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Team Goemkarponn CHIMBEL: The survey ordered to examine whether the proposed Unity Mall project falls within the zone of influence began today, a day after it was deferred following objections from local villagers. Chief Engineer of the Water Resources Department (WRD) and Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) consultant Pramod Badami said the survey is being conducted as per government directions by a joint team comprising officials from the Wetland Authorities, GTDC, and subject experts. He stated that media personnel are not being allowed during the survey process to avoid any disturbance, and that a detailed briefing will be held after…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Margao Cricket Club at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Stadium came alive on Friday evening with the inauguration of the Goa Food and Cultural Festival 2026, marking the beginning of a three-day celebration dedicated to the state’s rich culinary heritage and vibrant cultural traditions. The festival brings together traditional flavours, folk art forms and contemporary performances, offering a lively cultural experience for both residents and visitors. The opening ceremony was attended by Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte, PWD and Captain of Ports Minister Digambar Kamat, Goa Tourism Development Corporation Chairman Kedar J. Naik, Navelim MLA Ulhas Tuenkar, Margao…

New Delhi: A major crisis is unfolding in international cricket as Bangladesh risk being replaced in the 2026 T20 World Cup, with the International Cricket Council set to take a final call imminently. The controversy traces back three weeks to the decision by the Board of Control for Cricket in India to ask Kolkata Knight Riders to remove Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad, a move that triggered a diplomatic and sporting chain reaction. Bangladesh have refused to travel to India for their World Cup fixtures, citing security concerns. The ICC, however, has rejected the request to…

New Delhi: India will begin their campaign in the 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay on March 8, as the country hosts one of the two qualification tournaments in Hyderabad. Placed in Pool B, the Indian women’s team will look to make a strong start on home turf as they chase a spot in the global showpiece scheduled later this year. Following their opening clash against Uruguay, India will face Scotland on March 9 before concluding their pool stage fixtures against Wales on March 11. Pool B also features strong sides such as England, Korea, Italy and…

New Delhi: India moved to a commanding 2–0 lead in the five match series against New Zealand with a convincing seven wicket win at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Raipur. The chase was anchored by fluent innings from Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, who ensured the target of 209 was reached with 28 balls to spare. Kishan played a key role at the top of the order, scoring a composed yet aggressive 76, while Suryakumar remained unbeaten on 82. Together, the duo stitched a crucial 122 run partnership after India lost Sanju Samson and Abhishek…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda emerged champions of the Goa University Inter Collegiate Men’s Tennis Championship 2025–26 after a thrilling final victory at the Fatorda Sports Complex in Margao. The two day tournament was held on January 20 and 21 and featured competitive performances from colleges across the state. In the final encounter, Don Bosco College of Engineering defeated Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna by a narrow 2–1 margin to clinch the title. The contest lived up to expectations, with both teams displaying high quality tennis and strong fighting spirit. The opening singles match saw…

New Delhi: The Indian rupee slipped to an all time low of 92 against the US dollar during intraday trade on Friday before recovering slightly to close at a record low of 91.88, reflecting sustained pressure from foreign fund outflows and weak sentiment across domestic and global markets. The currency opened at 91.45 and briefly strengthened to an intraday high of 91.41 in early trade. However, the gains were short lived as selling pressure intensified, dragging the rupee to a historic low of 92.00 during the session. It eventually settled at 91.88, marking a decline of 30 paise from the…