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MUMBAI: Debutant Mayank Yadav was in sensational form as Lucknow Super Giants bagged their first win of the ongoing IPL 2024 campaign with a 21-run win vs Punjab Kings, on Saturday. The 21-year-old caught everyone’s attention with his raw pace as LSG successfully defended a target of 200 runs, restricting PBKS to 178/5 in 20 overs. The Delhi native bagged three wickets in four overs, leaking only 27 runs. His dismissals were of key batters, as he removed Jonny Bairstow (42), Prabhsimran Singh (19) and Jitesh Sharma (6). His deliveries reached 150 kph consistently as he also bowled the fastest…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: The Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), created by the bifurcation of the Directorate of Social Welfare, to deal with all the matters related to persons with disabilities is set to commence operations in Goa starting April 1, 2024. It will serve as a pivotal entity in ensuring the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD Act). As part of this transition, all ongoing schemes pertaining to persons with disabilities will be seamlessly transferred to DEPwD except for the Dayanand Social Security Scheme (PwD) and Special Schools. The new department is conveniently…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: After decades of neglect, two large Portuguese-era stormwater drains in Central Panaji are being desilted, strengthened and restored to address the persistent flooding issues being experienced in the area. These old drains, remnants of the colonial era, have long been fully silted, blocked and buried, contributing to recurrent water logging during monsoons. These old Portuguese-era drains, which once served as vital conduits for stormwater from the Altinho hill slopes and various areas in Panaji to the River Mandovi lie fully silted making them redundant. Recognizing the urgent need to revitalize these drains, the MD and CEO of…

Goemakpronn desk Panaji: Antruz Strikers registered a 14-run win in the Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 cricket tournament on Sunday, breaking the stiff resistance of the Knight Archers team. In Sunday’s second match Desserts and More Avengers defeated Mathagram Warriors by 23 runs. The tournament is being organised by Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust in association with Goa Saraswat Samaj. The matches were played at SK Ground Malcornem. In the first match of the day, Antruz Strikers successfully defended a modest target with the help of Kapil Sinai Borkar’s penetrating strike. Kapil took 3 wickets for just 17 runs.…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Easter Tiding, a special programme by the Village Development Committee VDC Members of Pedda Ward of Village Panchayat Cana Benaulim along with Past JCI Salcete Coastal Members was celebrated on Easter Day with the 40 inmates and Sisters at Divine Providence at Cana-Benaulim. The VDC Members along with the Sarpanch, Deputy Sarpanch, and Past Members of JCI Salcete Coastal with other Panch Members celebrated Easter in its true spirit while bringing a smile to the faces of the inmates of Divine Providence. The VDC Members of Pedda Ward of Village Panchayat Cana Benaulim along with Inmates and…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Santosh Kumar Jha, an Indian Railway Traffic Services (IRTS) Officer of the 1992 batch has taken charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway. Mr Jha, M.Sc. in Geology from Lucknow University and MBA in Marketing from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. Prior to his current appointment, Santosh Kumar Jha served as the Director (Operations & Commercial) at Konkan Railway Corporation Limited. He has a rich 28 years of experience in Operations, Infrastructure Planning, and Business Development. Shri Santosh Kumar Jha has also held the position of Head of Operations in major divisions…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Goa Police defeated Youth Club of Manora 2-1 in the GFA’s first division league match played at Rosary Church ground Navelim. In the first session of play both the teams played decent and attacking brand of soccer and remained 0-0 till the half time. In the second session of play, Mayuresh Mahableshwar Naik opened the scoreline for Goa Police in the 55th minute with placement while Shubham Shirwaikar doubled the lead for Goa Police beating the defence and goalkeeper in the 78th minute of the play later on in 88th minutes of the game Youth of Manora…