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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Union Ministry of Mines has initiated a Critical Mineral Assessment Programme (CMAP) in North Goa to explore vanadium, scandium, and other vital minerals found in the lateritic rocks of the Upse block. The programme aims to identify potential zones rich in critical minerals essential for India’s fast-growing clean energy, electric mobility, and advanced technology sectors. According to the Ministry, the global demand for critical minerals such as lithium, vanadium, scandium, cobalt, and rare earth elements (REEs) has surged due to the worldwide transition toward renewable energy, electric vehicles, and high-performance materials. To meet this rising…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Top seed Ayansh Sanke and third seed Anav Kannekar sealed their places in the Boys U11 Singles final, while Amaira Dhumatker and Komal Kothari set up a thrilling clash in the Girls U11 Singles at the State Badminton Ranking Tournament 2025, organized by Sunlite Sports and Cultural Club in aegis with the Goa Badminton Association (GBA) and the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji. In the semi finals on Sunday, Ayansh downed Suven Sawant 21-10, 21-16, while Anav overcame Viaan Redkar in straight games, 23-21, 21-13. In the girls’ section, top…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Indian Grandmasters Surya Shekhar Ganguly, Raunak Sadhwani, and Karthik Venkatraman advanced to the second round, while M Pranesh progressed after a draw, as the FIDE World Cup 2025 delivered another thrilling day of chess action in Goa on Sunday. IM Aronyak Ghosh produced the day’s biggest surprise, defeating Poland’s GM Mateusz Bartel to take the match into a tiebreak. Veteran Surya Shekhar Ganguly used all his experience to outclass Azerbaijan’s Ahmadzada in 28 moves. Playing black, the 42-year-old capitalised on his opponent’s aggressive approach, launching a precise kingside attack to seal victory and become the first…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The much-awaited player auction for Panjim Gymkhana Members League (PGML) Season 5 witnessed high-octane excitement on Sunday at the Raythata Hall, Panjim Gymkhana, Campal. The electrifying event marked the official launch of Goa’s most celebrated members’ cricket league, setting the tone for another action-packed season. Franchise owners and team representatives turned up in strength, engaging in intense bidding battles to assemble their dream squads. The evening also featured the unveiling of team jerseys, adding colour and enthusiasm to the league’s grand kickoff. This season will see eight franchises competing for glory six returning powerhouses, Baale Tigers,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Parampujya Shrimad Vidhyadheesh Teerth Swamiji returned to the Partagali Jeevottam Math on Saturday after completing the Chaturmas Vrat—a four-month period of austerity and spiritual discipline—observed in Varanasi. The revered Swamiji was accorded a rousing welcome at the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math by members of the Saraswat Samaj from Canacona, Karnataka, and devotees from across the region. The reception was marked by garlanding, chants of “Jai-Jai Kur-Maharaj,” and the rhythmic beats of dhol-tanse-kansali. Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, one of the oldest Gaud Saraswat Mathas of the Dvaita order established in the 13th century,…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Daily wage garbage workers of the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) on Monday refused to report for duty, demanding renewal of their expired work orders and payment of pending wages. The protest has disrupted waste collection in several parts of the city, highlighting long-standing labour issues within the civic body. The workers alleged that their work orders expired on November 2, and despite repeated assurances, no renewal was issued. They questioned the MMC Chairperson’s attempts to pressure them into resuming duty without formal orders, insisting that they would not work without legal documentation ensuring their employment and…

Team Goemkarponn New Delhi: Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Dr. Ganesh Chandru Gaonkar, met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, at his residence in New Delhi on Monday evening to discuss critical developmental priorities for the Sanvordem constituency. The meeting, held in a spirit of constructive dialogue, focused on improving infrastructure, connectivity, and youth empowerment in the region. During the interaction, Dr. Gaonkar submitted three formal representations. The first proposal sought sanction under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for the strengthening and hotmixing of MDR-52 and the Kalay Railway Station link road, spanning…