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Team Goemkarponn CARANZALEM: Social activist Rama Kankonkar, known for highlighting government failures and raising people’s issues, was brutally assaulted by a group of six individuals at Caranzalem on Thursday afternoon.The incident has sparked outrage, with Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai strongly condemning the attack. “This is not just an assault on Rama Kankonkar but an attack on every Goan who dares to question those in power,” Sardesai said, demanding strict action against the perpetrators.Police are investigating the case. Activist groups and citizens have also called for justice, stressing that intimidation of voices critical of the government cannot be tolerated in a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Pt. Prabhakar Chari Pratisthan and Swar Sanskruti Music Academy have announced a two-day memorial music festival in Panaji to honour the legacy of two towering figures of Hindustani classical music — the late Pt. Prabhakar Chari and eminent sitarist Pt. Yograj Naik. The festival will take place on September 20 and 21, 2025, at Institute Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji, with performances starting at 4:00 pm on both days. The event will feature some of India’s finest classical musicians, offering Goan audiences an immersive experience into the depth and diversity of Hindustani classical music. The opening day will…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Goa is open to international universities establishing campuses in the State, positioning Goa as an emerging hub for higher education. He was speaking at the inauguration of Parul University at Quepem, Goa’s first private university, which has commenced operations with 509 students across 13 programs, of which 75% are Goans. Sawant said the new institution will help local students pursue higher education within Goa while also creating employment opportunities. The Chief Minister added that two more private universities have already been approved, taking the total to three. “If Goa didn’t…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Licensed taxi operators from South Goa have lodged a strong protest with the Superintendent of Police, South Goa, alleging escalating harassment by groups of local drivers at several key tourist locations in the state. In a memorandum submitted on Thursday, the operators claimed that over the past week they have repeatedly been confronted by groups of local drivers who, without any legal authority, demand to check PSV badges, taxi meters and booking details, and even force them to vacate spots where they halt briefly for meals or rest. The operators said such incidents occurred at Nanu Resort…

Tokyo: Defending champion Neeraj Chopra made a statement of intent at the World Athletics Championships, qualifying for the men’s javelin throw final with ease on Wednesday. The 27-year-old two-time Olympic medallist cleared the automatic qualification mark of 84.50m on his very first attempt, hurling the javelin to 84.85m in Group A. Chopra, the first thrower of the qualification round, packed up immediately after securing his place in Thursday’s final. Athletes who cross the 84.50m mark or finish among the top 12 overall progress to the medal round. The Indian star has been clubbed alongside German ace Julian Weber, who topped…

New Delhi: Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha has urged his team to sharpen their batting in the middle overs as they prepare for a high-voltage Asia Cup Super Four clash against arch-rivals India on September 21. His remarks came after Pakistan’s 41-run win over the UAE, a result that secured their Super Four berth but also highlighted persistent batting concerns. “We got the job done, but we needed to bat better in the middle overs,” Agha said after the game. “Our bowlers were excellent, but we haven’t batted to our full potential. If we had done so, we could have…

New Delhi: Star Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu cruised into the quarterfinals of the China Masters badminton tournament with an impressive straight-game win over sixth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand on Thursday. The double Olympic medallist needed just 41 minutes to outplay the world No. 6, clinching a 21-15, 21-15 victory. With this win, Sindhu, ranked 14th in the world, improved her head-to-head record against Chochuwong to 6-5. She will now face the winner of the match between top seed An Se Young of Korea and Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt in the last-eight clash. Reflecting on her performance, Sindhu expressed satisfaction at…