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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability in traffic law enforcement, authorities have announced that fines (Challans) for traffic violations will now only be issued by designated officers equipped with body cameras. “Effective immediately, only Police Inspectors (PIs) wearing body cameras will be authorized to issue fines during the daytime. At night, both PIs and Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) with body cameras will have the authority to issue Challans,” said Sawant He further said that no other personnel will be permitted to issue fines under this new directive. Additionally, the new rule extends to tourists who violate…

New Delhi: India is set to begin a pivotal five-match Test series against England on June 20, marking the start of their new World Test Championship cycle. This series will be critical for veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who face heightened scrutiny as they navigate the challenging English conditions. In a strategic deviation from previous years, India has opted not to play warm-up matches against County teams. Instead, the team will prepare for the England series by facing off against India ‘A’ in a closed-door setting, without broadcasting the match. This approach emphasizes acclimatization through intra-squad competition rather than…

New Delhi: The Eden Gardens, one of India’s most iconic cricket venues, was at the center of a heated debate ahead of the IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane sparked a controversy by expressing his desire for a spin-friendly pitch, which was met with resistance from pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee. Mukherjee emphasized his commitment to creating a neutral pitch, adhering to BCCI guidelines that prohibit franchises from influencing pitch preparation. In the context of this row, the encounter between KKR and SRH became even more fascinating. Both teams were looking…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Mhadei Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony (PRAWAH) will hold its fourth meeting on April 22, 2025, in Bengaluru to discuss key issues surrounding the Kalasa Nala project in Karnataka and other ongoing regional concerns. A primary focus of the meeting will be the Goa government’s proposal for a joint site inspection of the project, which has been a contentious issue between Goa and Karnataka. The meeting, initially scheduled for March 4 in Mumbai, had been postponed. This upcoming meeting will be the latest in a series of consultations on the project, which has been…

Team Goemkarponn CANDOLIM: Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enforcing the High Court’s directive regarding the removal of illegal constructions obstructing traffic. Speaking at the inauguration of the renovated Candolim Panchayat Ghar and hall, Godinho emphasized that while the government will assist Goans, it will take strict action against structures built too close to roads, particularly those obstructing traffic flow. “With the High Court order, whatever structures are on the roads will have to be removed. We have observed that people have built structures indiscriminately. There has to be a system in place. While the government…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s tourism industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector, drawing millions of visitors each year. To ensure seamless operations and data-driven decision-making, the Department of Tourism has introduced the Tourist Information Management Enterprise (TIME), a crucial initiative aimed at streamlining the collection of tourist data from accommodation providers. Under this initiative, every hotelier and accommodation unit is required to submit Statistics Proforma (Form-XI) data on a monthly basis. The submission deadline is the 5th of each month, ensuring that the Department of Tourism receives timely and accurate statistics regarding tourist stays. The data must be submitted online…

New Delhi: In a move that has sent ripples through the Indian cricket scene, Yashasvi Jaiswal, the rising star of Indian cricket, has decided to leave the domestic powerhouse Mumbai for Goa. This surprising switch not only marks a new chapter in Jaiswal’s career but also brings to light underlying tensions within the Mumbai cricket setup. Reports suggest that Jaiswal’s strained relationship with Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane and dissatisfaction with the team management played pivotal roles in his decision. Jaiswal announced his decision to join Goa from the 2025-26 season, expressing gratitude towards Mumbai for nurturing his cricketing talents but…