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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has announced the enforcement of its annual fishing ban along the state’s coastline and territorial waters, effective from June 1 to July 31, 2025, in a bid to protect marine biodiversity and ensure sustainable fishing practices. As per a notification issued by the Directorate of Fisheries, the ban applies to all fishing operations involving mechanically propelled vessels as well as the use of trawl nets and purse seine nets. The restrictions are imposed under the Goa Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980, which mandates a seasonal halt to certain types of fishing during the monsoon…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Shiroda Youth Club secured their place in the finals of the 33rd Arlem Rolling Trophy Inter-Village Football Tournament, defeating St. Anthony Club, Assolda, 2-1 in the first semifinal held on Saturday at the Raia Panchayat Ground. The tournament is organized by the Arlem Youth Association (AYA). The match kicked off at a frenetic pace, with both teams displaying early intent to score. Shiroda YC capitalized on their attacking momentum, striking twice within the opening minutes. Danel Cruz opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, followed by a quick second from Dadapeer Patil in the 7th minute, putting…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant crackdown on excise duty evasion, Goa Excise authorities have intercepted an illegal consignment of premium liquor brands allegedly smuggled into the state by a Haryana-based distribution firm. The seizure, valued at around ₹75 lakh, could have caused revenue losses exceeding ₹1 crore had the operation gone undetected. The bust occurred at the Patradevi checkpost when a truck bearing Haryana registration was stopped for inspection. The vehicle was falsely declared to be carrying a consignment “for Customs,” but officials found retail-sized bottles—mostly 750 ml or less—instead of the 1-litre bottles mandated for duty-free or customs-bound…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Medical College & Hospitals (GMC) successfully organized the 5th season of its Inter-Departmental Football League Tournament and Women’s Tiebreaker on 11th May 2025 at the GMC Athletic Stadium, Bambolim, Goa. The tournament, which began in 2019 under the visionary leadership of Dean Prof. Dr. Shivanand Bandekar, continues to promote camaraderie, fitness, and team spirit among healthcare professionals. The men’s championship saw a thrilling final, with the Dean’s Office team, League Legends, clinching the title. Boom Boom Neuro finished as the runners-up after a competitive run in the league. In the women’s category, a special tiebreaker event…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a dramatic turn of events, Dr. Deepak Sondhi, a Navi Mumbai-based doctor, has filed a police complaint against a family from Dapot-Maxem for trespassing on a bungalow he has been in possession of for over a year, and for allegedly assaulting his staff. According to a report from the Canacona Police, the incident occurred on April 13, 2025, when Savio Wency Carneiro, Julie Carneiro, and other unnamed individuals forcibly entered the bungalow at Dapot, Maxem. Dr. Sondhi, who had made a payment of Rs. 43,00,000to Julie Carneiro as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for…

In an age dominated by instant reactions, social media rage, and performative patriotism, national security decisions are increasingly being subjected to knee-jerk public opinion. The recent military operation – Operation Sindoor- launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, once again brought to the fore the contradictions, impatience, and emotional volatility of public discourse in India. The government of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took decisive action that many believed was long overdue. And yet, ironically, the same voices that demanded immediate retaliation were the first to criticize the ceasefire that followed. This oscillation in public opinion raises…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Kamal Datta, IFS, visited the State award-winning Shristhal Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) and explored several iconic trees and ritualistic sites in the village. The visit was accompanied by Deputy Conservator of Forests South Goa Division, Santosh Kumar Reddy, and Canacona Sub Divisional Forest Officer, Harsh Fadke. During the visit, Datta met with the Shristhal BMC and discussed various topics related to biodiversity conservation. He expressed appreciation for the BMC’s ongoing efforts and assured full support for future biodiversity projects. Datta’s tour included visits to several significant sites, such as ‘Ghodepaik,’ a…