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Team Goemkarponn Verna: A woman aged approximately 60 years died in a road accident at Seraulim in the early hours of Sunday. The incident occurred around 12:10 AM when a TATA Nexon (registration GA08AB1937), driven by Mr. Vigan Dias (35), a resident of Verna, allegedly struck the pedestrian while proceeding from Fr. Agnel Ashram junction towards Verna. According to the police, Mr. Dias appeared at Verna Police Station shortly after the incident and reported that the pedestrian had hit the left side rear-view mirror of his vehicle. Upon verification, the police found an unconscious and seriously injured woman lying by…

The Mhadei River, often called the lifeline of North Goa, is not just a waterbody—it is the cultural, ecological, and economic artery of an entire region. Its forests shelter endangered species, its springs feed wildlife sanctuaries, and its waters sustain farming and drinking water supply for thousands. So, when a scientific report from the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) suggests that Karnataka’s proposed diversion of water from Kalasa and Bhandura tributaries will have only a “minor” or “localized” impact on the Mhadei ecosystem, it is not surprising that Goans have reacted with outrage and suspicion. The controversial study, published in…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Saturday clarified that the state government and the Mhadei Water Disputes Tribunal have not sought any report from the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) regarding the Mhadei river dispute, distancing the state administration from a recent report attributed to the institute. “It may be their independent report. There is no connection with the government or the Supreme Court case,” said CM Sawant, addressing concerns over the report’s impact on the ongoing legal and environmental battle surrounding the Mhadei river. The Chief Minister reaffirmed Goa’s government’s commitment to protecting the river,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a directive instructing senior IAS officer Sanjit Rodrigues to report immediately to the Union Territory of Ladakh for administrative duties. The directive comes with a strong warning that failure to comply will attract disciplinary proceedings, including the imposition of major penalties under the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules. Rodrigues, has reportedly not taken charge of his new post in Ladakh despite prior orders. The Ministry has emphasized the binding nature of the transfer and underscored that any further delay or refusal will be treated as insubordination. According to…

New Delhi: Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has weighed in on India’s ongoing search for a new Test captain following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Speaking on the latest episode of The ICC Review with host Sanjana Ganesan, Shastri suggested that the team should focus on grooming young talent rather than burdening star pacer Jasprit Bumrah with captaincy duties. “Jasprit would have been the obvious choice after the Australia series,” Shastri said. “But I do not want Jasprit to be made captain and then you lose him as a bowler.” The 31-year-old Bumrah has led India…

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa showcased his exceptional skill and resilience to win his first-ever tournament on the Grand Chess Tour by triumphing at the Superbet Classic held in Bucharest, Romania. The young Indian star secured the title after a fierce tiebreak against France’s Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Iran’s Alireza Firouzja. In the final classical round, Praggnanandhaa drew with Armenian-American GM Levon Aronian, ensuring a three-way tie for first place, with all three leaders—Praggnanandhaa, Vachier-Lagrave, and Firouzja—finishing on 5.5 points. This led to a thrilling rapid tiebreaker featuring five-minute games with a two-second increment per move. Praggnanandhaa began the tiebreak facing Firouzja with…

New Delhi: Neeraj Chopra finally crossed the elusive 90-meter mark with a throw of 90.23m but had to settle for second place behind Germany’s Julian Weber in a thrilling men’s javelin event at the Doha leg of the Diamond League on Friday. The 27-year-old Indian, a double Olympic medallist, marked a significant milestone by joining the elite group of javelin throwers who have surpassed 90 meters—a list led by his coach, Jan Zelezny of the Czech Republic. Chopra became the third Asian and 25th overall to achieve this feat. Despite Chopra’s strong performance, Weber edged ahead with a final throw…