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Team Goemkarponn Fatorda: Goycar emerged as champions of the inaugural Junior Premier Badminton League after securing a dramatic 105-104 victory over Radiant Sports Club in a closely contested final at the Multipurpose Stadium in Fatorda. The summit clash delivered a gripping finish, with both teams battling intensely across seven doubles matches in a unique team-based format. Goycar managed to win four of the seven encounters, which ultimately proved decisive as they edged ahead by a single point in an electrifying conclusion. Earlier in the competition, the league followed a round robin format across two groups. Goycar and Radiant Sports Club…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: A dedicated initiative to promote grassroots football and youth development will see children from the Aldona constituency benefit from a free intensive summer camp organised by PACT Foundation in collaboration with Kick Off Football Schools. The nine-day camp is scheduled to take place from May 1 to May 10, 2026, at the Moira Club Ground. Daily sessions will be conducted between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM, offering structured football training for boys and girls aged between 6 and 14 years. The programme is designed to provide a professional and supportive environment where young participants can learn and…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: La-Paz Garden Cricket Club delivered a commanding performance to secure the Goa Cricket Association A Division All Goa State title, defeating Sunny Sports Club by a massive 137-run margin in the final held at the GCA Academy ground in Porvorim on Sunday. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, La-Paz Garden built their innings with discipline and control. Openers laid a solid foundation before Sumiran Amonkar anchored the innings with a composed 77 off 85 deliveries. He found strong support in Jaipal Mada, who contributed a steady 59 from 63 balls. Their partnership ensured stability while…

Team Goemkarponn Calangute: The Calangute Panchayat has approved its annual budget of ₹32,97,73,211 for the financial year 2026–27, outlining key priorities across essential sectors while maintaining fiscal discipline. Sarpanch Joseph Sequeira stated that no new taxes have been imposed in the budget, underlining the Panchayat’s intent to avoid additional financial burden on residents. He said the budget focuses on critical areas such as education, sanitation, garbage management, developmental works, and welfare schemes aimed at improving the quality of life in the village. Describing it as a “realistic budget,” Sequeira emphasised that the Panchayat is committed to ensuring balanced development while…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A controversy broke out in Margao after citizens and activists were initially denied permission to view the municipal garden beautification plans, triggering sharp criticism of local authorities and elected representatives. The call for a public viewing was given by Savio Coutinho, convener of the Shadow Council for Margao, who invited residents and garden enthusiasts to examine documents obtained through RTI from the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation. However, police conveyed that the viewing could not be held inside the municipal garden, citing a communication from Chief Officer Madhu Narvenkar. This led to heated exchanges between the gathering…

Team Goemkarponn Bicholim: A 53-year-old woman, identified as Pramisha, a resident of Shirgao in Bicholim, succumbed to injuries at Goa Medical College and Hospital after falling from a moving scooter earlier this week. According to police, the incident occurred on April 15 at around 4:45 pm when the victim was travelling as a pillion rider on an Aprilia scooter from Shirgao to Assnora. The vehicle was being ridden by a man from Arpora, Bardez. While passing near the KTC bus stand in Assnora, the rider slowed down to cross a speed breaker. During this, the pillion rider—who was seated sideways—lost…

Team Goemkarponn Quepem: In a tragic incident, a 10-month-old infant, identified as Viraj Vadar from Agramorod, Paroda, was brought dead to the Primary Health Centre in Quepem on April 18. According to initial findings, the child is suspected to have accidentally fallen into a bucket filled with water at his residence, leading to death by drowning. Police personnel visited the health centre after receiving information and carried out an inquest panchanama. The body has been preserved at the South Goa District Hospital in Margao for medico-legal procedures. Further investigation into the incident is being conducted by LPSI Deepa Deykar of…