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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: More than one domestic tourist was rescued from drowning every day along Goa’s coastline in 2025, underscoring the vital role played by Drishti Marine lifesavers across the state’s beaches and waterfronts. Throughout the year, 450 Indian nationals — including domestic tourists and Goan residents — and 98 foreign nationals were rescued, taking the total number of water-based rescues to 548 out of 614 reported incidents. Several of these incidents involved multiple victims. “In 2025, lifesavers assisted 829 victims through interventions that went beyond water-based rescues, including locating missing children, returning lost articles, preventing thefts, and administering first…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A series of transformative Smart City projects were inaugurated today at the hands of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant,Shri. Atanasio Monserrate Revenue Minister and Panaji Constituency MLA, and Shri. Sandip Jacques, IAS, MD & CEO, Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL). The launch marks a significant milestone under the Smart City Mission, reaffirming the Government of Goa’s commitment to sustainable urban development, strengthened civic infrastructure, and an improved quality of life for the citizens of Panaji. As part of the Smart City initiatives, Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) has undertaken…

Margao:In the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 cricket tournament organized by the Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust, Rising Stars of Ponda secured a comprehensive 39-run victory over Sinq Rangers in a floodlit match played at the MCC Ground in Margao on Thursday. Batting first after being invited to take strike, Rising Stars of Ponda posted a total of 151 all out in 19.5 overs. Gaurish Shenvi Lotlikar top-scored with a fluent 51, while Sanat Mhapne contributed 28 runs and Nandan Acharya added 20. For Sinq Rangers, Nikhil Virginkar delivered an impressive bowling spell, claiming 4 wickets for 22 runs. Arin…

Travis Head’s side stunned in low-scoring thriller as Zimbabwe maintain unbeaten run versus Australia in T20 World Cup meetings Zimbabwe delivered one of the tournament’s biggest surprises by defeating Australia national cricket team in a gripping T20 World Cup encounter, preserving their perfect winning record against Australia in the event’s history. After being put into bat first, Zimbabwe struggled against disciplined bowling and only managed a modest total. Their innings was marked by regular dismissals, and despite a few resilient contributions in the middle order, they could not post a commanding score. The pitch offered variable bounce and movement early…

Mumbai: India’s aviation regulator has imposed a penalty of ₹1 crore on Air India after it was found that the airline operated an Airbus A320 on eight separate occasions without a valid airworthiness permit. The violation emerged during regulatory scrutiny, which revealed that the aircraft continued commercial operations even after the mandatory Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) had expired. Under aviation safety regulations, no aircraft is permitted to operate without a valid ARC, as the certificate confirms that the aircraft meets all required safety, maintenance, and operational standards. Following its examination, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation determined that the airline…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Government of Goa on Wednesday launched the Goa Startup Accelerator Programme, a structured initiative designed to support startups with mentorship, market access and investment opportunities, as part of efforts to deepen the state’s innovation ecosystem. The programme was launched by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, through the Startup and IT Promotion Cell, at a function held in Panaji. Addressing the gathering, IT Minister Rohan Khaunte said Goa was steadily building a strong and inclusive startup environment supported by forward-looking policies. “Goa has 734 DPIIT-registered startups today, with nearly half being…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa emerged champions of the Men’s Inter-Collegiate Handball Championship 2025–26, organised by Goa University, at the Goa University ground in Taleigao on February 10 and 11. In a high-scoring final, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa defeated Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim 37–27 to lift the title. Earlier, in the semifinals, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa outplayed Goa Medical College 16–5, while Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim secured their place in the final with a 31–20 win over VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao. The Best Player (Men) award was…