Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Revolutionary Goans Party leader Manoj Parab has expressed concern over the increasing crime rate in Goa, linking it to the rising influx of migrants. He said incidents of murders, rapes, robberies, and house thefts are on the rise, while the administration has failed to maintain law and order. “The situation is worsening as migrant inflow remains unchecked. The government has completely failed, and the Chief Minister must take control,” Parab stated.
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao slammed the state government over the spate of murders in Goa, accusing it of failing to ensure citizens’ safety. “Yesterday, a tenant was murdered in Morjim; today, two men were found murdered in Saligao. While the government is busy with manipulations, collections, and blaming the opposition, people’s safety is being ignored,” Alemao said. He alleged that criminals in Goa “have no fear of the police” as they are “hand in glove with those in power and executing their ‘supari files’.” Alemao said the rising crime rate reflects the BJP government’s failure…
New Delhi: Sunil Chhetri has confirmed that his time with the Indian national football team has come to a close and indicated that his club career may also end next year. The 42-year-old striker, long regarded as one of India’s greatest footballers, said his international comeback earlier this year was only to help the team during the final phase of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. Chhetri had officially retired from international football in June last year but returned after former head coach Manolo Marquez urged him to rejoin the squad. With India failing to qualify for the…
GOA: Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi triggered a major controversy at the FIDE World Cup after leaving the venue and checking out of his hotel within an hour of his elimination on Thursday. The two-time World Championship challenger lost 0.5-1.5 to Indian GM Diptayan Ghosh in round 2 and exited the tournament visibly frustrated with what he described as poor event conditions. A video shared online showed the 35-year-old being escorted out of the playing hall by security before departing with his luggage in a cab. A message circulated on his Telegram channel suggested he was dissatisfied with the…
New Delhi: India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar made an impressive start at the Moutai Singapore Open, finishing the opening round tied for 10th after carding a five under 67 at the Singapore Island Country Club. His round featured seven birdies and two bogeys, placing him three shots behind early leader Jeunghun Wang of South Korea, who fired a superb 64. Bhullar began steadily with three birdies and two bogeys across his first 12 holes, before finding his rhythm late in the round. Between holes 13 and 17, he produced four birdies in a five hole stretch that lifted him well…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa welcomed the first charter flights operated by TUI Airways from the United Kingdom for the Winter Season 2025–26, marking the commencement of direct arrivals from Manchester and London Gatwick at Manohar International Airport (Mopa). The first charter from Manchester arrived on November 5 with 282 passengers, followed by the second charter from London Gatwick on November 6 carrying 288 passengers. The charter services operated under the supervision of Freedom Holidays Pvt. Ltd., further enhanced international access to Goa. With direct connectivity from Manchester Airport (MAN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manohar International Airport (GOX),…
New Delhi: Two time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s consistent encouragement has left a lasting impact on India’s sporting community. She described how his words often lift athletes during difficult moments, especially when they fall short of expectations or miss out on higher medals. Sindhu said the Prime Minister always reminds players that winning any medal at the highest level is an achievement in itself. She noted that he never overlooks the hard work behind a performance, even when an athlete misses a result by the smallest of margins. In a video…
