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New Delhi: A major illegal ticket resale operation linked to the Indian Premier League has been uncovered in Bengaluru, leading to the arrest of a stadium canteen employee and the identification of a wider network involving insiders and corporate entities. The action took place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where authorities cracked down on the black marketing of match tickets. The accused, Chandrashekhar, was employed at a canteen within the stadium premises and is alleged to have sold over 100 Indian Premier League tickets at highly inflated rates. Investigators revealed that tickets were being sold for prices ranging between Rs…

New Delhi: India has come under sharp global focus in the fight against doping, with World Anti-Doping Agency intensifying its engagement and calling for stronger enforcement measures. During a recent visit to New Delhi, WADA President Witold Banka held high level discussions with Indian authorities, highlighting both concerns and cautious optimism over the country’s anti doping framework. The visit coincided with a major conference marking the expansion of WADA’s Global Anti Doping Intelligence and Investigations Network across Asia and Oceania. India’s continued presence among countries with high doping violations has prompted a shift in strategy, moving beyond routine testing toward…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Don Bosco Oratory Panjim produced a commanding performance to defeat defending champions Don Bosco Sports Academy Fatorda and secure the State Junior Basketball Championships 2026 title. The final, held at the Don Bosco College of Engineering outdoor court in Fatorda, served as the selection tournament for the upcoming 76th Junior National Basketball Championship. Panjim set the pace early, establishing a 15 to 6 lead at the end of the first quarter. Their disciplined approach and sharp execution allowed them to extend the advantage to 22 to 14 by halftime, keeping Fatorda under pressure. However, the defending champions…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Medal winners from the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 were honoured in a special felicitation ceremony, where Ramesh Tawadkar, Minister for Sports, Government of Goa, commended the athletes for their achievements and dedication. The event celebrated the success of Goa’s contingent at the recently concluded games held in Chhattisgarh. Goa delivered an impressive performance at the national-level competition, securing a total of four medals across different sporting categories. The tally included one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, reflecting a balanced and commendable effort by the athletes. The achievements came in disciplines such as athletics, weightlifting,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Unidentified thieves decamped with gold ornaments from a three-storey bungalow at Kadamba Plateau in Old Goa, police said. The theft occurred on Sunday night on the second floor of the house and came to light on Monday morning when the owner, Rajiv Arora, found a wardrobe open and a jewellery box lying on the bed. Police said there were no signs of forced entry into the bungalow, raising suspicion about how the accused gained access. House staff were initially questioned but have been ruled out. The value of the stolen ornaments has not yet been disclosed. Old…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A police constable from Sattari has been arrested for allegedly supplying drugs to inmates inside Colvale Central Jail, officials said. The accused was apprehended during a planned operation and was caught red-handed. Authorities seized around 165 grams of suspected ganja from his possession at the time of arrest. He is currently in custody, and officials have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the extent of his involvement and whether other individuals are connected to the case. The incident has raised concerns about security lapses within the prison system. Further details are awaited as the probe continues.

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited has clarified that recent reports linking fish mortality at Mala Lake to Smart City works are misleading and not based on facts. In a statement issued on April 16, IPSCDL said that while extensive efforts have been undertaken under the Smart Cities Mission to upgrade sewerage infrastructure across Panaji and adjoining areas, enforcement, monitoring of pollution sources, and prevention of illegal discharge fall under the jurisdiction of concerned line departments. The agency further stated that sewerage-related works in the area have been executed by the Public Works Department Goa under the…