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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a thrilling display of football prowess, the United Club of Verna has secured a quarterfinals berth in the 1st Vauradencho IXTT Trophy, following a convincing 4-1 victory over Maina SC. The match, held at the DSYA ground in Curtorim on Sunday, was a testament to the team’s cohesive strategy and individual brilliance, particularly highlighted by Beniston Barretto’s hat-trick. The 1st Vauradencho IXTT Trophy, organized by Batora United Club in association with Margao Sports Club, has been attracting significant attention, and this match was no exception. Prominent guests, including Jose Pais and Carlos Paes, were in attendance…

Margao: The Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 cricket tournament, organized by Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust in association with Goa Saraswat Samaj, witnessed two contrasting matches on Sunday at the MCC Ground, Margao. While Priority Titans cruised to a dominant win over Rising Stars of Antruz, Canacona Mathagram United edged out Sinq Rangers UC in a nail-biting finish. In the first match, Rising Stars of Antruz, opting to bat first, struggled against the disciplined bowling attack of Priority Titans and were bowled out for a paltry 79 runs in 18.3 overs. Siddharth Ghanekar was awarded Man of the Match…

Panjim: ‘The Awakening’, a short film created by students of Don Bosco College, Panjim, celebrated a milestone with its official selection and screening at the Waves International Short Film Festival. Directed by Rameez Shaikh, the film was showcased at the prestigious Maquinez Palace. This thought-provoking film delves into the theme of apathy, shedding light on society’s indifference to critical environmental issues. Director Rameez Shaikh credited the film’s success to the collective dedication and hard work of his team. The talented cast includes Siya Chodankar and Cyrus Fernandes, whose powerful performances leave a lasting impact. Behind the scenes, Sharvi Dhond and…

Mapusa: The Departments of Microbiology and Biotechnology, St. Xavier’s College, Goa organised an International Seminar on ‘Exploring New Frontiers in Biosciences’ on January 23-24, 2025 in collaboration with the Microbiologists’ Society, India (MBSI) and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). Dr. Satish Shetye, Former Vice-Chancelor of Goa University and Former Director of the National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa, was Chief Guest at the inaugural function and applauded St. Xavier’s College for always being progressive. Rev. Fr. Antonio Salema, The College Administrator hailed the seminar as a comprehensive platform for eminent scientists, academicians, industry personnel, research scholars, and students to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant development, Goa’s Cyber Crime Police have detained a cybercriminal who defrauded an employee of Rs 93.21 lakh by posing as the chairman of a private limited business situated in Goa. After an inquiry, the accused, Nahim Mukarram Khan, 19, of Faridabad, Haryana, was taken into custody. Three bank accounts totaling Rs 71 lakh that were connected to the crime have been frozen by authorities. The situation was brought to light after the firm’s Deputy General Manager (Accounts) filed a complaint alleging that an unidentified person impersonated the chairman of the company using two WhatsApp…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Two toddlers tragically died in the Salaulim canal in Betmoddi-Bonsai, Curchorem, on Saturday afternoon. The children were playing when they went about 50 meters from their rental home and fell into the canal, according to the Curchorem police. Rehan Sadik Shrittey, a 15-month-old Karnataka native, and Wajid Ashpak Hashmi, an 18-month-old Uttar Pradesh native, have been identified as the victims. The children were taken around two kilometers from the scene of the incident after falling into the river. Luckily, a few locals spotted them and were able to pull both kids out of the water. Soon after…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that Goa Medical College (GMC) is set to expand its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) capacity from the existing 15 beds to 30 beds. “Goa Medical College (GMC) is set to expand its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) capacity from the existing 15 beds to 30 beds, further strengthening the state’s healthcare infrastructure,” said Rane He further said that this significant enhancement aims to cater to the increasing demand for specialized neonatal care, ensuring that critically ill newborns receive timely and advanced medical attention. “This decision was recently taken during discussions on…