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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Monday announced that the existing shack policy has been extended for another year with the same terms and conditions after consultations between the Tourism Department and shack associations. Addressing the media, Khaunte said the policy, which has been in force for the last three years, will continue unchanged, providing stability and clarity to shack operators ahead of the upcoming tourist season. The minister also highlighted the government’s “Shackathon” initiative, under which selected beach stretches will be equipped with high-speed internet connectivity. The move is aimed at attracting digital nomads and remote workers,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Petitioner Kashinath Shetye has opposed the proposed closure of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing illegal matka gambling in Goa, contending before the Bombay High Court at Goa that the investigation has failed to address the principal issues raised in the public interest litigation. In objections filed before the court, Shetye argued that the large number of gambling cases registered and arrests made over the years demonstrates that illegal matka gambling continues to operate across the state and that the menace has not been eradicated. He claimed that the investigation focused primarily on street level operators, agents…

PANAJI: As Goa’s population ages and access to advanced healthcare improves, specialists are stressing the importance of recognising the signs of brain tumours early and dispelling the myths that often surround the condition. Ahead of World Brain Tumour Day, Consultant neurosurgeon Dr Omkar Churi of Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula, said that one of the greatest challenges in managing brain tumours is overcoming fear and misinformation. For many patients and their families, a diagnosis of a brain tumour can be overwhelming, often leading to the belief that the condition is invariably fatal. However, Dr Churi emphasised that this is far from…

New Delhi: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has scripted history by becoming the youngest person to head the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), taking charge at the age of 37 following a decisive victory in the board’s elections. Tamim, who was appointed interim president earlier this year after the newly elected government dissolved the previous BCB administration over alleged irregularities, has now secured a full mandate to lead the country’s cricketing body. His elevation marks a significant transition from a celebrated playing career to one of the most influential administrative roles in Bangladesh cricket. The former opener topped the board elections…

New Delhi: India’s aspirations of establishing the Pune Grand Tour (PGT) as a premier international cycling event have received a significant boost, with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) expressing strong support for the race’s future growth and global ambitions. Following the successful debut edition earlier this year, the sport’s governing body commended the event’s organisation, scale and execution, describing it as comparable to some of the finest cycling races on the international calendar. The endorsement has strengthened hopes of positioning the Pune Grand Tour as a major fixture in global cycling and a catalyst for sports tourism in India. The…

New Delhi: India’s badminton contingent will be led by former world champion and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and rising men’s singles star Ayush Shetty at the Australian Open Super 500 tournament, which gets underway on Tuesday. Sindhu enters the competition as the third seed and will be aiming to end a lengthy title drought. The 30-year-old has not won a BWF World Tour title since her triumph at the Syed Modi International in 2024. Her best performance this season came at the Malaysia Open, where she reached the semifinals. The Indian star begins her campaign against Peru’s Ines Lucia…

New Delhi: India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul revealed that transitioning from the fast-paced Indian Premier League to Test cricket was not entirely straightforward, admitting he occasionally felt the urge to play aggressive shots during his century against Afghanistan. However, he insisted that carrying some influence from T20 cricket is not necessarily a disadvantage. Rahul’s composed innings of 100 off 165 balls laid the foundation for India’s dominance on Day 3 of the one-off Test. The century was his 12th in Test cricket and showcased a blend of patience, discipline and elegant stroke play. Reflecting on the shift from IPL cricket to…