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Team Goemkarponn Margao: Sinq Rangers recorded a convincing 23-run victory over Desserts N More Avengers in the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 cricket tournament organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust. The floodlit match was played on Thursday at the MCC Ground in Margao. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Sinq Rangers posted a competitive total of 162 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a brisk knock from Sairaj Dhond, who scored 50 off 25 balls, hitting four boundaries and three sixes. He was well supported by Mehank Dharwadkar, who remained…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Inter-Collegiate Volleyball Championship for Men and Women 2025–26, organised by Goa University, was held from February 24 to 27, 2026 at the university grounds in Taleigao. Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao emerged champions in the men’s category, while St. Xavier’s College Mapusa clinched the women’s title. In the women’s final, St. Xavier’s College defeated Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Government College, Pernem 3–1 to secure the championship. In the semifinals, Pernem overcame Carmel College Nuvem 3–1, while St. Xavier’s defeated GVM’s Gopal Govind Poy Raiturcar College 3–0. In the men’s final, Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College defeated Shree…

Team Goemkarponn Margao, February 2026: The pairs of Shaurya and Anamay and Rushil and Aryan advanced to the Men’s Doubles final with convincing semifinal victories at the ongoing Baale BPS Open 2026 at the B.P.S. Sports Club in Margao. Shaurya and Anamay began their campaign on a strong note, registering a comfortable 6-2 win over Chinmay and Jai. They carried that momentum into the semifinals, delivering a clinical performance to defeat Sanket and Raoul 6-3, 6-1 and book their place in the final. In the second semifinal, Rushil and Aryan were equally dominant, overcoming Sachin and Arup 6-1, 6-2 to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Manipal Hospital, Goa successfully performed an imaging-guided complex angioplasty on a 79-year-old male patient with critical blockages of nearly 95% in two major coronary arteries. The procedure was carried out in the Cathlab using the Starbeam OCT imaging technique, the first Made-in-India intravascular imaging catheter, marking its first use in the entire West Zone. The advanced imaging technology allowed doctors to obtain highly detailed visualisation of the inside of the coronary arteries, enabling precise assessment of artery anatomy, including the extent of calcification and fibrosis within the vessel lining. This clarity helped guide accurate sizing and optimal…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: Saligao Police have arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly murdering his wife at their residence in Mudda Waddo, Saligao, with initial investigations pointing to a prolonged family dispute and financial strain as the motive behind the crime. The case was registered at Saligao Police Station under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following a complaint filed by the victim’s brother, Vittal Ramappa Lamani (32), a resident of Naika Waddo, Calangute, originally from Gadag, Karnataka. According to police, the deceased has been identified as Rukmini Vinod Rathod (36). Her body has been preserved at the GMC…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the wake of upcoming Holi celebrations and recent safety concerns, the North Goa Collector has directed authorities to verify whether organisers of “Holi parties” across the district have obtained the necessary government licences and permissions. The move follows a complaint by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS), which raised concerns after the recent nightclub fire incident at Arpora. The organisation urged authorities to ensure that nightclubs and river cruises hosting Holi-themed events comply with safety regulations and statutory requirements. It also demanded action against organisers permitting minors to participate in such parties. Taking cognisance of the complaint, the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Velha Police Station has registered a case of rash and negligent driving following an accident on NH-66 at Dando, Goa Velha, which left an electric scooter rider grievously injured. As per the complaint lodged on February 26, 2026 at 3.58 pm by Shubham Mayenkar of Taleigao, the accident occurred on February 20, 2026 at around 6.20 pm opposite the Benetton Store on NH-66 road. Police stated that the accused, Rohan Roy (48), a businessman from Dabolim, was driving a Maruti Suzuki Swift car (GA-08-AA-8064) from Verna towards Panaji. Upon reaching the stretch opposite the Benetton Store…