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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A formal complaint has been submitted to the Mapusa Police Station seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against the Administrator of the Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) in connection with the death of 22-year-old Samuel Braganza of Caraswaddo, Mapusa. The complaint alleges that persistent civic problems, particularly those relating to garbage management and environmental conditions in the area, led to tensions and disputes that ultimately contributed to the circumstances surrounding Braganza’s death. It further states that local residents had repeatedly raised concerns over the issue and sought intervention from the civic authorities. However, according to…

New Delhi: India have received a major boost ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, with star all-rounder Hardik Pandya being declared fit after successfully completing his rehabilitation programme at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Pandya had missed four matches for the Mumbai Indians during IPL 2026 due to back spasms, raising concerns over his availability for the 50-over series. Although he returned for the franchise’s final league match, his place in the national squad remained subject to medical clearance. Following an extensive fitness assessment, the 32-year-old has now been cleared for selection. Reports indicate that Pandya…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Kala Academy complex will remain closed from August 1 to facilitate further repair works after an assessment by IIT Madras reportedly identified 18 major defects in the recently renovated facility, members of the Kala Academy Task Force said. The decision was taken following discussions on the technical findings, which highlighted several shortcomings in the renovation work carried out at the cultural complex. The Task Force has maintained that the defects require immediate corrective action to ensure the safety and functionality of the premises. The committee has also demanded that responsibility be fixed for the alleged deficiencies…

New Delhi: India’s newest Test sensation, Manav Suthar, has revealed that he continued practising with the red ball during IPL 2026 after learning he was in contention for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, a decision that ultimately paved the way for a dream debut and a memorable match-winning performance. The 23-year-old left-arm spinner enjoyed a remarkable start to his international career, claiming 6 for 33 in Afghanistan’s first innings and becoming only the fifth Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut. His performance played a key role in India securing the biggest victory by runs in the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Atharv Parsekar, Komal Kothari and Anvitha Poojari emerged as the star performers at the South Goa District Badminton Tournament, securing double crowns in their respective categories at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Navelim. Atharv enjoyed a dominant outing by winning both the Boys Singles Under-15 and Under-17 titles, while Komal matched the feat by clinching the Girls Singles Under-15 and Under-17 championships. Anvitha also completed an impressive double, capturing the Girls Singles Under-11 and Under-13 crowns to underline her talent across age groups. In the Under-19 categories, Shaurya Naik and Manasvi Naik were crowned Boys Singles and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Shree Damodar High School, Margao, emerged victorious in the GCA Under-14 Boys Presidents Cup 2025-26, defeating Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa, by 20 runs in an exciting state final played at Chapora Ground on Monday. After winning the toss, Saraswat Vidyalaya elected to field first. Shree Damodar High School responded with a strong batting display, posting 100 for 3 in their allotted 10 overs. Captain Rumaan Mulam led the charge with a composed 43 off 30 deliveries, anchoring the innings and setting a solid platform for his side. Usman Ghani contributed a valuable 21 runs from 18 balls, while…

New Delhi: Senior Trinamool Congress leader and Barasat MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has publicly defended her decision to part ways with the party after nearly four decades of association with Mamata Banerjee, alleging governance failures and growing internal discontent within the organisation. Emerging as one of the most prominent faces of the rebellion within the party, Dastidar claimed that a group of dissident Members of Parliament is exploring the possibility of aligning with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Her remarks come amid a period of turbulence for the Trinamool Congress following its defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.…