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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Agacaim Police have apprehended a 58-year-old man for allegedly accepting matka gambling bets at Goa Velha Market in Tiswadi on Wednesday evening. According to police, the offence was registered on March 5 at 9:19 pm based on a complaint lodged by Head Constable Sudesh Mangadkar (HC-7110) of Agacaim Police Station on behalf of the State. The accused has been identified as Shiddappa Hosmani (58), son of Durgappa Hosmani, a resident of House No. 122, Padribhat, St. Lourenceo, Agacaim in Tiswadi. Police stated that at around 7:45 pm, the accused was caught red-handed while allegedly accepting matka gambling…

Team Goemkarponn Calangute: A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped by an unknown person from Khobra Vaddo in Calangute on Thursday evening, prompting police to register a case and launch a search operation. According to police, the offence was registered at around 3:39 am on March 6 based on a complaint filed by the girl’s father, a resident of Calangute in Bardez and a native of Gujarat. The complainant stated that on March 5 at around 5:00 pm, an unknown accused allegedly kidnapped his minor daughter from his lawful guardianship at Khobra Vaddo, Calangute. Police described the missing girl as approximately…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has welcomed the Goa Budget 2026–27 presented by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in the Goa Legislative Assembly, describing it as a people-centric, inclusive and forward-looking budget aimed at strengthening the state’s economy and improving the quality of life of citizens. Reacting to the budget, GCCI President Pratima Dhond said the budget outlines a comprehensive roadmap for Goa’s development with a balanced focus on infrastructure, employment generation, industry growth, education and social welfare. The Chamber noted that the budget, with a total expenditure of ₹30,195 crore and a projected revenue…

Panaji, Goa: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant presented the Goa Budget 2026–27 in the Assembly on Friday, unveiling a host of initiatives aimed at boosting infrastructure, healthcare, employment, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability across the state. The budget, which integrates social welfare schemes with economic growth strategies, underscores the state government’s focus on inclusive development. Healthcare Expansion and New Facilities The government announced the construction of a 100-bed hospital at the Industrial Promotion and Housing Board (IPHB) complex, with completion targeted for December 2026. In addition, a day-care centre at the facility will begin operations as early as April 2026,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa is witnessing a significant push in infrastructure development, with projects worth over ₹7,500 crore currently under implementation across the state, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26 presented ahead of the state budget. The survey highlights that 354 infrastructure projects valued at ₹7,532.19 crore are presently underway, covering sectors such as roads, tourism infrastructure, transport, and public utilities.economic-survey-202526 A major focus remains on strengthening the road network. The Public Works Department is executing 17 road and highway projects worth ₹1,200.70 crore, including a six-lane elevated corridor from Sangolda junction to Majestic Hotel in Porvorim along National Highway…

New Delhi: India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted the final moments of the semifinal were nerve wracking as India narrowly defeated England by seven runs in a thrilling contest at Wankhede Stadium to secure a place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final. The defending champions posted a massive total after being sent in to bat, finishing with 253 runs on the board. The innings was powered by an explosive knock from Sanju Samson, who smashed 89 runs from just 42 balls, striking seven sixes and eight boundaries. His aggressive approach set the tone for India’s innings. Valuable contributions also…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The women’s handball team of Don Bosco College, Panjim delivered a commendable performance to finish third at the Goa University Inter Collegiate Women’s Handball Championship held on March 2 and March 4, 2026 at the Goa University Ground. The tournament featured participation from 20 colleges, creating a highly competitive atmosphere and displaying impressive levels of skill and sportsmanship. The team began their campaign with a walkover in the opening round after Narayan Zantye College, Bicholim did not report for the scheduled match. Moving directly into the quarterfinal stage, the players made a strong impact with a confident…