Author: Team Admin

New Delhi: A most wanted operative of the Pakistan based group Jaish-e-Mohammed was among three militants killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday. The slain militant, identified as Saifullah, had reportedly been active in the region for the past two years and had narrowly escaped security operations on multiple occasions. The encounter unfolded after forces received specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of militants in the area. Acting swiftly, security personnel launched a coordinated operation. As teams moved in to cordon off the suspected location, the militants opened fire, triggering a fierce…

New Delhi: More than one lakh motorists stranded in a massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway earlier this month will receive toll refunds amounting to ₹5.16 crore. The decision comes after a 33 hour disruption caused by a gas tanker accident led to severe congestion along the Khopoli stretch. On February 3, a gas tanker overturned on the expressway, bringing traffic to a standstill for several kilometres. Thousands of commuters were left stuck for hours, facing shortages of water, food and other essential supplies as authorities worked to clear the route and restore normal movement. In the aftermath of…

New Delhi: Goa’s Dr Ankush Patil delivered an authoritative performance to book his place in two finals at the All India Doctors Badminton Tournament, currently underway at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium. Displaying sharp court coverage and attacking precision, he secured straight game victories in both the Men’s Singles and the 35 plus category semifinals. In the Men’s Singles semifinal, Dr Patil defeated Dr Ibraheem Saleem 21 to 18, 21 to 15. He followed it up with another clinical win in the 35 plus section, overcoming Dr Viraj 21 to 19, 21 to 11 to confirm his spot in the…

New Delhi: CD Fountainhead and Sinq Rangers recorded impressive victories in the ongoing GSB Unity Cup 3.0, organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust, during Saturday’s matches at the MCC Ground in Margao. Both encounters, played under lights, delivered high intensity cricket and were decided in the closing stages. In the first match, CD Fountainhead put up 169 for 7 in their 20 overs after opting to bat. Manish Kakode top scored with 49, while Anish Prabhudesai added 45 to provide a steady platform. Vikrant Prabhu chipped in with 29 and Pranav Biche remained unbeaten on 24, ensuring…

Team Goemkarponn MOBOR: Human Touch Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Medical Oncology at Goa Medical College (GMC), commemorated International Childhood Cancer Day with a special outreach programme titled “Joyful Hearts” at Holiday Inn Resort Goa on Sunday. The initiative brought together children undergoing cancer treatment, their caregivers, doctors, nurses, therapists, and volunteers for a day dedicated to joy, solidarity, and emotional support. Hosted at the seaside property in Mobor, the event created a warm and uplifting environment where children participated in games, creative activities, music, face painting, and shared meals. For many families, the programme offered a much-needed…

New Delhi: The Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa hosted the tenth edition of its flagship inter higher secondary media festival, MediaScope 10.0, bringing together budding media enthusiasts from ten institutions across Goa. The day long event, held in January, served as a vibrant platform for students to demonstrate their creativity, technical skills and collaborative spirit. The festival began with an inaugural ceremony attended by Administrator Rev. Fr. Antonio Salema and Principal Ms. Ursula Barreto. Addressing the gathering, Rev. Fr. Salema encouraged students to cultivate gratitude and mindfulness in their academic and personal pursuits. Ms.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Shamrao Tridents and K.K. Strikers registered impressive victories in the ongoing GSB Unity Cup 3.0, organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust, at the MCC Ground in Margao on Sunday. In the morning fixture, K.K. Strikers posted a formidable 205 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs against Dempo Challengers. Opener Viraj Puranik set the tone with a blistering 55 off just 24 deliveries, striking nine boundaries and a six. Rauji Kakodkar provided the late surge with an unbeaten 44 off 20 balls, smashing five sixes and two fours to propel the total beyond 200.…