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Team Goemkarponn Shirgao: The village of Shirgao in North Goa is set to host the annual Lairai Devi Jatra, a significant cultural and religious event, today. This festival honors Goddess Lairai, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, and is renowned for its unique fire-walking ritual. The highlight of the Jatra is the Agnidivya, where devotees, known as ‘dhonds,’ walk barefoot over burning embers as a testament to their devotion. This act symbolizes spiritual purification and resilience. Participants undergo strict fasting and penance before performing this ritual, which is a central feature of the festival. The event also includes traditional processions, devotional…

Thiruvananthapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Friday, marking a significant advancement in India’s maritime infrastructure. Developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) in partnership with the Kerala government under a public-private model, the port is poised to enhance India’s position in global shipping and trade routes. The project, with an investment of approximately ₹8,900 crore, received its commercial go-ahead in December last year after a successful trial phase. The deep-sea port is expected to significantly boost India’s presence in global shipping and trade routes. “Vizhinjam port will bring economic…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Dragon FC Margao staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Rosary Boys Zoriwaddo 5-3 in a penalty shootout, securing their place in the semifinals of the 18th Rebello Pandal All-Goa Open Football Tournament. The match, held at the St. Rita Church Ground in Maina-Curtorim, concluded in a 2-2 draw after regulation time. Rosary Boys took the lead with goals from Veron Fernandes and Prince Figueredo, while Dragon FC responded with equalizers from Rayman Fernandes and Velito Miranda. The match remained deadlocked, leading to a penalty shootout to determine the winner. In the ensuing shootout, Dragon FC’s Richard, Rayman…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a thrilling quarterfinal match of the 18th Rebello Pandal All-Goa Open Football Tournament, Carmel Boys Curtorim edged out Ambaulim Quepem Boys with a 1-0 victory, securing their spot in the semifinals. The match was held at the St. Rita Church Ground in Maina-Curtorim on Thursday. Both teams showcased attacking football, creating several scoring opportunities. However, it was Velroy Fernandes of Carmel Boys who broke the deadlock in the 24th minute with a powerful shot that found the back of the net. This solitary goal proved to be the match-winner, as neither team managed to score thereafter.…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: A 38-year-old man, Krishna Roy, was arrested by Fatorda police for the alleged murder of his wife, 28-year-old Karishma Roy, following a suspected domestic dispute that ended in tragedy. According to police, the couple had a heated argument at their residence, which reportedly escalated into a violent altercation. Investigators believe the confrontation led to Karishma’s death. Karishma’s body has been sent to the morgue for preservation, and a postmortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause and time of death. Police say the autopsy findings will be key to advancing the investigation. The accused is…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As part of an ongoing enforcement drive initiated on April 26, 2025, Goa Police conducted another round of extensive combing operations and field verifications across both North and South Goa on May 1, 2025. The operation is aimed at curbing illegal activities, bolstering public safety, and monitoring transient populations, including tenants, servants, and individuals from outside the state, in sensitive areas. In North Goa, police teams verified a total of 744 tenants and 351 servants, while also screening 40 strangers. The operation resulted in 141 individuals being rounded up, with 9 arrests made. Additionally, 82 hotels and…

Team Goemkarponn NEW VADDEM: The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has arrested a third individual in connection with the recent seizure of hydroponic cannabis valued at ₹17 lakh. The accused, Nilesh Dhuri, 26, a resident of New Vaddem, was arrested on Wednesday and has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody. This development follows a raid earlier in the week at the New Patto bus stand in Panaji, where two others—Raviraj Rivonkar, 26, from Verna, and Lingu Donur, 35, from Margao—were detained. During the operation, ANC officers recovered 170 grams of hydroponic weed and seized a Skoda car reportedly used by…