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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The eighth day of the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Football Championship 2025-26 produced a series of thrilling encounters at both the University Ground and Rosary Ground. At the University Ground, Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar, outclassed Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, with a resounding 8-0 win. Seven goals came in the first half with strikes from Pritam Basak, Ruben (2), Tanvesh, Shaniel Lucas (2) and Joven Fernandes, while Nayan Chetri added another in the second half. The second match saw Srinivassa Sinai Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, advance via walkover…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Wednesday cautioned citizens against attempts to create divisions in Goa for political gain while paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti at Old Goa. Addressing the gathering, he said, “Goa stands for unity and peace. People of all religions live together harmoniously, but some are trying to divide us for political gain. We must resist such attempts and stay united for the welfare of the state.” Dr. Sawant urged citizens to embrace Gandhiji’s principles of Satya (truth) and Ahimsa (non-violence) in daily life, promoting peace, harmony, and collective…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa University will be conducting selection trials to form its Football Men’s team for the upcoming Inter-University Championship 2025-26. The trials are scheduled for October 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Interested students are required to report by 2:00 p.m. at the Sports Section of Goa University. Participants must carry their college identity card, Aadhaar card, birth certificate, and playing kit while attending the trials. Colleges have also been requested to inform the Sports Section via email at sports@unigoa.ac.in in case any of their football players are unable to attend the trials. Valid reasons for absence will…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government will soon roll out a half-ticket fare scheme for women employed in the private sector traveling on Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) buses. KTC Managing Director is currently in the process of formulating the scheme, which will be implemented shortly, providing affordable commuting options to working women across the state.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Wednesday called Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd (KTCL) the lifeline of Goa, noting that 550 scheduled buses operate across the state and beyond. Highlighting KTCL’s focus on service over profit, he said the corporation provides concessions for students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. Commuters were urged to adopt digital monthly passes for greater convenience. Dr. Sawant announced that the foundation stone for the modernisation of the Vasco KTCL bus stand will be laid on October 4, with plans to upgrade all bus stands in the state in a phased…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Supreme Court’s Central Empowered Committee (CEC) is expected to visit Goa after October 15 to carry out a field assessment on the proposed tiger reserve issue. In July 2023, the High Court of Bombay at Goa had directed the State government to declare the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and adjoining notified areas, as identified by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Goa Forest Department’s plans, as a tiger reserve within three months. The Goa government subsequently challenged this order before the Supreme Court through a special leave petition. On September 8, the apex court…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa dismissed a petition that challenged the State government’s move to cancel the ongoing recruitment process for 28 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) posts. The Court accepted the government’s reasoning that the recruitment was withdrawn to facilitate an increase in the maximum age limit for applicants from 30 years to 40 years. The State informed that the revised age limit has already been approved and will soon be formally notified, following which the Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) will issue a new advertisement for the posts. During earlier hearings, the…