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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Campaigning for the December 20 Zilla Panchayat elections in Goa concluded today at 8 am bringing to an end weeks of intense political activity and setting the stage for a closely fought contest among the State’s key political parties. The elections will determine the outcome in all 50 Zilla Panchayat constituencies across North and South Goa, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), seeking to reinforce their dominance at the grassroots level. The alliance has projected the polls as a crucial barometer of public support ahead of the 2027…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Ajay Gupta, one of the co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora, has approached a local court in Mapusa seeking regular bail in connection with the deadly fire incident at the club. Gupta, who was arrested by the Goa Police in New Delhi, is currently in the custody of the Anjuna Police. His bail plea has been filed before the District Court in Mapusa, where he is being represented by senior advocate Rohan Desai. According to court sources, the application is expected to be taken up for hearing later on Thursday, following which the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Dr. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan, Associate Professor of Materials Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has been named the recipient of the Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025. He leads a research group in computational materials science at IISc. This is the third edition of the prestigious national award instituted by the Government of Goa to inspire young scientific minds in Goa and across India to pursue excellence in science for the benefit of humanity. A total of 50 applications were received from leading research institutes across the country. After rigorous evaluation, 10 candidates were…

“The real problem lies not only with the businesses but with the ecosystem that protects them. North Goa today is deeply influenced by a powerful Delhi circuit. Politicians on vacation, senior IAS and IPS officers on “breaks,” retired bureaucrats turned investors, and their networks of fixers and facilitators have transformed governance into an informal negotiation. When the violator is connected to Delhi, enforcement in Goa suddenly slows down. Local officials understand this reality all too well. A strict inspection can invite a phone call from above. A sealed premises can lead to a transfer. A police complaint can quietly disappear.…

New Delhi: Star India batter and T20 vice-captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the final two T20Is against South Africa due to a toe injury sustained during a training session. The injury occurred during an extended batting session in the nets on the eve of the fourth T20I, leaving Gill in pain and unable to participate in the match. He did not travel with the team, and it remains uncertain whether he will feature in the series finale in Ahmedabad. Rishabh Pant is expected to step in as opener in Gill’s absence. The BCCI and team management are…

New Delhi: India recorded the highest doping positivity rate among major nations in the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) 2024 testing report, raising concerns at both national and international levels. According to the report, India conducted 7,113 tests last year—including 6,576 urine samples and 537 blood samples—which resulted in 260 adverse analytical findings. This translated to a positivity rate of 3.6 per cent, the highest among countries carrying out 5,000 or more tests. By comparison, China conducted 24,214 tests with a positivity rate of just 0.2 per cent, while the US recorded 6,592 tests with a rate of 1.1 per cent.…

New Delhi: The fourth T20I between India and South Africa at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow was abandoned without a toss on Wednesday due to heavy fog, leaving players and fans frustrated. Scheduled to begin at 7 PM IST, the match was delayed multiple times as visibility remained poor, with six inspections ultimately confirming that play was impossible. Fans who had gathered at the stadium expressed disappointment, with some demanding refunds. One spectator joked he had “sold three sacks of wheat” to watch the game, highlighting the frustration among attendees. Others suggested that the match should have been scheduled earlier in…