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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The mortal remains of 21 victims of the Arpora fire tragedy have been transported with full dignity to their home states, including Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Assam and West Bengal. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said the Government of Goa has ensured complete assistance to the families during the process. In an official statement, the Office of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said the administration has provided “all necessary support in facilitating the respectful transportation of the mortal remains along with their next of kin,” coordinating closely with authorities in the respective states. Meanwhile, arrangements for the remaining four…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez has expressed strong faith in midfielder Ayush Dev Chhetri, highlighting his intelligence, composure, and adaptability, especially during the team’s successful Super Cup campaign. Despite facing criticism and setbacks, Chhetri has emerged as a key figure under Marquez’s guidance. Marquez described Chhetri as one of the most unfairly criticised players in Indian football. “Ask his teammates about him, and they will tell you the same. He thinks faster than most players in the country, and you always want someone like him in your team,” the coach said. Chhetri’s performance in the Super…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: Former Sancoale Zilla Panchayat member Mariano Rodrigues filed his nomination papers on Monday as an independent candidate from the Sancoale constituency for the upcoming ZP elections, marking his return to grassroots politics with a renewed pitch for development and accountability. Rodrigues, a resident of Sancoale, arrived at the Mormugao Block office accompanied by supporters and submitted his papers before the returning officer. Speaking after the formalities, he said his decision to contest independently stems from his belief that local issues demand “unfiltered commitment rather than political alignment.” “I have served the people of Sancoale before, and I…

New Delhi: South Africa T20I captain Aiden Markram has emphasized the importance of dismissing India’s young opener Abhishek Sharma, describing him as a fearless player who embodies the aggressive, modern approach to T20 cricket. Markram, who previously shared the field with Sharma at Sunrisers Hyderabad, spoke highly of the 25-year-old left-hander and acknowledged the challenge he presents. “Abhi is a fantastic player and a great guy. Getting him out early would be a significant advantage for us,” Markram said ahead of the five-match T20I series opener at Barabati Stadium. He noted that the modern T20 game is increasingly driven by…

New Delhi: The T20I leg of South Africa’s tour of India begins tonight at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium, kicking off a five-match series. India and South Africa have already shared honours in the earlier legs, with South Africa sweeping the two-Test series before India clinched the ODI series 2-1. India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah returns after being rested for the ODIs. The 32-year-old has been in fine form, taking eight wickets in the Test series, including a five-wicket haul. Bumrah is just one wicket shy of 100 T20I scalps, which would make him the second Indian after Arshdeep Singh to…

New Delhi: The Global Chess League (GCL), a franchise-based chess tournament known for merging tradition with innovation, is set to make its Indian debut with a grand homecoming edition in Mumbai. Supported by industrialist Anand Mahindra, the league aims to bring the strategic depth of chess together with modern entertainment and technology. Having previously staged successful events in the UAE and the United Kingdom, GCL is now bringing its hybrid format to India, the spiritual home of the game. Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi highlighted Mahindra’s long-standing interest in chess, noting that his backing adds prestige and momentum to the league’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C), in collaboration with the Goa Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (GIPARD), hosted a two-day workshop on cybersecurity aimed at enhancing the digital safety of government systems and critical public data. Held at GIPARD’s Ella Farm campus, the workshop brought together officials from various Goa Government departments to raise awareness about evolving cyber threats, data protection regulations, and best practices for secure data management. The event was inaugurated by Shri Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director of DITE&C, along with Dr. Milind Sakhardande, Joint Director, DITE&C, Dr. Seema Fernandes, Assistant…