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Team Goemkarponn Kolhapur: The State Excise Department (SED) of the Kolhapur division has seized a large consignment of Goa-made foreign liquor along with a truck, with the total value estimated at ₹1.15 crore, at Anuskura village in Shahuwadi tehsil. As per an official statement, the department’s Bharari Squad acted on specific intelligence and set up a trap at the Anuskura Ghat stretch. A suspicious truck was intercepted, and a detailed search led to the recovery of 160 cartons of Goa-made liquor hidden inside the vehicle. The seized liquor and the truck have been taken into custody. The driver, identified as…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev today called upon senior Hindu religious leaders, including Shankaracharyas, to take personal responsibility for cow protection by adopting and rearing cows, asserting that slogans and conferences alone cannot safeguard the cow. “Cow protection is a collective responsibility. It cannot be achieved merely through seminars or slogans. The cow must be reared,” Ramdev told reporters in Panaji. He said those who speak about cow protection should lead by example. “Senior saints, seers, and Shankaracharyas should themselves rear cows—one, two, five, or even ten thousand. Every Hindu should rear a cow. Only cow rearing will…

Team Goemkarponn CHIMBEL: The survey ordered to examine whether the proposed Unity Mall project falls within the zone of influence began today, a day after it was deferred following objections from local villagers. Chief Engineer of the Water Resources Department (WRD) and Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) consultant Pramod Badami said the survey is being conducted as per government directions by a joint team comprising officials from the Wetland Authorities, GTDC, and subject experts. He stated that media personnel are not being allowed during the survey process to avoid any disturbance, and that a detailed briefing will be held after…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Margao Cricket Club at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Stadium came alive on Friday evening with the inauguration of the Goa Food and Cultural Festival 2026, marking the beginning of a three-day celebration dedicated to the state’s rich culinary heritage and vibrant cultural traditions. The festival brings together traditional flavours, folk art forms and contemporary performances, offering a lively cultural experience for both residents and visitors. The opening ceremony was attended by Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte, PWD and Captain of Ports Minister Digambar Kamat, Goa Tourism Development Corporation Chairman Kedar J. Naik, Navelim MLA Ulhas Tuenkar, Margao…

New Delhi: A major crisis is unfolding in international cricket as Bangladesh risk being replaced in the 2026 T20 World Cup, with the International Cricket Council set to take a final call imminently. The controversy traces back three weeks to the decision by the Board of Control for Cricket in India to ask Kolkata Knight Riders to remove Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad, a move that triggered a diplomatic and sporting chain reaction. Bangladesh have refused to travel to India for their World Cup fixtures, citing security concerns. The ICC, however, has rejected the request to…

New Delhi: India will begin their campaign in the 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay on March 8, as the country hosts one of the two qualification tournaments in Hyderabad. Placed in Pool B, the Indian women’s team will look to make a strong start on home turf as they chase a spot in the global showpiece scheduled later this year. Following their opening clash against Uruguay, India will face Scotland on March 9 before concluding their pool stage fixtures against Wales on March 11. Pool B also features strong sides such as England, Korea, Italy and…

New Delhi: India moved to a commanding 2–0 lead in the five match series against New Zealand with a convincing seven wicket win at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Raipur. The chase was anchored by fluent innings from Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, who ensured the target of 209 was reached with 28 balls to spare. Kishan played a key role at the top of the order, scoring a composed yet aggressive 76, while Suryakumar remained unbeaten on 82. Together, the duo stitched a crucial 122 run partnership after India lost Sanju Samson and Abhishek…