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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Dempo Challengers began their campaign in the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 with an emphatic six wicket victory over CD Fountainhead in a floodlit encounter at the MCC ground in Margao on Wednesday. The tournament is being organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust. After winning the toss, Dempo opted to bowl and immediately seized control of the contest. Skipper Aditya Angle produced a decisive spell, returning figures of 4 for 27 from his four overs. He was well supported by Shridhar Keni, who claimed 3 for 25, while Tunish Sawkar chipped in with a wicket…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa suffered a six wicket loss to Punjab in their Senior Women’s One Day Trophy Elite fixture at the Usha Martin Ground in Ranchi on Thursday, despite posting a competitive total. Opting to bat first, Goa Women put up 218 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was anchored by Harshita Yadav, who compiled a steady 52 off 74 deliveries, striking six boundaries. She found support from Poorva Bhaidkar, who made 36, and Tejaswini Duragad, who added 32 runs. Contributions also came from Purvaja Verlekar with 23 and Tanisha Gaikwad with 21, helping Goa reach…

“Monserrate has called the verdict vindication. Legally, he is entitled to do so. Politically, however, the question remains unresolved. Should public life demand only legal innocence, or should it also insist on moral responsibility? Political parties routinely hide behind court verdicts to avoid uncomfortable conversations. Acquittal becomes not just a legal end, but an ethical escape. This approach lowers the bar for leadership. Democracy is not strengthened when leaders survive controversy without reflection. It is weakened when accountability is reduced to what can be proven in court, years after the fact, amid investigative failures.” The acquittal of Goa Revenue Minister…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A political storm has erupted over the future of Dabolim Airport, with the Goa Forward Party (GFP) threatening a statewide agitation if Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Minister Mauvin Godinho fail to clarify their stand by next week. GFP chief Vijai Sardesai launched a sharp attack on Godinho, terming it “shameful” to suggest that private airport operator GMR is pressurising the Centre to “kill” Dabolim. “It is not GMR, but the Union Defence Minister who is pushing the State to shut down Dabolim. Mauvin Godinho has failed to protect Dabolim Airport and should resign as the MLA…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Minister Mauvin Godinho today said that Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured him that Dabolim Airport will not be shut down, amid the ongoing political controversy over its future. Godinho said he met the Defence Minister in New Delhi and submitted a detailed memorandum highlighting concerns regarding Dabolim Airport and the need to continue civil operations. “I met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and submitted a detailed memorandum regarding Dabolim Airport. The Minister has assured me that Dabolim Airport will not be shut down,” Godinho stated. The Minister further claimed that he had intervened after…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Tensions flared at the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) on Thursday after AAP Goa President Valmiki Naik was removed by police from the CCP premises, where he had arrived with supporters to raise concerns over the continued operation of casinos in the Mandovi River. The incident unfolded as a group of Panaji residents gathered at the CCP Conference Hall to voice their opposition to offshore casinos and seek clarity on the Corporation’s stand. The citizens had assembled to meet the Mayor and demand concrete action against casino activities in the river, which they claim are…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The Mapusa Sessions Court today rejected the bail applications of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra in connection with the Arpora fire tragedy at Birch by Romeo Lane, which occurred on the intervening night of December 6 and 7, 2025, claiming 25 lives. The two accused had sought bail in the case, but the court declined to grant relief after hearing the arguments. The fire incident, one of the deadliest in recent times in the State, had sent shockwaves across Goa and raised serious questions about safety compliance and accountability. Advocate Vishnu Joshi, appearing for the victims’ families, termed…