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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is set to introduce a mandatory digital system for the disposal of used cooking oil, a move aimed at improving waste management, protecting public health and supporting the production of cleaner fuels. The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has decided that food business operators will be required to sell or hand over their waste cooking oil through an online platform developed by the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) and managed by its authorised partner, BiofuelCircle. The initiative seeks to create a structured and traceable network for the collection and recycling of used cooking oil, ensuring…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A crucial decision on the long-pending proposal to declare large parts of the Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) is expected in the coming weeks, with the latest draft notification nearing the end of its validity period. The current draft, issued by the Union Government in July 2024, is scheduled to expire in late July 2026. With the deadline approaching, uncertainty remains over whether the Centre will issue a final notification for the ecologically fragile mountain range or release yet another draft for further consultations. The proposal seeks to bring over 56,000 square kilometres of the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: More than 90 coaches from across Goa came together to participate in the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations held at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium on June 21, 2026. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from coaches associated with the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG), highlighting the importance of yoga in promoting physical fitness, mental well-being and a healthy lifestyle among sports professionals. The yoga session was attended by Ramesh Tawadkar, who joined participants in observing the occasion. Senior sports administrators were also present, including Ajay Gaude and Bruno Coutinho. Following the session, SAG coaches interacted with…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Some of Goa’s brightest young table tennis talents delivered impressive performances at the MCC All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, held at the Multipurpose Stadium in Fatorda. Organised by the Margao Cricket Club under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association, the tournament witnessed intense competition across multiple age categories. Chandan Caro emerged champion in the Boys Under-15 category after producing a commanding display in the final. He defeated Ruhaan Shaikh in straight games, winning 12-10, 11-5, 11-6 to secure the title. In the Girls Under-15 final, Ishita Colaso also registered a convincing 3-0 victory,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Sufiya Shaikh emerged as the biggest star of the All Goa State Ranking Badminton Tournament 2026, claiming an impressive triple crown during the opening ranking event of the 2026-27 season held at the Indoor Hall in Peddem. Organised by Mapusa Shuttlers under the aegis of the Goa Badminton Association, the tournament showcased some of the state’s most promising young badminton talents. Competing in the Under-19 category, Sufiya dominated across three disciplines. She secured the Girls Singles title with a commanding 15-8, 15-8 victory over Shivanjali Thite. The pair then joined forces to win the Girls Doubles crown,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Central Government has issued a notification expressing its intention to acquire an additional 8,863 square metres of land for the four-laning of the Bhoma to Old Goa stretch of National Highway 748 in Goa. The proposed acquisition pertains to the section between Km 135.050 and Km 142.050 and forms part of the ongoing highway expansion project being executed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). As part of the statutory process, landowners and other interested parties have been invited to submit objections to the proposed acquisition within 21 days from the date of publication of the notification.…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: A 32-year-old labourer from Odisha died after allegedly falling from the second floor of an under-construction building in Sankhalim during the early hours of the day. The deceased has been identified as Ganesh Dalbehera, a native of Odisha who was employed at the construction site. According to police, the incident occurred around midnight when Dalbehera, who was sleeping at the site along with other workers, got up to attend nature’s call. While moving around the second floor of the building, he allegedly lost his balance and slipped, falling approximately 5.3 metres to the ground below. He sustained…