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Kolkata: Defending Champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will lock horns with former champions Bengaluru FC in the second semi-final of the 133rd Durand Cup which will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday. Mohun Bagan SG overcame Punjab FC 6-5 in a thrilling sudden death after both teams were locked 3-3 in regulation time at Jamshedpur. The defending champions will be excited to return back to their ‘home ground’ for the semis against 2022 champions Bengaluru FC. On the other hand, a 95th-minute strike from Jorge Pereyra Diaz ensured Bengaluru FC clinched a narrow 1-0…

Paris: The Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday with a spectacular opening ceremony in a city still on a high after the highly successful Olympics. A new generation of Paralympians will join seasoned veterans competing in many of the same venues that hosted Olympic sports. A total of 18 of the 35 Olympic venues will be used for the Paralympics, which run until September 8, including the Grand Palais which scored rave reviews for its hosting of the fencing and taekwondo under an ornate roof. The La Defense Arena is back as well, hosting the 141 gold-medal events in para-swimming, as…

The demise of Francisco Monte D’Cruz has left a deep void in the political landscape of Goa. Monte D’Cruz was not just a leader; he was a visionary who left an indelible mark on Goan sports. His unwavering commitment and foresight in the construction of the Nehru Stadium at Fatorda catapulted Goa into the limelight of the sports world. In a time when political leaders were often associated with sluggish development and empty promises, Monte D’Cruz was a shining exception. He defied the norms and constructed the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in a mere 180 days. This remarkable feat stands…

New Delhi: Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley has rubbished reports suggesting that he might become the next BCCI secretary if Jay Shah is elected chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). There have been reports that the current BCCI secretary Jay Shah is likely to be appointed as the next chairman of ICC as Greg Barclay has decided not to seek another tenure as chief of ICC. Last week, Greg Barclay officially informed the ICC board that he will step down from his role as the ICC chairperson when his tenure concludes in November. Barclay, who…

Goemakpronn desk PANAJI: The Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (Goa-IPB), Government of Goa is the State Nodal Agency and has been mandated to implement reforms identified under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) in the State. To enhance the business ecosystem in the Country and in respective States/UT’s, the Department for Promotion of Industry, and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued specific directions in the implementation cycle of Ease of Doing Business 2024. Considering the above, Government of Goa has made the following changes in the G2B services ecosystem: 1.     Enabling PAN Number as Unique Business Identifier: To bring about the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: AAP Goa President Amit Palekar today has filed a petition before the High Court of Bombay at Goa challenging Ponda Court’s order cancelling his bail for violating bail conditions in the Banastari accident case. The hearing in the case has been kept Wednesday. On Monday, the District and Additional Session Court in Ponda cancelled the bail of Amit Palekar, Goa AAP’s chief advocate in the Banastarim accident case. The arguments in the case were heard last Friday, and the Court’s order was issued on Monday. On August 21, the Crime Branch filed a motion in court to…

Geomkarponn desk PANAJI: Tiatr Academy of Goa in collaboration with Kala Academy Goa is organizing the 4th All Goa Inter Collegiate/ HSS Tiatr Competition 2024-25 from August 28, 2024, from 3.30 pm onwards at Dinaath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir. The inaugural function will be held on August 28, 2024, at 3.15 p.m. Shri. Sagun Velip, Director of Art & Culture / President of TAG and Shri. Arvind Khutkar, Member Secretary of Kala Academy Goa will grace the function. On August 28, 2024, the Tiatr “Uddtta To Bhuddtta” directed by Antonet De Souza will be performed at DCT’s S.S. Dempo College of Commerce…