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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:GSPCB has directed Large Housing Complexes to Install Sewage Treatment Plants The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has mandated that all residential housing projects comprising more than 24 flats must install Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to curb the discharge of untreated sewage into open areas. The directive aims to tackle health risks associated with improper wastewater disposal. Complexes already linked to public sewerage systems are exempt from this requirement. For new projects, builders must include a condition in their Consent to Establish or Operate applications stating that the STP will be maintained for at least three…

New Delhi: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri and Australian legend Ricky Ponting have voiced support for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after their underwhelming return to international cricket in the first ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday. Playing their first match since the ICC Champions Trophy in March, both veterans struggled to make an impact. Rohit managed just 8 runs from 14 balls, while Kohli fell for a duck, raising questions about their form and long-term future in the 50-over format the only one they continue to play after retiring from Tests and T20Is. Shastri said…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez has described the upcoming AFC Champions League Two clash against Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Nassr FC as “not a normal game,” acknowledging the scale of the challenge his side faces on Wednesday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa. After back-to-back defeats in their opening two group-stage fixtures, the Gaurs now brace for their toughest test yet. They remain the only team in the group yet to score, and Marquez urged his players to stay grounded while embracing the intensity of top-tier Asian football. “We need to be realistic about…

New Delhi: Goa’s leading shuttlers, Nishant Shenai and Anjana Kumari, captured the Men’s and Women’s Singles crowns at the State Badminton Ranking Tournament 2025, organised by the Shuttlers Club and Morning Badminton Club under the aegis of the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa. In a thrilling men’s singles final at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, on Sunday, Nishant overcame Arjun Bhagat 21-18, 13-21, 21-10 to claim his maiden senior title. The former junior champion displayed exceptional focus and tactical maturity in the deciding game, bouncing back strongly after dropping the second. In the women’s singles…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that India has agreed to limit its imports of Russian oil, warning that New Delhi would face “massive tariffs” if it continues buying crude from Moscow. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he had recently spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, according to him, assured that India would “not be doing the Russian oil thing.” India, however, has firmly rejected the claim, stating that no such conversation took place between the two leaders. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that it was unaware of…

Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India is nearing complete liberation from Naxal-Maoist violence, marking a major milestone in the country’s internal security efforts. Addressing armed forces personnel onboard INS Vikrant off the Goa coast, he commended the courage and dedication of security forces for significantly reducing the Maoist influence across the country. Modi said that before 2014, nearly 125 districts were affected by Maoist violence, but the number has now fallen to just 11, with only three still showing notable activity. He noted that more than 100 districts once under extremist control are now celebrating…

New Delhi: On the occasion of Diwali, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh visited the Ladakh sector on Monday to celebrate the festival with personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army stationed along the border. During his visit, the Air Chief interacted with officers and soldiers deployed in high-altitude areas and praised their unwavering dedication to protecting the nation’s frontiers in some of the most challenging terrain and weather conditions. He also conveyed Diwali greetings and appreciation for their professionalism and spirit of service. The Indian Air Force, in a…