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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has stepped up its enforcement against food safety violations, ordering the closure of six food establishments in Anjuna following a surveillance drive that uncovered unhygienic conditions and regulatory lapses. The inspection covered 13 food businesses, including restaurants, bakeries and chicken slaughter units, as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Of the establishments inspected, three chicken slaughter units were directed to suspend operations after officials found them operating in unhygienic conditions and without mandatory No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the village panchayat and the Health…

Tehran: Iran has issued a strong warning that no country in the Gulf region will be allowed to export oil if Tehran is prevented from selling its own crude, signalling a further escalation in tensions with the United States over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the situation in the strategically important waterway would not return to prewar conditions, adding that lasting security in the region could only be achieved without the presence of American forces. He described the conflict as an “all or none” situation and warned that if Iran’s security…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Ishita Colaso, Ruhaan Shaikh, Yug Prabhu, Sachi Dessai, Ashank Dalvi and Shaurya Dessai emerged as champions in their respective categories at the 6th Naguesh and Sushila Verenkar Memorial Table Tennis Ranking Tournament held at the Chandor Club Multipurpose Hall. Organised by Chandor Club under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association, the tournament witnessed exciting contests across multiple age group categories, with young paddlers delivering impressive performances. In the Under 15 finals, Ruhaan Shaikh defeated Vedant Wagle 3-1 to win the Boys’ title, while Ishita Colaso produced a dominant display to beat Sachi Dessai 3-0 and…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A dispute over a gaushala at Zambaulim has snowballed into a major controversy after the Dhyan Foundation alleged that temporary shelters housing rescued cattle were demolished during the night, leaving several cows injured and many others running into the nearby forest. Police have registered an FIR following a complaint by the organisation, while the temple Devasthan has categorically denied any involvement in the incident. The controversy traces its origins to the relocation of around 300 rescued cattle to a newly developed gaushala in Zambaulim. The Dhyan Foundation maintains that the cattle were shifted only after securing a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Pratik P. Naik Borkar, Komal Kothari, Priyansh Sawant Dessai and Saachi Sinai Kenkre emerged as the standout performers by winning two titles each at the All Goa Open Under 11 and Under 13 Badminton Tournament held at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim. Organised by the Salcete Badminton Club under the aegis of the Goa Badminton Association and powered by Model Margao, the tournament showcased the state’s rising badminton talent through a series of competitive matches. Saachi Sinai Kenkre enjoyed an impressive campaign by winning the Girls’ Singles Under 11 title before teaming up with Yashika…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Youth leader Prabhav Naik has condemned the defacement of the historic Lohia Maidan in Margao, describing the graffiti on the monument as an act of vandalism and a serious insult to one of Goa’s most significant heritage sites. Reacting to the graffiti, reportedly painted on the backdrop wall and stage skirting during the night of July 19, Naik demanded an immediate investigation and strict action against those responsible. He said the culprits must be identified and prosecuted to prevent similar incidents at heritage monuments. Naik alleged that the incident reflects the administration’s failure to protect and preserve…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Wednesday chaired an inter-departmental alignment meeting at Mantralaya to accelerate the implementation of the Goa Sustainable Agriculture Action Plan (GSAAP) 2025 under the CM-Krishi SAMPARK Goa (Sustainable Agriculture Market Partnership for Access, Reach & Knowledge) initiative. The meeting focused on advancing the state’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Swayampurna Goa, and the Goa State Amrit Kaal Agriculture Policy 2025 through better coordination among government departments and implementing agencies. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed all departments to work in close coordination with implementing agencies and support partners to ensure the timely…