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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: After the sweltering summer, the Anjunem Dam’s water level has significantly dropped. The reservoir only has 17% of its total capacity left to meet water requirements until the monsoon sets in, according to data from the Water Resources Department based on the dam level monitoring. Goa is experiencing a severe water shortage as a result of the summer heat, which has caused the state’s dam water levels to fall below 50%. The Water Resources Department (WRD) has released data indicating that the Anjunem reservoir, which supplies water to Sattari and portions of Bicholim taluka, will have a…

Goemkapronn desk MOPA: Six flights were diverted from Manohar International Airport (MIA) in Goa after lightning struck, damaging runway edge lights, an official confirmed. The incident occurred at Mopa in North Goa around 5:15 pm on Wednesday, according to an MIA spokesperson. “MIA implemented a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) until 8 pm to repair the damaged lights and restore normal airport operations,” the spokesperson said. Due to the NOTAM, six flights were redirected to nearby airports, causing inconvenience to passengers, which the spokesperson regretted. “Such natural calamities are beyond human control,” he added. In addition to MIA, Goa has another…

CHENNAI: Veteran cricketer Dinesh Karthik played his final Indian Premier League (IPL) match when Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lost the Eliminator to the Rajasthan Royals. Dinesh Karthik didn’t make an official announcement, but the post-match scenes made it clear that he had retired from the IPL. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a heartbreaking defeat against the Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, May 22. The Faf du Plessis-led team posted a total of 172 runs in 20 overs. RR chased down the target with four wickets and six balls to spare. Former RCB captain Virat Kohli walked up to Dinesh…

PANAJI: Goa is not just a picturesque state on India’s western coast, renowned for its stunning beaches and vibrant culture — it is also a state with a deep-seated passion for football. This fervour for the sport runs through the veins of Goan society, with football being a significant part of the local culture and community life. However, in a significant development, more than 60 clubs are now at risk of de-recognition by the Goa Football Association (GFA) if they fail to comply with mandatory registration requirements under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. On 21 May 2023, local Goan media reported on…

MUMBAI: Brandon Fernandes‘ departure from FC Goa after seven remarkable years has been a topic of much discussion among Indian football enthusiasts. Brandon, one of the most popular footballers in Goa, joined the club in 2017 and quickly became an integral part of the team. Known for his skillful playmaking and leadership qualities, Brandon has been instrumental in many of FC Goa’s successes. Under coaches Carlos Pena and Manolo Marquez, he captained the team for the last two seasons, further solidifying his legacy. His move to Mumbai City FC, where he previously spent two short ISL seasons, marks a significant transition in his career. Mumbai City…

New Delhi: American political scientist and global political risk consultant, Ian Bremmer, speaking exclusively with NDTV Profit, said India has underperformed for decades despite its “incredible demographic weight” and “very strong intellectual capital”. Mr Bremmer is the founder of the Eurasia Group, a risk and research consulting firm. “The world has seen that India has underperformed for decades. India has incredible demographic weight and very strong intellectual capital… so many American CEOs come from India. Yet India, as an economy, underperformed,” he said. “We see growth picking up,” he noted, projecting that India will become the fourth-largest economy in the…

Other individuals who have been fined are Keith Ranger Dolliver, Benjamin Owen Orndorff, Michelle Katty Leung, Lisa Emiko Sato, Ashutosh Gupta, Mark Leonard Nadres Legaspi and Henry Chining Fong The corporate affairs ministry on Wednesday slapped fines on Microsoft-owned LinkedIn India, Satya Nadella and eight other individuals for violation of the significant beneficial owner norms under the companies law. Nadella is the chief of Microsoft, which acquired the professional networking platform LinkedIn in December 2016. In a 63-page order, the Registrar of Companies ((NCT of Delhi & Haryana) said that LinkedIn India and the individuals violated the Significant Beneficial Owner…