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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a proud moment for Goa’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, Spintly—a homegrown tech venture revolutionising access control—has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation under the Startup India Mission. The recognition was presented during the Sankalp Se Siddhi celebration, commemorating 11 years of the Modi Government and one year of Modi 3.0. The award was handed over by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, in the presence of Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte. Founded by engineers Malcolm Dsouza (CTO) and Rohin Parkar (CEO), Spintly started with a simple idea: to make access cont…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a glaring case of official negligence, a tap reportedly left open by an unidentified PWD (Water Supply) staffer caused extensive flooding in the Canacona Dy. Collectorate complex over the weekend. The incident came to light on Monday morning when staff reporting for duty found the ground and first floors of the complex inundated with water. The Zonal Agriculture Office (ZAO), the Deputy Collector’s office, and other departments were affected, with water even seen cascading down the staircase from the PWD office on the second floor. Upon opening their office, PWD staff discovered a water tap running…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Toss Academy from Maharashtra claimed top honours at the first-ever PMS Multi-State Masters Table Tennis Team Championship, edging out fellow Maharashtra side Spinmoon 5 in a thrilling 3-2 final held at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji. In a nail-biting contest that went down to the final match, Toss Academy displayed resilience and unity to secure the coveted championship trophy and a cash prize of ₹50,000. Spinmoon 5, despite a spirited performance, had to settle for the runners-up title and received ₹30,000. The championship, hosted by the Panaji Morning Stars Sports Club (PMS), marked a new chapter for…

Team Goemkarponn COLVALE: A container truck believed to be transporting a clandestine consignment of liquor bottles caught fire on the Mapusa-Colvale highway on Tuesday, triggering a dramatic scene but causing no injuries. According to eye witnesses, the fire erupted suddenly, engulfing the vehicle’s cabin in flames. Locals attempted to douse the fire but were unsuccessful, and the cabin was completely destroyed before fire and emergency services arrived to bring the situation under control. The driver of the truck reportedly fled the scene shortly after the blaze began, raising doubts about the legality of the cargo. Authorities suspect that the liquor…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: In a significant development in the Pratapnagar murder case, police have arrested a man identified as Sanjay Kevin, originally from Karnataka, for his suspected role in the crime. The arrest came after a prompt and focused investigation by the Ponda police, who acted on reliable information and initial evidence pointing to Kevin’s involvement. The murder, which occurred in the Dharbandora area, had caused considerable alarm among residents of the otherwise quiet locality. Authorities said that Kevin was taken into custody and is currently being questioned. Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the killing, and have…

The tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad has left the nation shaken and grieving. The loss of lives in such a horrific manner is deeply painful, and our hearts go out to the victims and their families. Yet in this moment of sorrow and collective shock, we must also summon clarity and responsibility in how we respond. A single tragedy, however severe, must not be allowed to derail the broader mission of revitalising Air India, nor tarnish the larger vision of a world-class aviation sector envisioned under Viksit Bharat 2047. Air India, once the pride of Indian…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: With an eye on a broader political footprint, Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief Vijai Sardesai is making a decisive move to expand beyond his Fatorda stronghold, announcing his party’s full-scale entry into Margao ahead of the 2026 municipal elections. The former minister revealed that GFP will contest all 25 wards—spanning Fatorda, Margao, and Curtorim—in the upcoming Margao Municipal Council polls, positioning this civic battle as a testing ground for the 2027 Assembly elections. “This isn’t just about municipal polls. My entry into Margao is the beginning of GFP’s presence in a constituency we intend to contest in…