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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Court of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, North Goa, has issued a notice allowing candidates whose applications were rejected for various posts to raise objections within a specified timeframe. As per the notification, applicants who figure in the rejected lists released earlier this month for the posts of Peon (MTS), Watchman (MTS), and Lower Division Clerk (LDC) can submit representations if they wish to challenge the decision. Candidates must provide supporting documents and submit their claims in person at the court office within seven days, with the final deadline set for April 22, 2026, during…

New Delhi: India is set to experience a five day spell of rising temperatures and heatwave like conditions between April 24 and April 28, with different regions facing shifting hotspots rather than a single widespread extreme event. While much of the country remains under moderate heat watch, certain areas in the east, northeast and southern peninsula are expected to face more intense conditions with higher health risks. The heat pattern begins with localized stress on April 24, particularly in parts of the northeast and southern Tamil Nadu, where elevated temperatures may pose increased risk. Most other regions are expected to…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: A meeting of the District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) focusing on mental health and suicide prevention in higher education institutions was convened under the leadership of District Magistrate, South Goa, Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, at the Kushavati district headquarters. The session, held in the presence of Director of Higher Education Bhushan Savaikar, brought together representatives from multiple departments including Health, Social Welfare, Law, Tribal Welfare, Technical Education, and the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour (IPHB). Faculty members and the Director of BITS Pilani also participated in the review. During the meeting, BITS Pilani showcased a series…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A high-level meeting to assess measures for managing and controlling the stray dog population was convened under the chairmanship of Additional Collector–II, South Goa, Ramesh Gaonkar, at the Kushavati district headquarters, in line with directions issued by the Supreme Court in a suo motu matter. The review was held in the presence of the Deputy Collector, South Goa–II, and brought together senior officials including the Additional Director of the Directorate of Higher Education, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Mamlatdars, Block Development Officers, and representatives from key departments such as Transport, Kadamba Transport Corporation, Urban Development, and airport authorities. During the…

New Delhi: A remarkable performance at the 24th National Para Athletics Championship has propelled 20 year old javelin thrower Haney into the spotlight, strengthening his ambitions for future international success. Competing in the F37 category, he registered an impressive throw of 58.80 metres, the farthest recorded globally in his category, though it does not qualify as an official world record due to the event not being recognised by the International Paralympic Committee. Despite the lack of formal recognition, the achievement has significantly boosted Haney’s confidence as he prepares for major upcoming events, including the 2026 Asian Para Games and the…

New Delhi: India’s men’s team began their Thomas Cup Finals campaign with a convincing 4-1 win over Canada, while the women’s side faced a narrow 2-3 defeat against hosts Denmark in the Uber Cup Finals. The men’s tie started with a setback as Lakshya Sen went down in a hard fought three game match against Victor Lai. However, India quickly bounced back through the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who delivered a dominant straight game victory to level the contest. Youngster Ayush Shetty then put India ahead with a composed win over Brian Yang, displaying control and…

New Delhi: The future of Ajit Agarkar as India’s chief selector has been the subject of discussion, especially with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 approaching. Addressing the speculation, Rajeev Shukla clarified that decisions regarding such key positions are made collectively by the board at the appropriate time. He indicated that the Board of Control for Cricket in India follows a structured approach, ensuring that any call is taken with the broader interests of Indian cricket in mind. For now, stability appears to be the priority, with Agarkar continuing in his role as chairman of the senior selection committee. Recent…