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Team Goemkarponn MUMBAI: In a strategic move to diversify its leadership, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is embracing a new era by appointing representatives from lesser-known cricketing states to key positions. This shift is marked by the recent appointments of Devajit Saikia from Assam as secretary and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia from Chhattisgarh as treasurer. Now, Rohan Desai, the current secretary of the Goa Cricket Association, has taken up on the role of BCCI joint secretary, further solidifying this trend. This development not only reflects a change in leadership but also signals a broader strategy to empower…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Electricity Department EE Kashinath Shetye today has filed a police complaint at Panaji police station against Omkar Durbhatkar, Yash Phadte, Sudir Tari & Yogesh Patil for alleged criminal trespass into Electricity department property at Bogda-Vasco with intent to commit offence or to intimidate, insult officers. Speaking to media, Shetye said that he will take the issue to its logical conclusion following yesterday’s incident. He stated that he will proceed to court if the authorities fail to file an FIR based on his complaint. Furthermore, Shetye said that he intends to file a defamation case against Mormugao…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a display of skill and strategy, Calangute Veterans secured a decisive 2-0 victory over Vasco Veterans, propelling them into the quarterfinals of the 10th Fatorda Veterans Football Tournament. This match, organized by Fatorda Veterans at Don Bosco Oratory Ground in Fatorda, showcased an attacking style of play from both teams, with Calangute Veterans capitalizing on their chances to emerge victorious. Seby Vaz’s outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award, highlighting his crucial role in the win. The match was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams, with each side employing an…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As a part of its outreach to the States, The Hotel Association of India (HAI) the apex, national body of Indian hospitality met the Chief Minister of Goa, Hon’ble Dr Pramod Sawant to discuss issues related to Goa tourism particularly those that directly concern hotels. HAI President Mr K. B Kachru accompanied by Mr. M.P. Bezbaruah Secretary General, Mr. Nikhil Sharma Managing Director and Area Senior Vice President (ASVP) for South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, Mr. Vinayak Albuquerque, Director Alcon Victor Group, and Mr. Jack Ajit Sukhija, President of Travel and Tourism Association of Goa and discussed…

*18,871 students to answer SSC exams across 32 centres across Goa Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The SSC (Class X) Examination of March 2025 has commenced from today. The examination will be held till March 21. There are 9,574 more girls than boys taking the test, compared to 9,297 total. There will be 32 locations for the exam, which starts at 9.30 am. The SSC test will start with an English paper on March 1 and a Hindi paper on March 3, according to the Board’s final schedule. March 5 is the day for the third language, March 7 for social science…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Two more people have been taken into custody by the Cyber Crime Police in relation to the digital arrest scam, in which scammers impersonating Delhi Crime Branch police defrauded a 68-year-old woman out of Rs 1 crore. There are now seven accused people in jail after the recent arrests of Rakesh Patil and Sachin Patil, both of whom reside in Raigad, Maharashtra. They have connections to a hawala network and operated mule bank accounts for money transfers. Consequently, our team went to Mumbai on February 26 and took them into custody. Rahul Gupta, Superintendent of Police (Cyber…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Transport Department has been tightening down on private automobiles being hired out to visitors after restricting rental vehicles to operating solely from their registered business locations. Violations would result in a Rs 10,000 punishment and registration suspension, the government stated in a public notification. Recurring violations will result in the permission or registration being revoked. In Goa, it has been noted that transport vehicles and private vehicles with white plates that do not have the proper authorization are being used illegally as rent-a-cabs. Such unapproved activities are against the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 and the…