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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and Aam Aadmi Party’s youth wing have lodged cross complaints following the September 19 protest over the assault on social activist Rama Kankonkar. BJYM president Tushar Kelkar filed a complaint at the Panaji police station against Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas and South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes, alleging they trespassed into the BJP office during the protest and attempted to intimidate party staff. He claimed that besides leading protesters into the premises, both leaders acted unlawfully. In response, AAP’s youth wing filed a counter-complaint against BJYM members, accusing them of issuing…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Amid allegations by Aldona MLA Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira that a sitting cabinet minister—referred to as the “Godfather General”—was behind the assault on social activist Rama Kankonkar, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant defended the ongoing police investigation. Ferreira questioned the claim that Zenito Cardozo was the mastermind and called SP Rahul Gupta’s statement “suspicious,” suggesting it may be aimed at shielding the minister. In response, CM Sawant said, “Some people have the habit of politicizing every issue. My police team will finalize the case, and I have full confidence in them.” He emphasized that the investigation is…

Team Goemkarponn PADOCEM: Mohammad Akhtar Alam (35), a resident of Podoshe, Sattari, and originally from Bihar, was injured near Karapur Tisk junction, Shriram Nagar, Podocem, on September 20 at around 7:30 PM. Initial reports suggested a gunshot injury, but Valpoi Police later clarified that he was struck by an unknown object, possibly thrown negligently by an unidentified person. According to Alam’s complaint, he heard a loud noise resembling an electric short circuit. When he turned to see, an object hit him on the right side of his neck, causing bleeding. He was initially taken to CHC Sankhalim for treatment…

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed that the season-opening Super Cup will commence on October 25 in Goa. All Indian Super League (ISL) clubs, with the exception of Odisha FC, will participate in the tournament, alongside four I-League sides Inter Kashi, Real Kashmir, Gokulam Kerala FC, and Rajasthan United. Originally, Churchill Brothers, one of the top three I-League teams with direct entry, had qualified but opted out, with Gokulam Kerala (fourth place) taking their spot. Rajasthan United, finishing fifth, have been included in place of Odisha FC. The tournament draw is scheduled to be conducted…

New Delhi: India has taken a significant step in its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games by formally presenting its proposal to the Evaluation Committee of Commonwealth Sport. The presentation, held on Tuesday, was made by a team of Indian officials, including members of the Indian Olympic Association and central and state government representatives. The delegation was led by Harsh Sanghavi, Minister of Sports, Government of Gujarat, and PT Usha, President of the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) India. Other key members included Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary, Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; Ashwini Kumar,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Day 6 of the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Women’s Football Championship 2025-26 witnessed commanding performances at the SAG Athletics Stadium, Bambolim, as Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, and Don Bosco College, Panjim, booked their spots in the finals with emphatic 5-0 victories. In the first semi-final, Rosary College overwhelmed St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, with a dominant display. The team opened the scoring early, with Vinoshka Fernandes netting the first goal in the 4th minute, followed by Ria Pinto in the 9th minute, taking a 2-0 lead into halftime. The second half saw continued offensive pressure,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Day 3 of the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Football Championship 2025-26 featured dominant performances at both the Goa University and Rosary College grounds. At Goa University Ground, Taleigao, Goa College of Engineering (GEC), Farmagudi, defeated Vidya Prabodhini College of Commerce, Education, Computer and Management, Porvorim, 5-2. Selwyn Fernandes opened the scoring for GEC in the 9th minute, followed by a goal from Vivek Kunkalkar for Vidya Prabodhini in the 15th minute. GEC surged ahead with Ruthik Gaonkar scoring in the 21st minute and Fernandes again in the 23rd minute, taking a 3-1 lead into halftime. In the…