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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Friday expressed strong confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will retain power in Goa after the 2027 Assembly elections and also return to power at the Centre in the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. He said the party’s prospects remain strong under the leadership of BJP National President Nitin Nabin. Nabin arrived in Goa earlier in the day on his first official two-day visit to the state after taking charge as the party’s national president. He was received at Manohar International Airport in Mopa, North Goa, by Chief Minister Sawant, BJP…

Team Goemkarponn New Delhi: Serious allegations were raised in the Lok Sabha on Thursday over the controversial flyover being constructed in front of Dabolim Airport in South Goa, with South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes accusing the government of facilitating an alleged scam linked to the project. Raising the issue during a starred question, Captain Fernandes alleged that the flyover was constructed with two specific objectives — to facilitate the transportation of coal imported by the Adani Group from the Mormugao Port Authority to other states, and to deliberately undermine and eventually shut down Dabolim Airport. He claimed that the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today led the State in paying heartfelt tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation, on the occasion of Martyrs’ Day, also observed as Hutatama Diwas. Dr. Sawant offered floral tributes in honour of the martyrs, following which the police band played the solemn Last Post. A two-minute silence was observed to commemorate the supreme sacrifice made by the nation’s heroes. Several senior dignitaries were present on the occasion, including Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS; Director General of Police Shri Alok Kumar, IPS; Collector and District Magistrate…

New Delhi: Rising Indian batting talent Tilak Varma is on the verge of a full recovery and is expected to participate in a simulation game at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Following the exercise, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to grant him fitness clearance, paving the way for his return to the national squad ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, which begins on February 8. Tilak underwent abdominal surgery earlier this month, creating uncertainty over his availability for the marquee tournament. He was initially anticipated to join India’s T20I squad…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Former Australia all rounder Shane Watson has described Goa as a place that feels like home, while reflecting on his experience of competing in the World Legends Pro T20 League and the challenges faced by retired players returning to competitive cricket. Watson said tournaments of this nature play an important role in keeping former international stars connected to the game long after their professional careers have ended. Watson explained that remaining match ready in a legends league requires a careful balance between physical preparation and self management. Even for players who spent years competing at the highest…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: K.K. Strikers delivered a fitting tribute to KK with a commanding four wicket victory over Ultracon Madgaon Royals in a high intensity league encounter of the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 at the MCC Ground, Margao. The match produced strong individual performances and a tense finish, keeping spectators engaged until the final overs. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Ultracon Madgaon Royals put up a challenging total of 174 for 7 from their 20 overs. Captain Damodar Pai Patnekar played a steady anchoring role, scoring 40 runs to stabilise the innings. The momentum was lifted by…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Higher-round action gathered momentum at the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 on Thursday, with several quarter-final and semi-final slots decided across multiple categories as competition intensified at the Gaspar Dias and Gymkhana courts. In the men’s singles quarter-finals, Ashwin Narsinghani produced a composed display to defeat Prathamesh Patil 4–0, 4–2 and move into the semi-finals. Parth Deorukhakar also booked his place in the last four after a solid 4–2, 4–2 win over Maaz Khan. Eshaan Khadeer continued his strong run, advancing to the semi-finals with a convincing win over Nishad Shevde. Earlier in the tournament, Maaz Khan…