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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: RC Goa and Sun Estate Warriors opened their account in the PGML 5.0 cricket tournament with confident victories on Sunday at the Panaji Gymkhana ground in Campal, Panaji. Both teams bounced back strongly after defeats in their opening fixtures, registering morale boosting wins in contrasting but controlled run chases. In the morning encounter, RC Goa produced a dominant performance to defeat Priority Titans by six wickets. After winning the toss, Priority Titans opted to bat first but struggled to build momentum, finishing on 106 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. A few middle order contributions helped…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) president and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai has hinted that the next Goa Assembly elections, officially due in early 2027, could be held ahead of schedule in December 2026, amid indications that the Census exercise may be conducted next year. Sardesai said there was increasing speculation within political circles about the polls being preponed. According to him, the possible timing of the Census was a key reason behind such discussions. Stressing the need for political change in the State, Sardesai said Goa required a complete reset to restore its original ethos. He urged voters…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Town and Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane made a major announcement linking occupancy certificates for large residential complexes to the availability of emergency medical facilities within the premises, stating that societies with 100 flats and above will not be granted occupancy to their buildings unless basic lifesaving infrastructure is put in place. Rane was speaking to reporters after inaugurating a wellness centre at Mormugao Sada in the presence of Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar. He said the decision was taken after observing that several large housing complexes housing hundreds of residents were completely unprepared to deal with medical…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that the Chicalim sub-district hospital requires urgent upgradation in terms of specialist doctors, manpower and support staff to ensure that people across Mormugao taluka receive comprehensive healthcare services closer to home. Rane was speaking to reporters after inaugurating a wellness centre in Vasco in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, Mormugao Municipal Council chairperson Girish Borker and other dignitaries. He said sustained demands have been made by elected representatives from Mormugao taluka to strengthen the hospital, and the government is actively working towards addressing the gaps. “Chicalim sub-district hospital needs to…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Urban Development Minister VishwajIt Rane evening inaugurated the new Vasco fish market complex, marking a major milestone in the long-awaited redevelopment of the port town. The inauguration was held in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho, Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar, Mormugao Municipal Council chairperson Girish Borker and other officials. Speaking to reporters after the inauguration, Rane announced that Vasco is set to witness a ₹150 crore Integrated Infrastructure Development Plan for the historic core of Vasco da Gama — the first such large-scale, comprehensive development initiative for the town. “With the launch…

Team Goemkarponn RIVONA: Rivona gram sabha on Sunday witnessed heated exchanges over multiple civic and environmental issues, including road widening, delay in release of water for paddy cultivation, illegal kayaking activities and opposition to mega development projects in the panchayat area. One of the key flashpoints was the proposed widening of village roads, which is likely to result in the demolition of several roadside shops. Affected locals voiced strong fears over the loss of their livelihoods. Responding to the concerns, the sarpanch assured the house that the panchayat stands with the affected shopkeepers and that the matter would be taken…

Team Goemkarponn CHIMBEL: Chimbel witnessed a major political mobilisation on 11 January 2026 as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) joined local residents in a protest march opposing the proposed Unity Mall project near Toyvar Lake. The march to the house of the local MLA was led by AAP Goa State President Valmiki Naik, who took to the streets with villagers soon after assuming office. Addressing the protesters, Valmiki Naik launched a sharp attack on the BJP government, saying that if the party is keen on building a Unity Mall, it should do so in the constituencies of Chief Minister Pramod…