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New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a significant state visit to Slovakia, marking a historic moment as the second Indian Head of State to visit the Slovak Republic. This visit underscores India’s commitment to strengthening ties with Central European nations. During her stay, President Murmu engaged in high-level discussions with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico. These talks focused on enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in trade, investment, and technological collaboration. Both leaders expressed a shared interest in diversifying trade partnerships and exploring new avenues for cooperation. Highlighting India’s economic strides, President Murmu invited Slovak businesses to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Prajat Halankar delivered an impressive performance in the men’s singles quarter-finals at the Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open 2025, defeating Raju Kundaikar 6-3 to secure his spot in the semifinals. Later that day, he partnered with Avadhut Palekar in the men’s doubles quarter-finals, where they faced Joao Mergulhao and Rahul Pinto, winning decisively with a 6-1 scoreline. In other men’s singles action, Prince D’Silva narrowly edged out Nagesh Naik with a 6-4 victory in a match that was closely contested. The men’s doubles competition also showcased intense battles, with Prince D’Silva and Punit Fadte advancing past Pankaj…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a commanding performance, United Club of Verna secured their spot in the quarterfinals of the 33rd Arlem Rolling Trophy with a decisive 6-2 victory over Mandopa Sporting Club. The match took place at the Raia Panchayat ground, organized by the Arlem Youth Association. Jesloy Moniz was the standout player for Verna, netting a spectacular hat-trick. Desmon Pereira contributed with two goals, and Stephen Satarkar added another to complete the team’s impressive tally. Mandopa Sporting Club managed to score twice, with goals from Velington Almeida and Aden Pereira. Moniz’s exceptional performance earned him the Man of the…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: In the second match of season 3 of the Ferdinand Coelho Memorial Veteran Members Cricket League (VMCL), held at the MCC Ground in Margao, the VMCL Blasters edged past the VMCL Kings by a narrow margin of 7 runs in a nail-biting contest on Wednesday under floodlights. After winning the toss, the VMCL Blasters opted to bat first. Opener Balkrishna Hodarkar provided a steady start with a knock of 36 runs off 30 balls, including four boundaries. Captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Uday Naik anchored the innings with an impressive 38 runs off 28 deliveries, smashing six boundaries. Viraj…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Vehicular movement across Patto Bridge came to a halt from 10:00 AM on April 11 through April 14, 2025, as authorities undertook crucial repairs on the bridge’s expansion joints. As a result, traffic heading into Panaji was rerouted near Kaju Darbar via the Old Patto Bridge, causing noticeable delays and congestion. This isn’t the first time the bridge has undergone maintenance. In a previous instance in November 2024, overnight closures were enforced for similar repairs, which led to long traffic jams during morning hours. Motorists are encouraged to monitor traffic updates and consider alternate routes during such…

Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: A 32-year-old man lost his life in an alleged shooting incident during a hunting trip in the forests of Sattari, marking the second such fatality in the area in recent months. The deceased has been identified as Hemant Desai, a resident of Advoi in Sattari. Hemant was reportedly on a hunting expedition accompanied by another individual, Abhijit Desai, when the incident occurred. Valpoi police have since detained Abhijit for questioning as part of their ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. This incident echoes a similar tragedy that took place in December last year, when another…

Team Goemkarponn Mandrem: In a shocking turn of events in Goa, a young woman’s trust was betrayed by a friend who allegedly committed forceful sexual intercourse under the guise of a future marriage. The incident, which occurred from June 2024 to December 2024 at a guest house in Mandrem, was reported to the Mandrem Police Station on April 10, 2025. The complainant, a 29-year-old, claimed that 25-year-old Avinash Vaydande, whom she befriended, took advantage of her trust and left her pregnant. The police have registered a case under relevant sections of law and are conducting further investigations under the supervision…