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New Delhi: India produced a dominant all round performance to defeat South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20I at Dharamsala on Sunday, taking a 2 1 lead in the five match series. A ruthless display by the fast bowlers laid the foundation before the batters completed a comfortable chase with plenty to spare. After opting to bowl, India’s pacers exploited helpful conditions to devastating effect, bundling South Africa out for a modest 117. The new ball proved decisive as early swing and seam movement dismantled the visiting top order. Arshdeep Singh led the charge with figures of 2…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move that strengthens the revival of iron ore mining in Goa, the Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), functioning under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has granted prior environmental clearance (EC) to the Onda Mineral Block (X) located in Onda village of Sattari taluka. The mineral block is held by Agravanshi Pvt Ltd. During a recent meeting held earlier this month, the Authority also approved an EC in favour of Chowgule and Company Pvt Ltd for the handling of an iron ore dump situated outside the lease boundary on privately…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Emphasising that a healthy and active youth forms the foundation of a strong and progressive nation, Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Ramesh Tawadkar urged citizens to adopt fitness as a way of life. The Sports Minister was speaking after participating in the 53rd edition of “Sundays On Cycle – Goa Edition”, organised under the Fit India Movement along the scenic Goan coastline. The event was dedicated to Vijay Diwas, paying tribute to the courage, discipline and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces, while promoting fitness, environmental awareness and an active lifestyle. Dr Ramesh Tawadkar joined cyclists,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: More than 500 condemned vehicles belonging to government departments, State-owned corporations and autonomous bodies have been scrapped across Goa in the last seven months, easing congestion in public spaces and generating significant revenue for the State. As per official data, the Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) conducted four specially organised ‘scrap melas’, through which 518 obsolete vehicles — including two-wheelers and four-wheelers — were disposed of, fetching Rs 2.77 crore for the government. Many of the vehicles had remained unused for years, with some lying abandoned for over 15 years outside government offices or along public roads,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: RSB Cochin and Central Secretariat Delhi have qualified for the final of the All India Civil Service Football Tournament after winning their semi final matches on Sunday. In the first semi final, RSB Cochin defeated RSB Mumbai 3 1. Finu Fawas, Sourav T P and Ajeesh P scored for Cochin, while Sanket Salokhe netted the lone goal for Mumbai. The second semi final saw Central Secretariat Delhi edge past the Goan team 2 1 in a closely contested match. Nitesh Sharma and Mahip Adhikari were on target for Delhi, while Nellister Silveira scored for Goa. The final…

Team Goemkarponn BETALBATIM: Taking a sharp dig at the BJP and Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa president Adv. Amit Palekar on Sunday said the BJP must be rattled by the work carried out by AAP MLAs in South Goa, claiming it showcased the party’s alternative governance model for the State. Addressing a public meeting at Betalbatim in the presence of AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Palekar said the initiatives undertaken in Benaulim and Velim reflected what he described as AAP’s “Goa Model” of governance. He cited neighbourhood healthcare facilities, improved roads and an administration free from extortion and intimidation…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association has announced the Goa state boys and girls teams for the 33rd Junior National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship, scheduled to be held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from December 18 to 21, 2025. The selection marks an important step for the young players who will represent the state on the national stage. The boys team features Shaunak Naik, Saiesh Naik, Gourish Velip, Arnav Gaonkar, Rohit Lamani, Manikishor Singh, Vishal Jadhav, Mayur Narvekar, Faraan Shaikh, Usman Karol, Babi Dalvi, Yuvraj Malik, Sainath Naik and Mahadev Malik. The squad reflects a mix of experience…