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Margao: MCC Knights advanced to Qualifier 2 of the MCL 11 T20 cricket tournament after registering a convincing 58 run victory over MCC Masters in the Eliminator match played at the MCC Ground, Margao. Batting first, MCC Knights put up a competitive total of 162 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Sairaj Dhond led the scoring with a fluent 38, while Vikram Gaitonde contributed 23. Ameet Kakode, Kapil D S Borker and Siddhant Ghanekar chipped in with 18 runs each to strengthen the total. For MCC Masters, Dr Prasad Ghode was the pick of the bowlers with figures of…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa suffered a heavy defeat by an innings and 322 runs against Madhya Pradesh in their Vijay Merchant Trophy Elite Under-16 cricket match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Resuming on Thursday at 48 for 6 in their second innings, Goa were bundled out for 53 runs, offering little resistance to the Madhya Pradesh bowlers. Earlier, Goa had been dismissed for 77 in their first innings. In reply, Madhya Pradesh piled up a massive 452 for 6 before declaring, gaining an unassailable lead and forcing an innings defeat. Goa will look to regroup…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As Christmas week begins in Goa, traffic movement on highways and entry points suggests a slow and steady inflow of visitors, but the traditional festive rush is conspicuously absent. While vehicles from outside the State are entering daily, the numbers do not reflect the usual year-end surge associated with Goa’s peak tourism season. Tourism stakeholders say visitor arrivals are happening, but the energy and scale typically seen during Christmas and New Year are missing. “There is movement on the roads, but it is nowhere close to the festive peak Goa is known for,” a senior tourism industry…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In the wake of its poor performance in the recently concluded Zilla Panchayat elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has effected a major leadership change in Goa. Advocate Amit Palekar has been removed from the post of President of the party’s Goa State unit with immediate effect. The decision was taken by the party’s Political Affairs Committee and comes a day after the Zilla Panchayat results were declared, in which AAP managed to win only one seat across the State. The electoral outcome is being seen as a key factor behind the leadership reshuffle. Goa State General…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: With President of India Draupadi Murmu scheduled to arrive in Goa on December 27 and 28, 2025, the District Magistrate, South Goa, has enforced stringent aerial restrictions in sensitive locations to ensure foolproof security during the VVIP visit. As part of the security protocol, aerial photography and videography, along with the operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones in any form, have been completely prohibited within a two-kilometre radius of Dabolim International Airport. The ban also covers the key movement corridor from INS Hansa to the Zuari Bridge, which is expected to be used during the…

By Suraj Nandrekar For years, the year end calendar in Goa has been defined as much by music stages and revving engines as by beaches and sunsets. Sunburn and India Bike Week were not just events. They were signals to the market that the season had arrived, that Goa was open for business at scale. Their absence this New Year has inevitably raised a question. Has the buzz gone missing, and with it, a slice of Goa’s tourism momentum? The answer is not a simple yes or no. Tourist footfalls are visible, hotels are not empty, and shacks are doing…

MAHIMA SHETKAR This Christmas, the most memorable gifts aren’t always the ones bought from a store—they’re the ones crafted with care, creativity, and love. Handmade gifts carry a personal touch that reflects thoughtfulness, effort, and the true spirit of the season. In a world filled with mass-produced presents, giving something handmade transforms a simple gift into a cherished memory. Crafted with Love From hand-painted mugs and personalized calendars to custom candles and knitted scarves, handmade gifts tell a story. Each brushstroke, stitch, or carefully chosen material reflects the giver’s effort and attention to detail. Unlike store-bought items, these gifts carry…