Maharashtra’s Shaunak Badole and Telangana’s WCM Deekshitha Modipalli clinched top honors at the 38th National Under-13 Chess Championship 2025 in Margao. The event saw a record 597 players, with Goa’s Joshua Mark Telles and Asmi Amit Terse emerging as the state’s best performers.
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Goa Government to Honour ‘The Monte Cruz Stand’ in PJN Stadium, Fatorda
Francisco Monte Cruz (21st March 1945 – 27th August 2024), the man behind the rapid construction of Goa’s iconic Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, is being honoured by the Government of Goa with a dedicated stadium stand. Built in just 180 days and inaugurated in January 1989, the stadium has since become a major sporting venue. On his first death anniversary, his contribution is commemorated with this fitting tribute under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant.
Victor Hospital Launches South Goa’s First Blood Component Centre
Victor Hospital has launched South Goa’s first Blood Component Centre, offering critical blood components like PRBC, platelets, and FFP. Inaugurated on World Blood Donor Day, this state-of-the-art facility bridges a crucial gap in emergency care, serving patients across the region with life-saving transfusion support.