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Team Goemkarponn Margao: Fifteen-year-old Tithee Bhoomkar from Old Goa was the toast of the recently concluded Baale BPS Open 2025, winning treble honours including the ladies singles, ladies doubles and the girls under-18 crowns. Well-known Margao-based tennis coach Nishad Shevde also won the treble in the tournament winning the men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles titles. Niklesh Pednekar and Mahesh Pagadala paired up to win the maiden final of the Wheelchair Tennis Challenger event, held on the sidelines of the tournament, which was also held simultaneously at the B.P.S. courts in Margao. Tithee, a prominent young talent in Goa’s…

New Delhi: In the heart of Southeast Asia, a critical infrastructure project aimed at connecting India with Southeast Asia via land has hit a roadblock. The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral (IMTT) Highway, a 1,400-kilometer stretch, was envisioned to boost trade, tourism, and economic ties between India and Southeast Asia. However, the ongoing internal strife in Myanmar has brought the project to a standstill. As of July 2023, about 70% of the construction work had been completed, but the volatile situation in Myanmar has paused further progress. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the significance of the project, stating that practical solutions must…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Kukesh Rauta, the accused in sextortion cases involving Aldona’ MLA, has approached Bombay High Court at Goa pleading to quash FIR filed against him in connection with alleged case of extroting money. Rauta, Odisha native, was arrested by Crime Branch in December for eextorting Rs 5 lakh from a MLA Carlos Ferreira by morphing the legislator’s face in an obscene video. Ferreira had filed a complaint against Rauta, an Odisha native, who was accused of extorting money by threatening to expose a modified, pornographic film of the lawmaker. The MLA, who represents Congress from Aldona, claimed in…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a decision that underscores the challenges of balancing infrastructure development with environmental preservation, the High Court of Bombay at Goa has given the green light for the translocation of a centuries-old banyan tree to facilitate the construction of a six-lane elevated corridor on National Highway 66. This ruling, made on a recent Tuesday, comes as a significant development in the ongoing debate over the project’s environmental impact. The court’s decision sets a tight timeline for the tree’s relocation, mandating that it be moved between March 5 and 10, with strict adherence to expert guidelines. The High…

By Suraj Nandrekar In recent months, the idyllic village of Saligao in Goa has been shaken by a series of drug raids, revealing a disturbing trend: the illicit drug trade, once largely confined to the state’s bustling coastal areas, has seeped into its tranquil hinterland. Known for its rich cultural heritage and serene environment — highlighted by landmarks like the Mae de Deus church, the Sarvani temple, and the picturesque Salmona spring — Saligao is now grappling with a burgeoning drug problem that threatens to tarnish its reputation. Historically, the drug scene in Goa has revolved around the lively coastal…

On Tuesday, an unanticipated crisis unfolded in Goa, causing immense disruption not only to individuals but to the state’s entire economic fabric. The Goa Electricity Department undertook drastic measures to disconnect the Internet and television cables of major service providers, leaving businesses, hospitals, educational institutions, and media houses scrambling for connectivity. The action was initiated under the pretext of safety concerns regarding illegally placed fibre optic cables strung along electricity poles. The All Goa Internet Service Providers Association, representing internet service providers, had recently escalated a case to the Bombay High Court in Goa, appealing for a halt to these…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the vibrant setting of Goa’s Peddem Sports Complex, the ASHMITA Khelo India Pencak Silat Women’s League (West Zone) 2024-2025, held from February 21st to 23rd, 2025, witnessed a remarkable display of martial arts prowess. The event, which took place at the Badminton Hall, Mapusa, saw Goa’s athletes emerge as stars, clinching a total of 20 medals. This impressive haul not only underscores the state’s growing prowess in Pencak Silat but also highlights the dedication and skill of its athletes. The medal winners included Chrissie Fernandes, who secured a gold medal in the Tunggal Category for Sub-Juniors.…