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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: While the Mandovi River has recorded a gradual improvement in water quality in recent years, sewage-related pollution continues to affect several stretches of the river, according to the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). The findings emerged during a review of long-term water quality data collected under the Central Pollution Control Board’s National Water Quality Monitoring Programme. The assessment was undertaken as part of ongoing efforts to evaluate the health of the river and follows queries raised regarding the condition of Mandovi waters. According to the Board, bacterial contamination remains a persistent concern, with faecal coliform levels…

Team Goemkarponn COLLEM: Tragedy struck Tambdimall in Collem when two teenage cousins drowned while swimming in the Dudhsagar River, sending shockwaves through the local community already reeling from a recent drowning incident in the area. The victims, identified as Omkar Dendin (17) and Sagar Dendin (17), reportedly entered the river for a swim and were swept into deeper waters, where they struggled to stay afloat. Police said the boys had left home along with Omkar’s younger brother. Family members were reportedly told they were heading to a nearby playground. However, the trio instead made their way to the riverbank. The…

New Delhi: Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has issued a strong warning to India, stating that Islamabad could consider military action if it believes its water security is under threat. Speaking amid growing tensions over water-sharing arrangements, Asif described water as a vital component of Pakistan’s national security and said any perceived attempt to disrupt supplies could trigger a serious response. He also suggested that Pakistan would closely monitor developments and act if it found evidence of actions that could significantly affect the country’s access to water resources. The remarks come months after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following…

New Delhi: A major crackdown on examination malpractice during the NEET UG Re-Examination 2026 has led to the arrest of 30 people in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district, including nine individuals accused of impersonating registered candidates. The arrests were made following intensified checks at multiple examination centres after authorities received inputs about suspected cheating and organised fraud. Investigators believe the case may be linked to a larger network involved in facilitating unfair means during competitive examinations. Among those arrested, one impersonator was caught at the KRK High School examination centre, seven were detained from Kendriya Vidyalaya, and another was apprehended at Hasanpur…

Mumbai: The Bonus 5th Asia Bridge Cup has officially commenced in Goa. The tournament is being supported by Bonus Playing Cards from Parksons Cartamundi as its Official Sponsor. The association brings together one of India’s leading playing cards brands and Asia’s premier Bridge championship, reinforcing the growing stature of Bridge as a globally recognised mind sport. The championship was inaugurated on 21 June 2026, setting the stage for a week of high-stakes bridge action and showcasing the rising stature of mind sports in India. Held from 21 to 27 June 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa, the Bonus…

New Delhi: Rohit Sharma added another remarkable chapter to his illustrious career with a record-breaking performance against Afghanistan in the third and final ODI in Chennai. The Indian captain scored a fluent 79 off 69 balls, helping India secure a convincing nine-wicket victory and complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the series. The innings saw Rohit become the highest-scoring Indian opener in international cricket, overtaking former explosive opener Virender Sehwag. Rohit now sits atop the list with 16,137 international runs as an opener, moving ahead of Sehwag’s tally of 16,119. He had already surpassed legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar…

New Delhi: At just 15 years of age, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already become one of the most closely watched young cricketers in the game. Every innings, every shot and every reaction is scrutinised, but the teenager continues to demonstrate a remarkable ability to thrive under pressure. Sooryavanshi recently found himself in the spotlight for reasons beyond his batting after an on-field altercation with Sri Lanka A players during the tri-nation series. The incident sparked debate about his temperament and raised questions about how the young star would respond to the added attention. His answer came with the bat. Facing Sri…