Author: Team Admin

As the political landscape of Goa evolves rapidly in anticipation of the 2027 Assembly elections, one thing has become disturbingly clear, while the ruling BJP is already in campaign mode, the Congress party appears to be in a deep political slumber. Barring the occasional tweet and half-hearted press note, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) and its leadership seem content operating in a vacuum, far removed from the realities on the ground. One cannot help but ask: can tweets and press releases alone win elections in Goa? The short and honest answer is Big No. In a state known for…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The entrance road to the Mapusa District Hospital continues to pose a serious risk to patients, particularly those in critical condition, due to large potholes and an uneven surface. Local resident Sitesh More, who has been consistently raising the issue, pointed out the dangerous state of the hospital entry road. Following his complaints, a private contractor working under the Goa government took the initiative to fill the potholes with concrete cement earlier today. However, soon after the repair work began, rain showers washed away the freshly laid concrete, rendering the effort futile. This incident once again raises…

Team Goemkarponn Benaulim: St. Anthony’s SC Assolda booked their place in the semifinals of the 19th Super Soccer Inter-Village Football Tournament after a nail-biting 4-2 win over Varca SC in a penalty shootout at the St. John de Baptista ground, Benaulim. The tournament is organized by UC Benaulim. The clash remained goalless during regulation time, but Assolda were the more dominant side throughout. Midfielders Moises D’Sa and Joaquim Carvalho controlled proceedings in the middle of the park, setting up several attacking plays. However, winger Richard Fernandes was guilty of missing two clear-cut chances, while Varca goalkeeper Mohammad Shaikh kept his…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Governor of Goa, P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, has summoned the Eighth Legislative Assembly to convene its Tenth Session from Monday, July 21, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The official order was issued on June 20. As per the calendar released by the Goa Legislative Assembly, the session will have fifteen sittings, concluding on August 8, 2025. The decision has triggered criticism from the Opposition. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao alleged that the ruling BJP government has been systematically reducing the number of assembly sittings, calling it an attempt to avoid accountability. “The summoning of the Tenth Session for just…

Paris: India’s Olympic and World Championship medalist Neeraj Chopra returned to winning ways on the global stage, securing his first Diamond League title in two years with a commanding performance in Paris. The 27-year-old javelin ace launched his best throw of the night — 88.16 metres — in the very first round, which was enough to outclass a field stacked with five 90m+ throwers, including fierce rival Julian Weber of Germany. Weber, who had bested Chopra in recent outings including the Doha Diamond League and the Kusocinski Memorial in Poland, finished second with an effort of 87.88m. Brazil’s Luiz Mauricio…

Leeds: It was a red-letter day for Indian cricket fans as Team India stamped their authority on the opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley. Riding on a dazzling century from captain Shubman Gill (127*), a record-breaking ton by Yashasvi Jaiswal (101), and a composed unbeaten 65 from Rishabh Pant, India ended Day 1 in command at 359/3, their highest-ever first-day Test score on English soil. India won the toss and opted to bat, and openers Jaiswal and KL Rahul provided a strong start, stitching together a 91-run stand. Rahul looked fluent for his 42 before being…

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has admitted he was initially opposed to the idea of Shubman Gill being appointed as India’s Test captain, preferring Jasprit Bumrah for the role. However, following Gill’s stellar century on captaincy debut, Manjrekar conceded that while he didn’t think it was the right decision, he never doubted Gill’s potential to succeed. Speaking after Gill’s commanding unbeaten 127 off 175 balls on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, Manjrekar said on JioStar, “I was against it, let’s be very honest, because I thought Bumrah would have been the better and…