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Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: In the wake of the recent stampede during the Devi Lairai Jatra, the temple committee has imposed strict entry restrictions for the upcoming fifth day of the annual festival. Temple Committee President Dinanath Goankar announced on Monday that no outside devotees will be allowed to participate on the fifth day of the Jatra, with access restricted exclusively to the ‘Chowgules’—a traditional group associated with the rituals. “As a precautionary measure, we have also instructed the Mamlatdar to ensure all stalls are removed from the temple premises up to the site of the stampede incident by tomorrow afternoon,”…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed that the fact-finding committee investigating the Shirgao Lairai Zatra fire incident will not be submitting its report today. However, preliminary interactions with the families of the deceased and others affected have already revealed critical areas needing administrative improvement. “After speaking to the families and various stakeholders, we have realized that there are certain things at the administrative level that need to be streamlined,” Sawant said. The Chief Minister did not elaborate on the specific shortcomings but assured that the state government is committed to addressing systemic gaps that may have contributed to…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane confirmed that three out of five critically injured patients from the tragic stampede incident at Shirgao Lairai Zatra are showing signs of improvement. The remaining two continue to be in a critical but stable condition at Goa Medical College (GMC). Rane visited the victims at GMC and personally reviewed their condition. “Utmost care is being taken in their treatment,” he said, adding that Code Red Goa, the hospital’s emergency response protocol, has been activated to manage the situation. Under Code Red, senior doctors and clinical heads led by the Dean of GMC are…

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins expressed disappointment after his team’s 38-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in Match 51 of the IPL 2025, which all but eliminated them from playoff contention. Despite the loss, Cummins remains optimistic, stating that there is still “some hope” for the franchise’s future. Gujarat Titans posted a formidable total of 224/6 in the first innings, thanks to half-centuries from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler. SRH’s chase fell short, despite a valiant 74-run knock by Abhishek Sharma, finishing at 186/6. Sunrisers Hyderabad have won just three out of their 10 games so far, and their…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: A stampede at Devi Lairai temple in Shirgao claimed the lives of at least six people and left more than 80 injured last night. The incident occurred during a major religious procession, the Lairai Devi Jatra, which takes place annually at the temple. Thousands of devotees had gathered for the event, which is held in honor of Goddess Lairai, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, as part of a traditional celebration. The temple grounds were packed with devotees from across Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, as part of the elaborate religious festival. Authorities had taken extensive security measures, including…

Team Goemkarponn SHIRGAO: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) expressed shock and sadness over the tragic loss of life following the stampede at the Lairai Jatra in Shirgao. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of several devotees and injuries to many others, has raised serious concerns about the government’s handling of crowd control and emergency response during the event. State President Adv. Amit Palekar, along with other AAP leaders, visited the victims’ families and offered their condolences. “We pray for the strength of the bereaved families, and we stand with them in this moment of grief,” said Palekar. The party…

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has addressed the heated exchange he had with on-field umpires during his team’s IPL 2024 match against Rajasthan Royals, emphasizing that such emotions are natural when players invest wholeheartedly in the game. The incident occurred during the 17th over when a delivery by Mohit Sharma to RR’s Sanju Samson was initially called a wide by the on-field umpire. After a review, the third umpire overturned the decision, prompting a reversal back to the original call. Gill, visibly frustrated, engaged in an animated discussion with the umpires over the inconsistent decision-making process. Reflecting on…