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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant urged local representatives, including panchayat members and municipal council members, to focus on comprehensive human development rather than just standard infrastructure projects like building sewers, saying that creative planning is necessary to meet the basic development needs of every family in villages while delivering high-quality projects. CM Chaired a productive meeting with all elected representatives of local bodies from Sankhali constituency and engaged in discussions on driving development across the region by effectively utilizing available funds. Emphasized the importance of ensuring that Government schemes and programs reach every household, fostering growth and community…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The MCC Tigers clinched a narrow two-wicket victory against MCC Dragons with just two balls to spare in the 10th season of the Members Cricket League (MCL), organized by the Margao Cricket Club, on Sunday morning. After winning the toss, the Tigers elected to bowl, and their bowlers delivered a disciplined performance. Nikit Dalal and Somay Naik claimed two wickets each, dismantling the Dragons’ top order. Bakshi fell for a duck, while Kapil Angle managed only 2 runs. However, a valiant 40-run knock from Om Fadte, coupled with captain Vaibhav Naik’s 36 runs, helped the Dragons post…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Parish Youth Nuvem defeated Ambelim Sports Club 5-3 via the tiebreaker and moved into the semifinals of the 30th Mandopa Cup 2024 football tournament at Mandopa ground on Sunday. The full-time score remained a goalless draw. In the tiebreaker Parish youth Nuvem netted through Nicolau, Godfrey, Jayson, Frazer and Inacio scored and for Ambelim sc Velroy, Michael and Blasco scored. Ashwin Pinto of Ambelim was declared as the man of the match presented by Pradeep Verlekar.

New Delhi: Indian passengers flying from Mumbai to Manchester who were stuck at Kuwait airport for more than 19 hours have complained of severe problems including not getting “food or help”. Their ordeal started after their flight made an emergency landing following an engine fire incident. The Indian embassy in Kuwait in a post on X on Sunday said they immediately took up the matter with Gulf Air. A chaotic video surfaced on social media showing the passengers of Gulf Air arguing with the airport authorities. The passengers alleged they were harassed and only flyers from the European Union, the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that this transformative project will catalyze economic growth and foster regional development, driving progress and prosperity. “I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Union Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari, for sanctioning ₹1,376 crore for the 4-laning of a 22.10 km stretch on NH-66 between Bendordem and Polem,” said Sawant He further said that this transformative project will catalyze economic growth and foster regional development, driving progress and prosperity.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), stated that Rs 1,376 crore had been approved for the four-laning of a 22-kilometer section of the NH66 between Bendurdem (Quepem) and Polem (Canacona). Gadkari announced the project’s financial approval on X, saying it is a crucial route for South Goa and an essential element of the four-lane Mumbai-to-Kanyakumari corridor. For the four-laning of Benordem–start of Canacona Manohar Parrikar Road (MPCBR) and from MPCBR to Polem on Hybrid Annuity Mode, the Ministry issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) last month. “We have authorized Rs 1,376 crore…

Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: The Velsao Panchayat convened its gram sabha, with discussions dominated by the controversial double-tracking railway project. Tempers flared as villagers questioned the Sarpanch, Maria Gouveia, over a letter sent by the panchayat to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), which some perceived as softening the panchayat’s stance on the issue. Former panch and social worker Roquezinho D’Souza voiced his concerns, alleging a shift in the panchayat’s position. “We obtained a copy of the letter written by the Sarpanch and the Village Development Committee (VDC) to RVNL just two days ago . It states they are not against development…