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Team Goemkarponn BETIM: In the wake of the recent closure of the Old Mandovi Bridge, the North Goa District Congress Committee, along with the Saligao block Congress and the Goa Pradesh Youth Congress, has urged the River Navigation Department to increase ferry services between Betim and Panjim. This demand comes as commuters face significant delays and inconvenience due to the insufficient existing ferry services. On February 18, 2025, a memorandum was submitted to the Director of the River Navigation Department, emphasizing the urgent need to enhance ferry services. The letter, signed by Virendra Shirodkar, President of the North Goa District…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for laying underground electrical wires at Macasana, and stated that this will give major relief to people as it will provide an uninterrupted power supply to consumers by strengthening the power network. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao said that the current 10 transformers at Macasana will be upgraded to 200 KVA from 100 KVA, and two additional transformers will be installed, one in Modsai and the other in Sorla. “This work is expected to be completed by April 2025. So there will be no power cuts during…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Carnaval 2025 is all set to light up the streets with vibrant festivities, music, and merriment. The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa has announced the selection of Cleeven Mathew Fernandes as this year’s King Momo. Hailing from Benaulim, Cleeven Mathew Fernandes was selected from a total of four applicants after a screening process. The judging panel, comprising representatives of Panaji, Mapusa, Margao, and Vasco Carnival Committees; Director of Tourism, Kedar Naik; Managing Director, GTDC, Kuldeep Arolkar selected King Momo based on his personality, communication skills and presentation. General Manager, GTDC, Gavin Dias; Dy General Manager,…

It is an unfortunate reality that during instances when even one bridge is out of commission, the resulting overcrowding can turn the highway into a gridlock, which was clearly evident this past Saturday. Compounding the issue is the ongoing work on the Porvorim flyover, which is already causing significant delays and frustration for commuters. With multiple construction projects converging at this moment, the bridge closure has seemingly created a perfect storm of inconvenience for both students and daily office-goers, many of whom rely on the bridge for timely arrivals at their destinations.” The recent announcement by the Goa Traffic Police…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: February 16: Kicking off the second edition of the Baale BPS Open 2025 with high octane on court performances, Arnam Ghosh qualified for the quarterfinals in the men’s open singles category, defeating his opponents in the second round and pre-quarterfinals with a score of 6-1. In the same category Prithvi Naik beat Kishor Metry 6-0, Anup Sardesai defeated Vihaan Prijeeth Krishnan 6-1, Saurish Naik vanquished Chetan Dattaram Rane 6-2, Rahul Pinto overpowered Saurabh Trivedi 6-3 and Joao Sousa one-upped Vinod Kumar 6-4 in the category’s other first round matches. Round two of the men’s open singles category…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a significant verdict, the Margao Principal District and Sessions Court in Goa has sentenced Vikat Bhagat to rigorous life imprisonment for the rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin, a 28-year-old Irish-British backpacker. The crime, which shook the community, occurred on March 14, 2017, during the Holi celebrations in Canacona, a popular tourist area in Goa. Danielle McLaughlin, originally from Buncrana in County Donegal, Ireland, had travelled to India in February 2017 with an Australian friend. The two were staying in a beach hut and had participated in Holi festivities in a nearby village the night…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Madgaon Royals registered a comprehensive 59-run victory over Canacona Mathagram United in the Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 Cricket Tournament, organized by the Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust in collaboration with the Goa Saraswat Samaj at the MCC ground in Margao. Batting first after losing the toss, Madgaon Royals posted a strong total of 179/7 in 20 overs. Arsh Sardesai (40 off 23 balls), Sanat Prabhudesai (38 off 24), and Aditya Dalal (35 off 21) powered their innings with crucial contributions. Pranav Kamat (2/10) and Vrushab Kuncolienkar (2/32) were the pick of the bowlers for Canacona…