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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Committee appointed by the Government to monitor the day to day functioning and to oversee all activities related to the Exposition today undertook preparatory site inspection of certain areas to identify the various nature of works that require to be undertaken for the forthcoming decennial exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier, popularly known as “Gõycho Saib” to be held between November 21, 2024 and January 5, 2025 at Old Goa. Sandip Jacques, IAS, Secretary Revenue and Exposition Commissioner – I (Infrastructure, Services & Co-ordination); Shri Uttam Parsekar, CEE(PWD) & Exposition Commissioner – II…

England began their India tour with a stunning win in Hyderabad, a performance that was continuation of their aggressive approach in Test cricket, popularly known as ‘Bazball’. Considering the manner in which England played, especially as a batting unit, India captain Rohit Sharma had to rework his strategy and in combination with the support staff, masterminded his team’s comeback that resulted in a 4-1 triumph in the five-match series. Rohit says the team knew England will present a tough challenge but India stood up to it to emerge as the better of the two sides. “A five Test match series…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola defeated Don Bosco College, Panaji by 20 runs to move ahead in the Goa University Inter Collegiate Cricket Championship 2023-24, at Goa University Cricket Ground, Taleigao. The toss was won by the Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola and elected to bat first. Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola scored 95/1 in 10 overs. Shikha Chodankar 23(34) not out, Jiya Naik 17(21) were the top-scorers. Sidhi Savase 1/13 was lone wicket-taker for Don Bosco. Chasing a huge score, Don Bosco College, Panaji could manage 75/6…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs has informed that the National School Games Federation of India in collaboration with Bihar State Sports Authority, Bihar Patna will be organising 67th National School Games Athletic Championship 2023-24 U/17 Boys and Girls at, Patilputra Sports Complex, Kankar Bagh, Patna. In this regard, the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs will be conducting a selection trial at Athletic Stadium Cujira Bambolim on March 22, 2024 at 02.30 p.m. to select Goa State team for 67th National School Games Athletic Championship 2023-24. The interested players who are regular students may report…

Goemkarponn desk Margao: In a high scoring game, Sporting Clube de Goa and Cortalim Villagers played out a 4-4 draw in the Goa Professional League at Benaulim ground, on Wednesday. Sporting scored through Vidipt Dua (22′), Mark Carvalho (49′), Alister Anthony (59′) and Rohan Rodrigues (88′). Richie Vaz (18′), Michael Dias (23′), Denil Rebello (67′), Velroy Carvalho (77′) were on target for Cortalim. After 18 games, Sporting have 34 points and move on top of the standings while Cortalim are on the same number of points in the second spot. Sporting are on top as they had edged past Cortalim…

New Delhi: The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved a fresh plea in the Delhi High Court seeking no coercive action against him in connection with the Excise policy case. The Division bench led by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait will hear the matter this morning. The Enforcement Directorate has issued 9 summons to him in the Excise case till now. On Wednesday, during the hearing in the related matter before the Delhi High Court, his lawyers stated that they have apprehension that ED will arrest him and he is ready to appear if he is given protection. According to…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hours after speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Prime Minister’s conversation with the two leaders comes in the backdrop of Putin’s reelection as President and no sign of a de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war. Sources told NDTV that the two leaders said they see India as a peacemaker. Sources said both Zelenskyy and Putin have invited Prime Minister Modi to visit their countries after the Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Modi last visited Russia in 2018. Prime Minister Modi discussed ways to strengthen India-Ukraine partnership and reiterated…