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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police registered two separate cases under Section 11(2)(a) of the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976, after two persons were caught red-handed accepting money bets from the public in open areas on Monday evening. In the first case, registered at 18:52 hours on October 13, police apprehended Satish Gawas (40), a resident of Talewadi Mangeli, Dodamarg, Sindhudurg, near Madkakar Building, Bhatlem, Panaji. He was allegedly found accepting money bets as a game of chance. Police seized ₹1,250 in cash along with other gambling materials. Gawas was arrested and later released the same evening.…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, along with Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar and Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, distributed ‘Mhaje Ghar Yojana’ application forms to residents of Mormugao as a Diwali gift, while cautioning people to stay vigilant against fake agents and unscrupulous individuals claiming to fast-track approvals. He urged citizens not to fall prey to political mischief or misleading tactics and assured that all legitimate applications would be processed within fixed timelines to ensure swift relief and legal recognition. Speaking during the first round of form distribution under the scheme, Dr. Sawant said beneficiaries in Maem and…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Hundreds of faithful from Agonda parish came together to commemorate the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima with a solemn and vibrant village-wide procession on Sunday. The beautifully decorated statue of Our Lady of Fatima was placed on a motorcade and taken through the village streets, as devotees walked over 10 kilometres reciting the Rosary and singing hymns with deep devotion. The entire procession route was adorned with festive decorations, with each of the ten Somudais (Small Christian Community Groups) setting up creatively themed arches to welcome Mother Mary. Special prayer halts were…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa has announced the grant of a Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to eligible State Government employees for the year 2024–25, in line with the Central Government’s latest Office Memorandum dated September 29, 2025. As per the circular issued by the Finance (Expenditure) Department, Secretariat, Porvorim, all Group ‘C’ employees and non-gazetted Group ‘B’ employees of the State Government, who are not covered under any Productivity Linked Bonus scheme, will be entitled to the Diwali bonus. However, employees in Group ‘A’ and those in Group ‘B’ drawing a Grade Pay of ₹4,600 and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched a sharp attack on the Congress and other opposition parties for allegedly misleading citizens about the Mhaje Ghar Yojana. Addressing residents, Sawant said that when the housing bill was passed in the Assembly, Congress members had walked out and later criticized him outside, claiming the legislation would “finish Goa.” Taking a dig at his opponents, the CM remarked, “Now all these parties—RG, AAP, Congress—will come to your doorsteps to help fill forms. You should tell them there’s no need. Our Chief Minister, MP, and MLAs are here to fill our…

New Delhi: India achieved a historic milestone in Test cricket by equalling the world record for the most consecutive series wins against a single opponent. With their last defeat to the West Indies coming in 2002, Shubman Gill’s team has now won ten consecutive series against the Caribbean side, matching South Africa’s record of ten straight series wins against the same opponents from 1997 to 2024. This landmark was sealed after India secured a seven-wicket victory over Roston Chase’s team in the second Test at Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla on Tuesday. The series marked Shubman Gill’s first home…

New Delhi: After India’s 2-0 series sweep over the West Indies in the two-Test series, head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed questions about the ODI futures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While the press conference primarily focused on India’s performance in the Test series, Gambhir was asked whether the senior stars remain in the team’s long-term plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Echoing BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar, Gambhir stressed that the World Cup is still over two years away, and the focus should remain on the upcoming Australia tour. “ODI World Cup is two and a half…