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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A 40-year-old Kolhapur laborer was arrested by Goa’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Monday after he allegedly threatened Mumbai police with a bomb. The man allegedly called Bandra railway police in Mumbai from Verna, Goa, and threatened to blow up Chembur police station, according to sources. Mumbai police responded quickly, tracking down the call in Goa and notifying local officials at approximately 6:30 p.m. Goa police used sophisticated monitoring and followed the suspect to Colvale with the help of ATS. Around 8 p.m., he was taken into prison. The accused was turned over to Colvale police because he…

Pune: A alarming surge in Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases in Maharashtra, particularly in the city of Pune, has prompted swift and stringent actions from health authorities and the government. The outbreak, which has been linked to contaminated water sources, has resulted in a significant number of suspected and confirmed cases, prompting a multi-faceted response to manage the crisis. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has taken decisive measures, including the sealing of 30 private water supply plants in areas identified as the epicenter of the outbreak. These plants, located in Nanded village, Dhayari, and adjoining areas on Sinhgad Road, were found…

Kolkata: On Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will contest the 2026 state assembly elections without forming any alliances, including with the Congress. This declaration was made during a meeting with TMC legislators at the West Bengal Assembly, just ahead of the budget session. Banerjee emphasized that the Congress has no significant presence in West Bengal, making an alliance unnecessary. “Congress has nothing in West Bengal. Therefore, there is no question of having an alliance with Congress in the state. Trinamool Congress will contest alone in West Bengal and will form the government…

New Delhi: In a significant display of diplomatic camaraderie and technological cooperation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris. This gesture marked the beginning of a crucial two-day AI Action Summit, a global gathering aimed at shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The welcome dinner, hosted by President Macron, was a historic occasion as it also marked the first meeting between PM Modi and newly elected US Vice President JD Vance. This encounter underscores the summit’s importance as a platform for international leaders to converge and discuss the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a thrilling semifinal match, Raia Sporting Club has cemented its place in the final of the 1st Vauradencho Ixtt Trophy, defeating Guardian Angel SC Curchorem with a convincing 2-0 victory. The match, held at the DSYA Ground in Curtorim on Monday, was a testament to Raia SC’s prowess, with Swidon Barbosa stealing the show with his impressive brace. The final, scheduled for Sunday, February 16, 2025, will see Raia SC face off against Fr. Agnelo YSC Paroda at the same venue. This inter-village football tournament, organized by Margao Sports Club in association with Batora United Club,…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Even though the new academic year is scheduled to start on April 1, the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has announced that the On-Job-training (OJT) for Class XI vocational students will take place in April itself. Every year in April, the class XI vocational OJT takes place. With the permission of their parents, the students are placed in commercial establishments for a brief period of time to observe the real production line and workflow. However, the department heads expressed grave concerns about OJT to the Board, given that the new school year will…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State Masters Ranking Tournament 2025, organized by Panjim Panthers Club and Panaji Ganeshotsav Samiti at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji, concluded with stellar performances from Goa’s veteran shuttlers. Held in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, the tournament served as a key selection event for the Masters (Veteran) Nationals, set to be hosted in Goa this March. The highlight was Tanaji Sawant, Betty Dourado, and Manjiri Moktali, who secured the prestigious Triple Crowns in the tournament at Indoor stadium, Campal, on Sunday. Vrushali Cardozo, Dr Manju Khandeparkar, Parag Chauhan, Amit Kakkar,…