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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The semi-finals of the Goa Premier Division One-Day League 2025–26 delivered intense cricketing action, with Geno Sports Club and Salgaocar Cricket Club advancing to the final after two gripping encounters. At the GCA Academy Ground in Porvorim, the clash between Margao Cricket Club and Geno Sports Club turned into a dramatic contest that went down to a Super Over. Margao posted a competitive total of 257 in 39.5 overs, built on a solid middle-order effort. Captain Rajshekhar Harikant contributed a steady 56, while Deepraj Gaonkar led the charge with an aggressive 80 off 57 deliveries. Late cameos…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president Amit Patkar has raised concerns over the absence of basic safety measures at popular water bodies across the state, as rising temperatures draw large crowds to lakes, springs and waterfalls. In a statement, Patkar questioned Chief Minister Pramod Sawant over what he described as administrative inaction at sites that are already identified as high-footfall areas. “If these locations are known to attract large numbers of visitors, why is there no police presence? Why are trained lifesaving guards not deployed? Where is disaster management on the ground?” he asked. Patkar criticised what he…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Konkan Railway Corporation Limited has announced additional Summer Special Trains between Madgaon Junction Railway Station and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to cater to the increased passenger rush during the Summer Season 2026. According to a press release issued by KRCL, Train No. 01104 Madgaon Junction – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Special will depart from Madgaon at 10:00 am on April 30, 2026, and reach Mumbai at 10:05 pm the same day. The return service, Train No. 01103 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Madgaon Junction Special, will leave Mumbai at 10:55 pm on April 30 and arrive in Madgaon at 12:50…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: Archdiocese of Goa and Daman ordained 12 new priests during a solemn ceremony held at the historic Se Cathedral on Wednesday evening. The ordination ceremony took place at 3.30 pm and was led by Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao in the presence of Auxiliary Bishop Simao Fernandes and Agnelo Pinheiro. The newly ordained priests are Cidroy Fernandes from Mandrem, Bevan Rebello from Galgibaga, Aaron Dsouza from Colvale, Nion Colaco from Nuvem, Canjoy Fernandes from Velim, Valancio Fernandes from Santa Cruz, Elidio Noronha from Salvador do Mundo, Lindon Sequeira and Dion Rodrigues from Navelim, Sanvy Cardoso from Utorda,…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Sanatan Sanstha has denied allegations circulating on social media that it had organised a programme featuring Gautam Khattar and has filed a police complaint at the Ponda Police Station against individuals allegedly spreading defamatory and false claims against the organisation. Addressing the media, Mr. Chetan Rajhans, National Spokesperson of Sanatan Sanstha, stated that attempts were being made over the past few days to create religious tension in Goa in connection with remarks made by Gautam Khattar regarding St. Francis Xavier. Rajhans alleged that certain anti-social elements were unnecessarily targeting Sanatan Sanstha by linking it to the controversy.…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna V. Salkar on Wednesday inaugurated the construction of a rock bouldering and retaining wall at a landslide-prone stretch near Khapreshwar Temple at Baina, aiming to protect houses and residents in the vulnerable Islampur area. The project, undertaken through the Water Resources Department (WRD), comes as a long-awaited safety measure for locals who have lived under the constant threat of landslides for over a decade. The area had witnessed a major landslide incident in 2014, raising serious concerns about the stability of the slope and the safety of nearby homes. Addressing residents and officials at…

Team Goemkarponn PStrengthening Goa’s commitment to efficient and citizen-focused governance, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the new premises of the Directorate of Transport at Porvorim today. The modern facility reflects the Government’s continued focus on building citizen-centric infrastructure and enhancing accessibility to essential services. Designed to support faster operations and seamless public interaction, the new Directorate building is expected to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the Transport Department. With a strong push towards digital governance, a majority of services are now available online, making them more accessible, transparent, and time-efficient for citizens. Speaking at the inauguration, CM Dr.…