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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged India to expand its presence across a much wider range of Olympic sports, saying the country’s medal tally cannot rise significantly unless Indian athletes compete in disciplines where the nation has traditionally had little or no participation. Addressing athletes, students and volunteers during the Khelo India Dialogue, Modi described India’s limited participation in Olympic events as a “bitter truth”. At the Paris Olympics in 2024, India competed in only 16 of the 32 sports on the programme. According to Modi, focusing only on established medal winning disciplines is not enough. He said…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is seeing an increase in seasonal viral infections, including H1N1 influenza and Covid-19, prompting the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) to advise residents to take precautions without becoming alarmed. The health department has cautioned people against using antibiotics without medical advice, pointing out that such medicines are ineffective against viral infections. Doctors have similarly urged residents to avoid self-medication and seek professional advice when symptoms do not improve. Data cited in the DHS advisory shows influenza detections rising from six cases in June to over 73 cases recorded so far in August. Residents have been advised…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State Election Commission (SEC) has moved into the next phase of preparations for elections to Goa’s 11 municipal councils, with officials currently examining feedback received on the proposed ward boundaries. State Election Commissioner Menino D’Souza said the Commission is assessing the suggestions and objections submitted by the public and will issue the final delimitation notification within the deadline set by the High Court of Bombay at Goa. Once the ward boundaries are finalised, the SEC will begin the reservation exercise. The draft reservation list is scheduled to be released on September 20, allowing the public a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Panchayats (DoP) has asked the Calangute panchayat to de-seal four clubs, even as the local body prepares to restart its inspection and enforcement campaign targeting commercial establishments allegedly operating without the required approvals. The panchayat had taken action against eight clubs and other commercial establishments last week by sealing their premises. The drive was put on hold on Monday and is expected to resume from Thursday. Panchayat member Sequeira said the local body was yet to examine the DoP communication directing the removal of the seals, as the panchayat office was closed for the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Residents of Pernem, Bardez and Bicholim may face water supply difficulties for three months as repair work on the Tillari canal system in Maharashtra is set to begin from October 1. The work on the project’s left and right bank canals is scheduled to continue until December 31, during which the flow of water from the Tillari project to Goa will be affected. Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar said the government has been working on an alternative arrangement to reduce the impact of the shutdown. A new pipeline connecting Amthane with Cunchelim has already been laid, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is set to mark National Sports Day 2026 with a three day statewide programme from August 28 to 30, celebrating the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, in coordination with the Sports Authority of Goa, will organise the celebrations under the theme “Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat”. The programme will focus on three key pillars: Tribute, Play and Move. The celebrations will open on August 28 with a walkathon rally at Campal, followed by the inauguration ceremony and competitions for students and the public. A Beach Volleyball…

“The world has been going through extraordinary geopolitical turbulence. The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has had a direct impact on international aviation. Airlines have been forced to avoid large stretches of Middle Eastern airspace, cancel services, reroute aircraft and take longer and more expensive routes. The disruption is particularly significant for Goa because a substantial part of its international connectivity is linked to the Gulf and wider West Asian aviation network. When major aviation hubs and airlines are affected by war, destinations such as Goa cannot remain insulated. The Russia-Ukraine war is another factor that must…