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Team Goiemkarponn Panaji: Cristiano Ronaldo’s involvement in Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League 2 fixture against FC Goa remains uncertain, with club officials yet to confirm whether the star forward will travel to India for the October 22 match. Al-Nassr representatives visited Goa earlier this week to review stadiums and other facilities as part of preparations for the high-profile fixture. While the club is finalising arrangements, there has been no official confirmation on Ronaldo’s attendance, leaving fans and organisers in suspense. FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez expressed excitement at the prospect of facing Al-Nassr, highlighting the quality of their squad.…

In an exclusive conversation, former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena opens up about AAP’s renewed push in Goa ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. From rejecting alliances with the Congress to accusing both major parties of turning Goa into a “family fiefdom,” Atishi says AAP’s mission is to give ordinary Goans a voice in governance. Speaking to Editor Suraj Nandrekar, she discusses defections, corruption, and why AAP believes it can finally break Goa’s cycle of political betrayal. Suraj Nandrekar: Ms Atishi, welcome back to Goa. How does it feel returning here after a while, this…

MAHIMA SHETKAR For Goans, Diwali isn’t just about lights — it’s about stories, smells, and sounds that fill every home. The crackle of fov being roasted in the kitchen, the fragrance of ghee lamps, and the laughter of neighbours greeting each other after the early morning Narakasur burning. But for many Goan students studying or working away from home, the festival now comes wrapped in longing, video calls, and small, improvised celebrations in distant cities. “Celebrating Diwali away from home feels different — quieter, a little emptier, yet full of cherished memories,” says Mansha Thakkar, a student at Amity University,…

“The result is visible in Goa’s governance. Despite being one of India’s most prosperous states with a strong tourism industry, Goa continues to struggle with poor infrastructure, erratic urban planning, and rising unemployment. Environmental degradation continues unchecked as successive governments, regardless of party, prioritize business interests over sustainable development. These failures are not accidental — they are the byproducts of a political system where power is inherited, not earned. The tragedy is that Goa, with its literate and politically aware population, deserves better. The state’s vibrant civil society, press, and youth movements have the potential to demand more from their…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The tragic boat tank explosion at Vijay Marine Shipyard has claimed a third life, officials confirmed on Saturday/ In connection with the incident, Safety Manager Raju Bora has been arrested on charges of negligence, which allegedly contributed to the deaths of the workers. Following the explosion, the South Goa Collector has ordered the shipyard to be sealed and has requested a comprehensive report on the circumstances that led to the accident. Three workers have so far lost their lives, while several others remain hospitalized with injuries. Survivor Surinder Kumar, a daily wage labourer, described the terrifying…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Public Prosecutor (PP) on Saturday opposed the bail plea of accused Zenito Cardozo in the Rama Kankonkar attempt-to-murder case, arguing that Zenito had held a grudge against Rama over a social media post and was conspiring against him. During the hearing before the Special Court at Merces, Zenito’s counsel maintained that there was no enmity between the accused and Rama, asserting that Zenito had been falsely implicated in the case. “There is no hostility or prior dispute between Zenito Cardozo and Rama Kankonkar,” the defence told the court. Countering this argument, the PP contended that…

Team Goemkarponn PATNA: Goa Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pramod Sawant exuded confidence in the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) victory ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, asserting that the ongoing development across the state was a result of NDA’s governance. “The way development is happening here, only the NDA has done this. So, once more, an NDA government will be formed here,” Sawant said while addressing party workers. Criticizing the opposition alliance, he took a dig at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for fielding Osama Shahab, son of former MP Shahabuddin, from Raghunathpur constituency.…