political move, Congress Goa Desk in-charge Manikrao Thakare on Sunday distanced the party from Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao’s comment calling Goa Forward chief Vijai Sardesai “Judas” and emphasized the importance of maintaining a respectful tone towards alliance partners. Thakare, who returned to Goa on Sunday afternoon, stated that Alemao’s remark reflected his personal opinion and should not be seen as the official position of the Congress. He added that the party plans to hold discussions with the Goa Forward chief to address any misunderstandings stemming from the statement. Highlighting the need for…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Chief Minister and Finance Minister Pramod Sawant highlighted that over the past three years, 33% of Goa’s state budget has been dedicated to a gender-focused initiative aimed at promoting women’s empowerment, self-reliance, and independence. He noted that the effort has received recognition from UN Women. Addressing a discussion at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali, organised by the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) in collaboration with Ravindra Bhavan, Sawant said Goa ranks second in the country for financial management. He added that over the last seven years, he has consistently presented a high-quality, inclusive budget addressing the…