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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Shree Damodar High School from Margao finished as runners up in the Under 14 Boys Inter School State Level tournament, following a loss in the final against Progress High School at Mapusa Pedem. After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, Shree Damodar High School struggled to build momentum throughout their innings. They managed to post a modest total of 77 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Despite a challenging batting display, a few players showed resilience at the crease. Usman Ghani emerged as the top scorer with 26 runs,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has refused an accused’s request to recall a minor survivor for cross-examination, citing an unjustified delay of nearly five years. Justice Amit Jamsandekar dismissed the plea filed by Shivanna Sajjan, observing that no reasonable grounds were provided for seeking to reopen the testimony at such a late stage. The matter relates to a case registered on May 17, 2018, under Section 377 of the IPC, provisions of the Goa Children’s Act, and relevant sections of the POCSO Act. The court pointed out that the child had already deposed on December 6,…

Goa: In Goa, summer shopping is looking a lot like a beachside menu. Instamart’s Summer Trends 2026report shows consumers stocking up on coconut water, kulfi, mangoes, and cool drinks as temperatures rise across the state. In Central Goa, one user spent ₹11,672 on summer essentials alone, highlighting the city’s blend of hydration, indulgence, and laid-back summer living. Nationally, Instamart’s Summer Trends 2026 report captures exactly how India orders its way through the heat, not just what’s trending, but what’s ritual. As temperatures climbed through March and April, demand in India surged sharply across categories, with top products growing up to…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Shri Sharadamba Krupa Komarpant Charitable Trust, a charitable organisation established in 2017 for the welfare and development of the Komarpant community and society at large, will organise “Teachers Meet-2026” at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, on May 17. The programme will feature discussions on the current education system, its advantages and challenges, along with the sharing of experiences and knowledge by teachers from the Samaj. Teachers belonging to the community will also be honoured and recognised during the event. The programme will be coordinated by trustee Kiran Anklekar. Prof. Jagadish Pujari, Professor of Information Science at SDM College of…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Two village panchayats from Canacona taluka were honoured with Certificates of Excellence during the Viksit Goa Panchayat Sammelan held on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day 2026. Village Panchayat Poinguinim received the Certificate of Excellence for achieving the highest score in Local Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs). The award was presented to Sarpanch Savita Ramesh Tawadkar by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in the presence of Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho. Others present included Dy. Sarpanch Sunil Paingankar, panch members Satish Poinguinkar, Mahesh (Govind) Naik, Pravir Bhandari, Panchayat Secretary Rajiv K Naik Gaunkar and other officials. Village Panchayat…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a case suspected to have links to fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has frozen assets worth Rs 3.78 crore belonging to an alleged drug syndicate leader and his associate, months after their arrest at a luxury resort in Goa. The Competent Authority and Administrator under the SAFEMA and NDPS Acts in Mumbai has confirmed the attachment of assets valued at Rs 3,78,24,124 linked to Danish M, also known as ‘Danish Chikna’, and his associate Henna S. The assets include five bank accounts, an immovable property, cash, jewellery and two vehicles. NCB…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Town and Country Planning Department has formally approved the conversion of four land parcels, together measuring 13,936 square metres, into settlement zones in the villages of Arrosim and Assagao. Officials stated that the changes to the Regional Plan will remain dependent on the outcome of Public Interest Litigation petitions that are presently pending before the High Court. In a separate development, the department has also cleared proposals for the conversion of nine more land parcels, with a combined area of 12,464 square metres, under Section 39A of the TCP Act. The proposed zoning changes involve land…