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Team Goemkarponn Peddem: Former India internationals Nikhil Kanetkar, Upendra Fadnis, Jaison Xavier, and Amrish Shinde headlined Day 2 of the 47th Indian Masters National Badminton Championship 2025 at Peddem, delivering commanding performances to storm into the main draw. Kanetkar, partnering with Upendra Fadnis (Maharashtra/Karnataka), dominated Govind M.K. and Dhinakar Shanka with a 15-11, 15-2 win in the Men’s Doubles 45+ category. Xavier, alongside Amrish Shinde (Gujarat/Kerala), was equally ruthless, dismantling Rajan Chandvaskar and Sandeep D. (Maharashtra) 15-4, 15-5 in the Men’s Doubles 50+ qualification round. The tournament also saw strong performances from Goa’s top shuttlers, keeping local fans engaged with…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Along with illegally stopping and parking on the main road near the Old Market Circle-Margao KTC bus stop, Transport Department (Enforcement) officials took action against an interstate bus of for carrying unauthorized goods. When a group of RTO officials reached the location, they boarded the interstate bus as it was getting goods out of the car. RTO officials insisted that, aside from passenger bags, it is unlawful to transport goods on interstate buses. According to sources, the RTO has made the decision to notify other interstate buses about the limitations on the vehicles’ ability to transport goods.

Team Goemkarponn MERCES: A minor in legal trouble has been sent to Apna Ghar, Merces, for using a metal pipe to attack a carpenter. Dinesh Metri, a resident of Dicarpali, Navelim, filed a complaint, which led the Maina Curtorim police to open a case. The child allegedly assaulted carpenter Hasmat Razaq, who lived in Don Khuris, Sao Jose De Areal, while he was employed at the complainant’s store, “DD Furniture’s House.” The carpenter suffered severe head injuries in the assault with the metal pipe.

“One glaring example of this pricing dilemma is the taxi service in Goa, which has long garnered a negative reputation among tourists. Despite government calls for taxi services to transition to app-based systems to improve transparency and reduce costs, many operators remain resistant to change. This rigidity not only frustrates visitors but also diminishes the overall appeal of travelling in Goa. The food scene is another area of concern. Beach shacks, which were historically celebrated for offering fresh, affordable seafood in picturesque settings, have seen their prices skyrocket. A simple fish plate can now cost around 1,000 rupees, making it…

Akshaya Patra begins its services in Goa with the newly launched kitchen, strengthening its commitment to the Government of India’s PM POSHAN Abhiyaan. The Foundation will serve freshly cooked, hygienic and nutritious mid-day meals to beneficiary children in the state to support the Government of Goa’s efforts in the school nutrition sector. Team Goemkarponn Panjim: Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated The Akshaya Patra Foundation’s new centralised kitchen in a ceremony held at the premises in Pilerne Industrial Estate in North Goa today. In addition to the necessary permissions, the Government of Goa has generously provided the…

*Local Bus Services Resume Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The NH-66 from O’Coqueiro junction towards Nexa Showroom Porvorim which was temporarily closed for heavy vehicles last week is now open for all traffic. Local route buses will ply normally on NH 66 from O’Coquiero junction towards Mapusa side starting today. Local bus operators to take note of the same. We encourage all the local bus operators to use NH 66 to avoid further congestion on CHOGM road. Commuters are relieved by this decision, particularly in light of the interruption that affected everyday travel. Starting today, local route buses in particular will resume…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Drishti Marine lifesavers remained vigilant during the extended Holi weekend, reuniting four missing children with their parents, providing first aid to beachgoers following a dog bite and stingray contact, and carrying out both single and double rescues along the state’s coastline. Calangute Beach: A seven-year-old boy from Karnataka, who was separated from his parents, was handed over to lifesavers by a tourist. Public announcements were made along the beach, alerting the boy’s parents and he was reunited with them after following official protocol. Baina Beach: A lifesaver spotted an unescorted five-year-old child at Baina beach. The child…