Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite Under-19 tournament, losing to Tamil Nadu by four wickets in a Group C encounter at the Tau Devi Lal Ground on Wednesday. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Goa managed 184 for six in their allotted 50 overs. Tamil Nadu responded with an aggressive batting display, reaching 186 for six in just 32.5 overs to complete a comfortable victory. Goa endured an early setback, losing both openers within the first 10 overs. Aradhya Goyal and Afrid Rajkannawar then steadied the innings with a…
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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Baroda moved within touching distance of victory against Goa in the Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy Under-23 four day tournament after a dramatic turnaround put them in a commanding position heading into the final day. Goa had gained a significant advantage after bowling out Baroda for 169 in their first innings on the second day. Resuming at 164 for eight, Baroda managed to add only five runs before losing their remaining two wickets, handing Goa a substantial first innings lead of 153 runs. However, Goa failed to capitalise on their advantage as their batting lineup suffered a…
Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s promising badminton talent, 10-year-old Amaira Dhumatker, delivered an encouraging performance at the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub Junior Under-13 Ranking Badminton Tournament 2026 in Patna, reaching the quarterfinals of the Girls’ Singles competition. Amaira’s campaign in the singles event came to an end after she lost to Telangana’s Saina Sharma in straight games, with the match ending 8-15, 8-15. Despite the defeat, reaching the last eight of a national ranking tournament marks a significant milestone for the young Goan player, who competed against some of the country’s emerging badminton talents. Interestingly, Amaira and Saina were also partners…
Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A property dispute allegedly turned violent at Nagzar, Curti, on Tuesday morning after two men allegedly intercepted a scooter and assaulted its rider, Mangaldas Naik, with an iron rod, leaving him with bleeding injuries. According to a complaint lodged by Shivram Naik of Curti, the accused, Gopinath Naik and Premanand Naik, both residents of Curti, allegedly stopped his brother Mangaldas Naik while he was riding a scooter and attacked him over previous enmity linked to a property dispute. Ponda Police registered an FIR against the two accused under Sections 118(1) and 126, read with Section 3(5), of…
Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: An unidentified person died on the spot after being hit by a train at Curchorem railway station on Thursday. Following the incident, Railway Police and Curchorem Police personnel rushed to the spot and initiated an investigation into the matter. A 108 ambulance remained stationed at the railway station for around four hours while the Railway Police conducted the panchnama and completed the necessary formalities. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained. Further details regarding the incident are awaited.
Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Shack Owners Welfare Society has called on the Goa government to strengthen measures for managing stray dogs in crowded tourist locations, saying the issue requires attention to the safety of beachgoers, residents and people employed along the coastline. Society president Cruz Cardozo said the organisation had submitted a representation to the government seeking action on stray dog-related concerns and compliance with the relevant Supreme Court directions. He said the objective was to find a workable solution that protects people while ensuring animals are treated humanely. Cardozo called for coordination between government departments and other authorities, along…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has directed the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in Dharashiv, Maharashtra, to make available the personal records of 14 children rescued in Goa for examination by the court-appointed amicus curiae. The Court has emphasised that the children’s identities must be protected throughout the process. The direction covers nine children identified by the North Goa CWC and five identified by its South Goa counterpart. A Division Bench comprising Justice Valmiki Menezes and Justice Amit Jamsandekar said the amicus curiae could examine the files, subject to strict confidentiality regarding the children. The proceedings are…