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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Annual Traditional Feast of St. Anne was celebrated with great pomp and devotion at St. Anne’s Church in Agonda, Canacona, drawing hundreds of faithful. The Feast High Mass, concelebrated by five priests, was led by the main celebrant and newly appointed Provincial of the Society of Pilar, Fr. Joaquim Rebello, SFX. In his homily, Fr. Rebello called upon the faithful to embrace community living, emphasizing that Somudai (Small Christian Communities) are the backbone of peaceful coexistence and essential to living a fruitful life of faith. Festivities began early with a First Mass at 6:30 a.m., followed…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by Sultana Begum, claiming ownership of Delhi’s iconic Red Fort as a descendant of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II. The court termed the petition “misconceived,” and Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna even remarked in jest, “Why only Red Fort? Why not Fatehpur Sikri or the Taj Mahal?” Sultana Begum, who resides in Howrah near Kolkata, had approached the court seeking either possession of the 17th-century monument or financial compensation. She argued that the Red Fort, seized by the British after the 1857 revolt and the exile of Bahadur Shah…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Health officials and the Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) jointly inspected a stagnant rivulet at Kepe-Arkar, located between Patnem and Ponsulem, following complaints of foul odour and water contamination. The inspection was prompted after Councillor Shubham Komarpant raised concerns regarding the deteriorating water quality and the strong stench emanating from the site. Komarpant had formally reported the issue to both the CMC and the Canacona Health Officer, warning that the stagnant water posed a serious health risk to local residents. During the visit, Sanitary Inspector Pranay Naik identified several outlet pipes discharging into the water body. Preliminary findings…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Two roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferries commissioned by the River Navigation Department (RND) have commenced trial operations on the Zuari River, signaling progress toward strengthening riverine transport connectivity in Goa. These vessels are part of an initiative aimed at easing vehicular congestion on roads by offering an alternative mode of transport across the river. Currently in the final stages of testing, the ferries are undergoing technical fine-tuning to ensure readiness for public service. Once operational, the RoRo service is expected to facilitate smoother movement of vehicles and passengers across the Zuari, helping to reduce pressure on existing road infrastructure…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: A sorrowful incident unfolded on Sunday evening in Padamol, located in the Sirvoi-Quepem region, where a girl estimated to be between 8 and 9 years old tragically drowned in a canal, leaving the local community in deep shock and mourning. Upon receiving information, the Quepem Police reached the site and carried out a panchanama — the standard procedure involving spot inspection and documentation. The child’s body was then transported to the District Hospital in Margao, where a postmortem examination will be conducted to determine the precise cause of death. Law enforcement authorities have initiated a detailed investigation…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided against assigning a leadership role to Jasprit Bumrah during India’s upcoming five-match Test series in England next month. This decision comes in light of Bumrah’s past injury issues, particularly a back injury that sidelined him for several months and caused him to miss India’s Champions Trophy victory. With India set to begin the new ICC World Test Championship cycle in England, the BCCI is focused on ensuring that the captain and vice-captain are available for all five Tests. Bumrah, who made his return to competitive cricket during…

Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: A major fire broke out at a cashew plantation in Naik Wada, Mandrem, on Monday, causing extensive damage and resulting in an estimated financial loss of ₹20 lakh. The blaze, which erupted in the early hours, quickly spread across the plantation, destroying a vast number of cashew trees and damaging infrastructure on the property. Firefighters were rushed to the scene and managed to bring the fire under control after several hours of intense effort. Officials said the cause of the fire is currently unknown. “We are investigating the incident to determine whether it was caused by negligence…