Author: Team Admin

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Opposition to the government’s proposal to urbanise 56 villages across Goa is gaining momentum, with the Congress party, local representatives and residents from several villages raising concerns over the move and demanding that the notification be withdrawn. Congress spokesperson Amit Palekar has urged villagers across the state to submit objections through their respective panchayats. He said Congress block committees would take the issue to the grassroots level and mobilise public awareness against the proposal. Warning of further action, Palekar said the Congress would stage a protest at the Department of Panchayats if the notification is not withdrawn.…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A 41-year-old man was arrested by Verna Police after allegedly being found in possession of 1.362 kg of ganja valued at approximately ₹1.36 lakh during a late-night narcotics raid at Zuarinagar in Sancoale. The accused, identified as Nandkishor Ray, a native of Gram-Amdiha, Post-Parjori Sarwan in Jharkhand and currently residing at Fatima Manzil near Blinkit, Zuarinagar, was apprehended during the operation conducted opposite Bay Village Residential Complex between 10.05 pm and 11.40 pm on Thursday. According to police, the raid was carried out based on specific and reliable information. During the search, officers allegedly recovered 1.362 kg…

New Delhi: Indian table tennis star Manika Batra has publicly questioned the selection process for the 2026 Asian Games squad, alleging that the Table Tennis Federation of India failed to follow its own constitutional guidelines while finalising the team. The 31 year old paddler, who was named among the reserves for the upcoming Games in Aichi and Nagoya, expressed disappointment over her omission from the main squad and raised concerns over the composition of the selection committee responsible for the final decision. According to Batra, documents available to her indicate that a nine member selection panel was involved in choosing…

New Delhi: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted her team needs to improve its fielding standards after several missed opportunities in the field during their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 victory over Bangladesh. Despite dropping four catches during the match, India comfortably chased down the target of 137 in 16.5 overs to register another important win in the tournament. While pleased with the overall performance, Harmanpreet acknowledged that the fielding effort fell below the team’s expectations. The skipper noted that fielding has been a major area of focus in training and described the mistakes as unusual for a side that prides…

New Delhi: Day 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered major surprises and decisive results as several teams secured places in the knockout rounds while others saw their campaigns come to an end. The biggest upset of the day came in Group E, where four time champions Germany suffered a stunning 2-1 defeat to Ecuador. Germany had taken the lead inside two minutes through Leroy Sane, but Ecuador responded strongly and levelled before the break through Nilson Angulo. With the match heading towards a draw, Gonzalo Plata struck the winner late in the game to send Ecuador into the…

New Delhi: The biggest talking point ahead of India’s opening T20 match against Ireland is whether teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will receive his first senior international cap. While excitement around the youngster continues to grow, India’s established top order presents a difficult selection puzzle. The team already has several experienced options at the top, including players who were part of India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign. Accommodating the young batter would likely require leaving out a player who has consistently delivered for the national side. India’s batting management has made it clear that current performers should not lose their…

Team Goemkarponn CAVELOSSIM: Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday urged stakeholders in Goa to intensify efforts to spread awareness about minority welfare programmes, stating that greater participation would help more people benefit from the assistance available through Central government initiatives. During an interaction with beneficiaries of schemes supported by the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC), Rijiju said direct discussions with recipients offer valuable feedback on how welfare programmes are functioning and where improvements may be needed. The event, organised by the Goa State Minorities Finance and Development Corporation (GSMFDC) in collaboration with…