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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has invited residents, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and animal welfare organisations to adopt stray dogs found along the state’s beaches, giving interested applicants seven days to submit their applications. The initiative, announced by the Department of Tourism, comes amid the Supreme Court’s scrutiny of the stray dog issue in public places and aims to bring beach stray dogs under a formal management plan in line with applicable laws and court directions. Under the proposed plan, stray dogs found along Goa’s beach stretches will undergo sterilisation and vaccination before being relocated to designated and authorised animal…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has raised objections to the revised pollution classification norms issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), warning that the changes could move nearly 80 per cent of hotels and restaurants previously covered under the Green category into the White category. The Board has called for a review of the guidelines issued on July 20, arguing that the proposed reclassification could weaken regulatory oversight of commercial establishments and reduce its income from consent-related fees, which form a major source of funding for its operations. The matter was taken up at…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Poinguinim Gramsabha was adjourned on Sunday without transacting any business after members objected to the absence of Village Sarpanch Savita Ramesh Tawadkar and insisted that she be present for the meeting. Trouble broke out at the commencement of the sparsely attended Gramsabha when members demanded the Sarpanch’s presence, stating that several important questions were scheduled to be raised and answered during the meeting. Members refused to accept the explanation that the Sarpanch was unable to attend due to an emergency in her neighbourhood and that Deputy Sarpanch Sunil Paingamkar would chair the meeting in her absence.…

New Delhi: India captain Shreyas Iyer praised his bowlers for their confidence, clarity and execution after India defeated the West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20 International in Indore on Sunday. The victory gave India a 2-1 lead in the five match series. Iyer highlighted the bowlers’ ability to execute their plans under pressure, noting that their determination and decisiveness played a crucial role in securing the result. He said the team’s approach was particularly important on a ground where high scoring matches are common. India also benefited from an explosive start with the bat, led by opener…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa suffered a 69 run defeat against Jammu & Kashmir in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite Under-19 cricket tournament at the Tau Devi Lal Ground in Chandigarh on Saturday, despite a fighting unbeaten half century from Afridsab Rajkannawar and a valuable contribution from captain Aradhya Goyal. Chasing a target of 295, Goa were bowled out for 225 in 45.2 overs. Rajkannawar led the resistance with an unbeaten 82 off 73 deliveries, striking three fours and three sixes. Goyal contributed 50 off 67 balls, including seven boundaries, but their efforts were not enough to take Goa across the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Under-19 women delivered a spirited performance against Tamil Nadu in the Women’s Under-19 Elite Cricket Tournament at Alur Cricket Stadium 2 in Bengaluru on Saturday, but narrowly missed out on victory as Tamil Nadu chased down the target off the final ball to win by two wickets. Batting first, Goa posted a competitive 116 for three in their allotted 20 overs, with Usma Khan leading the innings through an unbeaten half century. She scored 50 not out off 45 deliveries, striking four boundaries and a six to anchor Goa’s batting effort. Khan received valuable support from…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Baroda finished the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A clash against Goa at 204 for three in 85 overs at the Panjim Gymkhana ground on Sunday. After electing to bat, the visitors negotiated Goa’s disciplined bowling attack before strengthening their position with a valuable unbeaten partnership in the final session. Goa had to wait until the second session for their first breakthrough, with off spinner Mohit Redkar trapping Dhruv Patel leg before wicket for 30. Left arm spinner Darshan Misal then bowled Priyanshu Moliya for 21, reducing Baroda to 117 for two at tea.…