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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao raised strong concerns in the Goa Legislative Assembly during Zero Hour over the proposed revival of a Goa Housing Board project at Charam Moddi, Panzorconi in his constituency, saying it has created fear and unrest among local residents. Alemao said the people of the area have strongly opposed the project, apprehending that it would alter the village’s demography and place immense pressure on basic amenities such as water supply, electricity and infrastructure. “The land was acquired in the 1990s, but the project was scrapped then due to strong community resistance. Now there is…

New Delhi: Ayush Badoni has been named in the Indian cricket team for the ODI series against New Zealand, stepping in as a replacement for the injured Washington Sundar. The 26-year-old all-rounder, who has shown promise in domestic cricket and the IPL, will join the squad ahead of the second ODI in Rajkot. Badoni has displayed flashes of talent, scoring 329 runs in 11 innings during the 2025 IPL season. However, his recent Vijay Hazare Trophy performance was less impactful, with just 16 runs in three innings. Despite this, his coach, Sarandeep Singh, expressed confidence in Badoni’s readiness for international…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM:The Goa High Court today allowed the addition of 52 more persons and authorities as respondents in the suo-motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) related to the Birch Fire incident, following a submission by the state government. The list includes prominent individuals such as Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra among others. The court also issued notices to all newly added respondents, with a returnable date set for 3 February. During the hearing, the High Court separated a writ petition filed by Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar from the Birch Fire PIL, underscoring the need to keep the suo-motu PIL “pure and clean.”…

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has firmly denied claims made by Bangladesh’s Sports Adviser, Asif Nazrul, regarding security concerns for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India. Nazrul had asserted that the ICC identified specific scenarios that could endanger Bangladeshi players and fans during the tournament. In a press briefing, Nazrul suggested that the ICC’s security team warned of potential risks if certain conditions were met, including the inclusion of Mustafizur Rahman in the squad, supporters wearing Bangladesh jerseys in public, and the timing of the Bangladesh elections. He framed these alleged statements as proof that the environment…

New Delhi: India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) suffered a significant setback on Monday when its PSLV-C62 mission failed to deploy 16 satellites due to an anomaly near the end of its third stage. The 44.4-metre, four-stage rocket lifted off at 10:18 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, marking ISRO’s first launch of 2026. While the first two stages of the vehicle performed as expected, disturbances in the third stage caused a deviation from the planned trajectory. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan confirmed the anomaly, stating that the mission “could not proceed in the expected path” and that…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: In a recent inspection drive across Ponda Taluka, covering Ponda, Kavlem, and Khandepar, authorities targeted unhygienic, insanitary, and unlicensed food establishments to ensure safe and hygienic food for the people of Goa. During the operation, four food business operators were fined a total of ₹8,000 for operating in unhygienic conditions and failing to produce valid FSSAI registration certificates, despite prior notices to comply. Two additional premises were fined ₹400 for not displaying mandatory no-smoking boards. Three other establishments were issued inspection reports and directed to rectify deficiencies within the stipulated timeframe. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said, “We…

New Delhi: Three Indian nationals who were among the crew of a Russian flagged oil tanker seized by United States forces in the North Atlantic have been released, officials confirmed on Monday. The vessel, named Marinera, was intercepted in international waters as part of a US led effort to disrupt so-called “shadow fleet” tankers allegedly transporting oil in violation of international sanctions. The Marinera was boarded by US authorities after a prolonged pursuit that began in the Caribbean. It was suspected of carrying sanctioned oil linked to countries including Venezuela and Russia. The ship’s 28 member crew included three Indian…