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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s table tennis fraternity is set for an exciting week as the Ulhas Jewellers BPS Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament 2026 gets underway at the Multipurpose Stadium in Fatorda from July 30 to August 5. The prestigious championship will bring together some of the state’s finest players, led by the much anticipated return of national star Wesley Do Rosario. Joining Wesley in the star studded lineup are rising talents Chandan Caro, Aaron Farias, Ishita Colaso, and Yug Prabhu, all of whom are expected to feature prominently during the seven day competition. Organised by BPS Sports Club under…

MADKAI, GOA — In the quiet village of Madkai in Ponda taluka, a second-generation aqua farmer is quietly rewriting the rules of coastal aquaculture. Meet Shaurya Shandillya, the young owner of Agro National Farms, who is combining traditional wisdom with cutting-edge technology to produce premium Vannamei shrimp—all while running his entire operation on solar energy. At Agro National Farms, the journey of a shrimp is nothing short of a scientific marvel. The cycle begins with post-larvae, each weighing a mere 0.02 grams—about the size of half a grain of basmati rice. Over a 120-day (4-month) rearing period, these tiny creatures…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Zonal Agriculture Office, Margao, has issued a notice directing inspections of plant nurseries, roadside plant sellers and mobile vendors dealing in fruit and ornamental plants to ensure compliance with the Goa Fruit and Ornamental Plant Nurseries (Regulation) Act, 1995. The notice, issued by Zonal Agriculture Officer Shariff A.X. Furtado on July 27, 2026, states that the action follows complaints received from the Goa Civic and Consumer Action Network (GOACAN), reports forwarded by the Directorate of Agriculture’s head office, and media reports alleging that some persons are operating nurseries and selling plants without complying with the provisions…

Team Goemkarponn BENAULIM: Traditional fishermen have sought compensation from the Goa Government after three fishing canoes capsized off the South Goa coast amid rough sea conditions. Speaking on the incident, traditional fisherman Pele said canoe fishermen are permitted to venture into the sea throughout the year as fishing is their only source of livelihood. He said many fishermen continue to brave rough weather despite the risks to earn a living and support their families. Pele urged the State Government to provide adequate compensation to the fishermen who suffered losses following the capsizing of the three canoes. Responding to the incident,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Office of the North Goa Collector, through the Deputy Collector (Disaster Management), has issued a public advisory urging citizens and tourists to take precautions to prevent drowning incidents during the ongoing monsoon. The advisory asks people not to swim, bathe or venture into rivers, canals, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, beaches, waterfalls or any other water bodies during heavy rainfall, flooding or when water levels are high. It also warns against attempting to cross flooded roads, bridges, causeways, culverts or submerged pathways, noting that even shallow flowing water can be dangerous. Citizens have been directed to strictly follow…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant political development ahead of the Assembly elections, prominent Scheduled Tribe (ST) leader Satyavan Gaonkar from Sanguem, along with his wife Neeta Gaonkar and hundreds of supporters, formally joined the Congress at the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) headquarters in Panaji on Wednesday. The induction took place in the presence of AICC Goa In-Charge Manickrao Thakare, GPCC President Girish Chodankar, Working Presidents Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira and Sunil Kawthankar, South Goa District Congress President Rajesh Verekar, and other senior party leaders. Welcoming the new entrants, Thakare said the Congress has consistently worked for the welfare…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Barge Owners Association (GBOA) on Wednesday submitted a Charter of Demands to Ports Minister Digambar Kamat, seeking timely government intervention for the welfare and revival of Goa’s barge industry. The delegation was led by GBOA President Mayur Parsekar and included Vice President M. Derrick Valles, Secretary Rahul Naik, Treasurer Alex Coutinho, Raymond De Sa and other executive members. Captain of Ports Octavia Rodrigues was also present during the meeting at the State Secretariat. During the meeting, the Association highlighted several issues affecting barge owners and urged the government to take prompt measures to strengthen Goa’s…