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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Day 13 of the Goa University Inter Collegiate Men’s Cricket Championship 2025 to 26 featured two matches at the Goa University Ground in Bambolim, with Shree Damodar College Margao and Government College Khandola registering convincing victories. In the first match of the day, VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics defeated St. Xavier’s College Mapusa by a massive margin of 159 runs. After winning the toss, Shree Damodar College chose to bat first and produced an impressive batting display, scoring 216 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Granthik Buyao led the charge with a blistering…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Oxford Cricket Club from Goa continued their strong campaign with a convincing eight wicket victory over Ved Sports Club, Gadhinglaj, in the Late Rajan Bhai Angane Memorial Under 16 Cricket Tournament organised by Aim Cricket Academy, Sawantwadi. The match was played at the Boarding Ground in Malvan on Friday. Oxford produced an impressive all round performance to register their second consecutive win in the tournament. Chasing a target of 163, the team approached the innings with aggressive intent and completed the chase comfortably, scoring 165 for 2 in just 14.3 overs. Earlier, Ved Sports Club posted 162…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Panjim Table Tennis Club honoured emerging coach Rutuj Sonawane with its Young Sports Achievers Award, recognising his achievements and contribution to the growth of table tennis in Goa. The award celebrates Goan talents who have excelled in sports while playing a role in developing and promoting their discipline. A former state level player, Rutuj held the No.1 ranking in Goa from 2018 to 2020. After his competitive career, he successfully transitioned into coaching and has built an impressive profile through both domestic and international exposure. He has served as a state team coach for Goa at…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has taken a major step towards developing the state as an international wellness destination by introducing a new policy framework for the sector. The initiative lays down guidelines to organise and regulate wellness services such as Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy and other holistic therapies. Authorities aim to bring uniform standards across the industry through proper registration, certification and monitoring of wellness centres. Officials said the move is intended to enhance the quality and authenticity of services offered, while also strengthening Goa’s image among global travellers seeking health and wellness experiences. The framework is designed to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has been ranked among the leading power distribution utilities in India, securing the third position in its category in the Distribution Utilities Ranking (DUR) Report for the financial year 2024–25, released by the Ministry of Power. The rankings, announced during the Power Minister’s Summit on Friday, place the Goa Power Department (Goa PD) with a total score of 78.5. It stands third among 41 comparable utilities—excluding those from urban and special category states—and 11th overall out of 66 utilities evaluated across the country. Within its category, Goa trailed Gujarat’s Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) and…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Additional Sessions Court in Mapusa on Friday began hearing arguments on the second set of bail applications filed by Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra in connection with the Birch fire case. The matter has been adjourned for further submissions on March 24. Counsel representing the accused contended that there has been a significant shift in circumstances since their earlier bail pleas were rejected. The defence highlighted that the Anjuna police have now filed a chargesheet in the case, arguing that this development limits the need for further custodial interrogation and supports their request for bail. On the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant have extended warm greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, wishing peace, harmony, and prosperity. In his message, the Governor said Eid-ul-Fitr marks the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan, a period devoted to prayer, reflection, compassion, and self-discipline. He described the festival as a celebration of faith, gratitude, and the spirit of sharing and caring, while recalling the teachings of Prophet Mohammed that emphasise peace, compassion, and unity among all sections of society. “May this blessed occasion strengthen the bonds of…