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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: IM Ayush Sharma (FIDE rating 2469, Madhya Pradesh) emerged victorious in the Late Shri Manohar Parrikar 3rd Goa International Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament 2025, scoring an impressive 8.5 points out of 10 rounds. The tournament, held from January 11 to 19, 2025, at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Taleigao, Goa, witnessed intense competition from top-rated chess players from around the globe. IM Slizhevsky Alexander (FIDE rating 2340, Russia) secured the second position with 8 points, while IM Tologon Tegin Semetei (FIDE rating 2351, Kyrgyzstan) finished in third place with 7.5 points. The 4th to 7th…

Mumbai: United Breweries Limited (UBL), the country’s largest beer manufacturer, part of the HEINEKEN Company, expanded its Kingfisher brand portfolio with the launch of Kingfisher Flavours, introducing two variants- Lemon Masala and Mango Berry Twist. The flavours are inspired by the dynamic energy of Indian street culture and offer consumers a distinctive and modern twist on beer. The launch enhances Kingfisher’s iconic status and redefines beer experience in the flavoured beer category. Kingfisher Flavours is a result of innovation merged with consumer preferences for premium beer experiences. The street-inspired themes of Lemon Masala and Mango Berry Twist stood out as…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant achievement, North Goa Police has uncovered a multi-crore scam operated by individuals posing as hotel operators, who duped unsuspecting tourists by exploiting loopholes on renowned booking platforms such as Booking.com. This fraudulent operation, active since 2022, deceived tourists by listing non-existent properties for rent and collecting advance payments through multiple bank accounts. Goa Police had recently received several complaints regarding online fraud targeting tourists. Victims reported being duped by fake villa listings on platforms such as Booking.com, where they were asked to pay advances for non-existent properties. Initial investigations have revealed that over 500…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: Former Dy Chief Minister Babu Ajgaonkar today has reiterated that he will contest the upcoming Assembly election from the Pernem constituency. “100% I will contest from Pernem constituency in 2027 Goa Assembly elections, show must go on,” said Ajgaonkar “I will contest 2027 Goa Assembly Polls from Pernem constituency at any cost, now it is for the party to give me a ticket. I am a loyal soldier of the BJP,” he added He further that he was born in Margao but his Karmabhoomi is Pernem. He said there is no issue of local candidates in his…

Team Goemkarponn DIVAR: Residents of Divar Island’s Goltim-Navelim (Piedade) panchayat came together to protest the government’s plan to make Divar a tourist village. Plans for major housing developments, especially those with more than 12 apartments, including ones with swimming pools, were overwhelmingly rejected by the people. According to Mario Pinto, the sarpanch of Goltim-Navelim, the hamlet does not currently have any commercial or big projects underway. He claimed that although the administration had made a proposal, the panchayat had already rejected it. “The locals oppose Divar becoming into a tourist destination. We oppose changes that alter the character of our…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Department has clarified that no permission or approval was granted by the department for paragliding activities at the Keri plateau. The said activity was being conducted illegally and without any authorization. We are saddened by the tragic loss of lives in this incident and express our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The department reiterates its commitment to ensuring that all tourism-related activities in the state adhere strictly to safety regulations and licensing norms. We urge tourists and operators to ensure that only licensed and authorized services are utilized to prevent such…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco Police have arrested Prasanna Akhadkar (32), a driver with the Goa Police Department, following a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued by the Additional Sessions Judge, Margao. Akhadkar, a resident of Navta, Cortalim, was convicted in a criminal case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Akhadkar, who was currently posted on a robot vehicle at the Maina Curtorim Police Station, had been directed by the court to pay compensation of ₹3,20,000 in a cheque bounce case. Failing to do so, he was sentenced to simple imprisonment of one year. Sources at Vasco Police revealed that the…