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New Delhi: India strongly criticized Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), calling on Islamabad to end the “grave and ongoing human rights violations” in territories under its illegal occupation. The remarks were made by Parvathaneni Harish, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, during the UNSC’s open debate marking the 80th United Nations Day. Ambassador Harish firmly reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir has been, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India, adding that the people of the Union Territory enjoy their fundamental rights in accordance with India’s democratic and constitutional framework.…

Team Goemkarponn Pilerne: A newly developed futsal ground at Alto-Pilerne, under the Saligao constituency, was inaugurated on Thursday in the presence of prominent local leaders and community members. The facility was inaugurated by Saligao MLA and GSIDC Vice Chairman Kedar J. Naik, during the tenure of ZP Reis Magos representative Sandeep Bandodkar. The event was graced by North Goa Zilla Panchayat President Dhaku Madkaikar, North Goa ZP CEO Dr. Ajay Gaude, ZP members Siddhesh Shripad Naik (Corlim) and Shankar Chodankar (Mayem), along with Pilerne Panchayat Sarpanch Reshma Bandodkar, Deputy Sarpanch Ajay Govekar, AO Devendra Arlekar, and several panchayat members…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte voiced deep concern over two recent safety breaches — a parasailing mishap at Varca and a cruise boat incident near Aguada Bay — warning that the government will take strict action to ensure accountability and reinforce safety in the tourism sector. Speaking to reporters, Khaunte said he had directed the Tourism Department to issue show-cause notices in both cases. “The Varca incident is extremely worrying. We had already met with water sports operators to discuss safety norms, and yet such an incident occurred. Safety protocols must be non-negotiable, especially when tourists are…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: Goa’s environmental short film Act To Achieve, directed by Mario Pimenta, has been officially selected for screening at the Egyptian American Film Festival (EAFF), to be held at the Center for the Arts, Staten Island, New York, from October 31 to November 4. The festival, known for its theme “Cinema for Humanity”, celebrates films that promote creativity and social impact. The 2025 edition is dedicated to the memory of the legendary Egyptian actor and cultural icon Adel Imam. This year, the EAFF received more than 5,100 submissions from across the world, making the selection of Act…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: Goa’s emerging table tennis talents put on an impressive display at the DBO–Edcon All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament 2025, as six players Ishaan Colaso, Ashank Dalvi, Shaurya Desai, Aarna Walavalkar, Chandan Caro, and Ruhaan Shaikh secured their places in the finals of their respective categories. The championship is being hosted at Don Bosco Oratory, Panjim, under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association and supported by Edcon Developers. In the U11 Boys semifinals, top seed Ishaan Colaso was in commanding form, sweeping past Aarish Shaikh 3-0. Joining him in the final is Ashank…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Dempo Sports Club is set to make its mark in the AIFF Super Cup 2025, embracing a fresh opportunity to showcase Goan football talent on the national stage. The Golden Eagles will kick off their campaign against East Bengal FC on Saturday at the GMC Bambolim Stadium in Goa. The club’s entry into the tournament follows an invitation from the All India Football Federation after Real Kashmir FC withdrew. Accepting the offer with enthusiasm, Dempo SC sees the competition as both a challenge and a platform for its young players to gain valuable experience against India’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has ruled that a writ petition challenging an order issued by the Senior Town Planner, Mapusa, can be heard by a single judge, rejecting a preliminary objection raised by a respondent developer. Justice Valmiki Menezes delivered the ruling while hearing a petition filed by activist Avertino Miranda against the Village Panchayat of Socorro, ONS Housing Pvt Ltd, and others. The court dismissed ONS Housing’s contention that the matter could not be entertained by a single judge under the Bombay High Court Appellate Side Rules. The developer had argued that the…