Author: Team Admin

“Goa’s insistence that it lacks a resident tiger population ignores the basic function of a reserve. Corridors matter as much as breeding grounds. The forests of Mhadei, Netravali and Cotigao form a natural link between the tiger landscapes of Karnataka and Maharashtra. Tigers do not recognise state borders. They disperse through connected forests, and if those forests are poorly protected, young tigers face the gauntlet of poaching, conflict and habitat fragmentation. Dismissing the need for a reserve merely because the population is transient reflects a narrow, outdated approach to conservation. The argument about displacement demands careful scrutiny. Successive administrations have…

Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: Valpoi Police booked a 45-year-old man after he was allegedly caught red-handed accepting gambling bets in a public place near the Government School in Valpoi. According to a state complaint filed by HC Devidas Laxman Paryekar of Valpoi Police Station, the incident occurred around 11:53 am when the accused, Bhago Zore, 45, a resident of Naguem, Sattari, was found conducting illegal betting activities openly in the area. Police seized ₹830 in cash and other gambling material from the spot. An offence has been registered, and further investigation is underway under the supervision of HC Devidas Paryekar of…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: A routine afternoon turned fatal at Pen Circle, Valshi, after a speeding Eicher truck rammed into a motorcycle, killing its rider on the spot. Police said the accident occurred around 12:20 pm when Abhishek Jagtap, 26, of Pune, was driving an Eicher truck (MH-04-KF-6995) towards Mapusa. Preliminary inquiry has revealed that the driver was allegedly speeding and failed to exercise caution while negotiating Pen Circle, resulting in a violent collision with a Passion motorcycle (GA-03-Q-6391) coming from Mulgao towards Bicholim. The motorcyclist, later identified as Gnanasekaran S, 43, a resident of Canca, Bardez, suffered severe head and…

New Delhi: India’s hopes of levelling the Test series against South Africa suffered a major blow on Day 3 in Guwahati, triggering widespread frustration among fans and prompting a social-media storm calling for changes in team leadership. With the visitors posting a formidable 489 in their first innings, India crumbled under pressure and slipped to 119 for 6, placing themselves on the verge of another damaging sweep at home under head coach Gautam Gambhir. With regular captain Shubman Gill unavailable due to injury, Rishabh Pant stepped in to lead the side. However, the stand-in skipper’s dismissal turned into…

New Delhi: KL Rahul has been appointed captain for India’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, stepping in after regular skipper Shubman Gill was ruled out with a neck injury sustained during the opening Test in Kolkata. The decision places Rahul at the helm solely for this short assignment, with expectations that Gill will return for the New Zealand ODIs in January 2026. According to internal discussions, Rahul’s elevation is meant to address an immediate leadership gap. Rishabh Pant was not considered for the role due to limited participation in the format, having played only a single ODI…

New Delhi: Legendary screen icon Dharmendra has passed away at the age of 89, leaving the Indian film industry and millions of admirers united in grief. The news of his demise has created a sombre atmosphere across Mumbai, where fans and colleagues gathered to bid an emotional farewell to one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring and loved performers. The Pawan Hans Crematorium witnessed an early influx of well-known personalities as tributes began to pour in. Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan were among the first to arrive, joining the growing crowd that had assembled to pay last respects. Many…

Team Goemkarponn Sankhalim: An ADIP camp organised at Ravindra Bhavan in Sankhalim on Monday saw strong participation, as the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities and the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities distributed assistive devices to beneficiaries under the centrally sponsored scheme. The camp was held under the leadership of Minister for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Subhash Phal Dessai. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant attended the event, underlining the government’s commitment to strengthening disability welfare through doorstep access to aids and appliances. State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Guruprasad Pawaskar, Department Director Varsha Naik…