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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Government has renewed its concerns over the Kalasa Diversion Scheme, urging the Mhadei PRAWAH authority to ensure that no water escapes through the masonry plugs installed in the project’s RCC conduits. The issue was raised at PRAWAH’s seventh meeting, held in Goa on July 10 and chaired for the first time by newly appointed Chairperson D S Chaskar. Goa told the authority that any diversion of Mhadei waters towards Karnataka’s Malaprabha basin would be contrary to the directions issued by the Mhadei Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT). The State also reiterated its demand for a joint…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte has condemned the alleged incident involving police personnel and a hotel in Porvorim, describing the reported conduct as “condemnable” and stressing that appropriate action must be taken if wrongdoing is established. Khaunte said he had already conveyed his concerns to Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and expressed confidence that the matter would be properly investigated. He said the focus should remain on the allegations and on ensuring accountability wherever any wrongdoing is found. Highlighting Porvorim’s growing importance, Khaunte said the constituency has evolved into a progressive urban-rural hub, housing key institutions and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Police has initiated disciplinary action against five personnel over separate allegations ranging from misconduct and corruption to disproportionate assets and alleged involvement in a drug-related case. According to Goa Police, Head Clerk Mukund Menkurkar/Lamgaonkar has been suspended and departmental proceedings have been initiated for allegedly inducing persons facing departmental enquiries to purchase LIC policies through his wife, who is an LIC agent. LDC Pratap Sawant has also been placed under suspension, with departmental proceedings initiated over allegations that he collected money from Home Guards on the promise of securing employment. Police Constable Gauresh Gawas, presently attached…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Anaya Shukla, Vanlalrhuitpuii, Claire George and Shaurya Dessai booked their places in the Girls U11 semifinals on the opening day of the Priority Gaspar Dias Open All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Miramar, on Tuesday. Anaya produced a dominant performance in the quarterfinals, defeating Tasha Mascarenhas 3-0. Vanlalrhuitpuii also secured a straight games victory, overcoming Swara Gude 3-0 to move into the last four. Claire George had to work harder for her place in the semifinals, defeating Tvisha Kotkar 3-1. Shaurya Dessai completed the U11 semifinal lineup after a 3-1…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Mahipal Sinh Parmar, Priyansh Sawant Dessai, Amaira Dhumatker and Anvitha Poojari secured their places in the U11 singles finals at the Sunlite State Badminton Ranking Tournament 2026, with the semifinals producing several impressive performances at the Indoor Stadium, Campal. In the U11 Boys’ section, Mahipal Sinh Parmar pulled off a notable upset by defeating top seed Shloke Utagi 15-8, 15-13. Fourth seed Priyansh Sawant Dessai also produced a confident display, beating Aariketh Chari 15-6, 15-13 to earn his place in the title clash. Top seed Amaira Dhumatker continued her dominant campaign in the U11 Girls’ category with…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s young badminton sensation Aarush Pawaskar has made a major jump in the BWF U19 Men’s Singles rankings, rising 28 places to World No. 89 with 3,790 points. The 16 year old’s latest breakthrough follows an impressive European campaign, highlighted by a bronze medal at the Victor Bulgarian Junior Open International 2026. Aarush won four of his five matches at the tournament and produced one of his biggest victories by defeating Bulgaria’s second seed and World No. 21 Teodor Mitev in a thrilling three game contest. The achievement further strengthens Aarush’s growing reputation on the international junior…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: National gold medallist Lloyd Fernandes and promising sub junior Para paddler Rayansh Sawant emerged champions in their respective categories at the YMCA Table Tennis Tournament 2026, held at the Indoor Stadium, Campal. Lloyd Fernandes, ranked No. 1 in India in Para wheelchair table tennis, produced a dominant performance in the Para Wheelchair final, defeating Stany D’Souza 3-0. Mahesh Pagala and Vishant Nagvekar finished as the semifinalists in the category. In the Para Standing section, young Rayansh Sawant continued his impressive run by defeating Ritesh Vaigankar 3-0 in the final. Gopal Naik and Zulkas Beig secured semifinal finishes.…