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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The proposed Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) sparked a debate in the Goa Legislative Assembly on Thursday, with several legislators raising concerns about its possible impact on consumers, businesses and waste management systems. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the House that the DRS has been successfully implemented in around 50 countries worldwide and is currently being run on a trial basis in Kedarnath. He said the Goa government is studying the model but assured that the scheme will be implemented only after taking all stakeholders into confidence, especially considering its implications for shop owners and other businesses. Sawant…

New Delhi: India made a powerful start at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix as star high jumper Praveen Kumar clinched gold in the men’s T44 high jump event. The 2024 Summer Paralympics champion cleared 1.96 metres to comfortably secure the top podium position. Fellow Indian athletes also impressed in the event, with Unni Renu taking silver after clearing 1.86 metres and Banti claiming bronze with a jump of 1.83 metres, completing an Indian dominated podium. India achieved another clean sweep in the men’s T42 high jump. Shailesh Kumar won gold with a leap of 1.84 metres, while Ramsingbhai Gov…

New Delhi: Captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed the powerful message delivered by head coach Gautam Gambhir after India national cricket team secured a historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final. India defeated New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the title clash in Ahmedabad to lift their third T20 World Cup trophy and successfully defend the title. According to Suryakumar, Gambhir addressed the team in the dressing room with the World Cup trophy placed at the centre, reminding players of the lasting value of the achievement. He stressed that while teams may win many…

New Delhi: The first phase schedule of the Indian Premier League 2026 season has been officially announced, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match on March 28. The contest will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The 19th edition of the world’s most popular T20 cricket league will begin with the champions starting their title defence at home. A total of 20 matches will be played during the first phase of the tournament across 10 venues including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A magnificent unbeaten century from Tanisha Singh guided Delhi women’s cricket team to a comfortable seven wicket victory over Goa women’s cricket team in the Women’s Under 23 Elite One Day Trophy. The match was played at the Ayush Cricket Academy Ground 1 in Dehradun on Wednesday. Batting first, Goa posted a competitive total of 198 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs. Harshita Yadav led the scoring with a brisk 47 runs from 45 balls that included ten boundaries. Captain Tanaya Naik anchored the innings with a steady 44 off 93 deliveries, while wicketkeeper Tanisha Gaikwad…

Panaji: Around 40 women and young girls living with HIV from different parts of Goa came together for a special gathering organised by Human Touch Foundation to mark International Women’s Day. The event, titled “Strength in Sisterhood: Celebrate • Empower • Rise,” was held at Shantidham near Zalor Beach in Margao on March 8, creating a supportive space for participants to connect, reflect and celebrate resilience. The programme focused on empowerment, open dialogue and community support. Participants were encouraged to share personal experiences and discuss challenges faced by women living with HIV, including social stigma, access to healthcare and awareness…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goan content creator Mario Pimenta secured first place in a national level Reel and Video Making competition organised by the Bharati Vidyapeeth Centre for Distance and Online Education in Pune, Maharashtra. The competition was held to mark International Women’s Day and attracted entries from participants across the country. The contest invited creators to produce short videos and written submissions centred on themes of women’s empowerment, inspiration and personal transformation. Mario Pimenta won the top position in the Reel and Video Making category for his entry titled “Untold Her Story – Real Woman Inspiration Video.” For the competition,…