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New Delhi: The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified for the sixth consecutive night as American forces expanded their air campaign, striking key infrastructure across southern Iran, including bridges, an airport, railway facilities and other strategic locations. The latest wave of attacks reportedly killed at least seven people in Hormozgan province and caused widespread damage to transportation and utility networks. The airstrikes targeted several coastal cities and islands, including Ahvaz, Qeshm, Bushehr, Dashti, Bostan, Sirik and Bandar-e-Lengeh. Three bridges near Bandar-e-Khamir were hit, while the Tapeh Allah Akbar neighbourhood in Bandar Abbas also came under attack. An airport…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa put up a determined fight but fell 32 runs short against Chandigarh in a high scoring encounter in the CAP Under 19 Men’s Inter State One Day Tournament, also known as the Siechem Trophy 2026, at Siechem CAP Ground 2 on Thursday. After winning the toss, Goa chose to bowl first but struggled to contain Chandigarh’s batting lineup, which posted a commanding 363 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was built around two outstanding centuries. Rupesh Yadav played a superb knock of 116 from 94 balls, while Rithwik Sood matched him with an…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Congress on Friday staged a public protest against the poor condition of the Chaudi Municipal Fish Market, demanding immediate action to restore hygiene and provide basic facilities for vendors and consumers. Protesters gathered outside the market and later gheraoed the Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) Chief Officer, seeking clarity on the timeline for improving the market, which they described as unsafe, unhygienic and a health hazard. The demonstrators alleged that the market has long been plagued by foul odour, accumulated waste, poor sanitation and deteriorating infrastructure, creating an unhealthy environment for fish vendors and the public. They…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) has significantly reduced its pending caseload by resolving 24 matters through faster hearings and follow-up inquiries, while broadening its intervention in issues affecting children’s safety, education and well-being. The Commission said it inherited 46 pending cases after assuming office. During the months of March, April and May, it received six additional complaints, taking the total number of cases before it to 52. The complaints covered a variety of child rights concerns, including allegations of corporal punishment, custody-related disputes, domestic conflicts affecting children, physical and psychological abuse, neglect,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant policy decision, the Goa government has notified fresh rules prohibiting individuals below the age of 21 from entering casino gaming areas, while simultaneously tightening enforcement against operators who fail to pay their annual licence fees on time. The amendments, notified by the Home Department, make it compulsory for casino licensees to prevent anyone under 21 years from accessing designated gaming areas where slot machines, electronic gaming devices and table games are operated in five-star hotels and offshore casino vessels. Although persons below 21 may enter a casino vessel, they will not be allowed inside…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has decided to continue financial assistance to the defunct Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. (SSSKL), extending the grant-in-aid scheme for another year to support salary payments and other essential expenditure despite the factory remaining non-operational. The extension, which will remain in force till March 31, 2027, was notified by Director of Agriculture Chandrahas Dessai. The cooperative sugar factory has remained closed since the 2019-20 crushing season, with no decision yet on its proposed revival. Since the financial assistance scheme was introduced in 2020, the State is estimated to have spent nearly Rs 35 crore…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a remarkable journey marked by academic excellence and a commitment to national service, Goa’s former NEET topper Lt Abhida Barretto has been commissioned as a Medical Officer in the Indian Army after completing her MBBS from the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. A native of Muthal-Sadolxem in Canacona, Barretto had secured the highest rank in Goa in the NEET examination, making her eligible for admission to leading medical institutions, including AIIMS and JIPMER. However, she chose AFMC, driven by her ambition to combine a career in medicine with service in the armed forces. Although she…