Sports

Goa’s Para Athletes Shine at 9th YMCA Para Table Tennis Ranking Tournament


Goa’s para athletes made a remarkable mark at the 9th YMCA Para Table Tennis Ranking Tournament held at Campal Indoor Stadium, with standout performances from both standing and wheelchair categories. YMCA continues its commendable commitment to inclusive sports and empowerment through sport.

Business

Molbio Diagnostics Files DRHP with SEBI: Plans ₹200 Crore Fresh Issue, Major Expansion Ahead


Goa-based Molbio Diagnostics, backed by Temasek and MOPE, has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO comprising a fresh issue of ₹200 crore and an OFS of 1.25 crore equity shares. The funds will be utilized for R&D infrastructure, manufacturing expansion, and corporate purposes.

EduConnect

Over 8,000 Central Govt Jobs in Goa Linked to Konkani Language Status: Sandesh Prabhudesai


Journalist and researcher Sandesh Prabhudesai highlights the untapped potential of over 8,000 central government and bank jobs in Goa, accessible due to Konkani’s inclusion in the Eighth Schedule. He criticizes the Goa government for failing to act on language-based employment rights enshrined in constitutional provisions and national policies.

Events in Goa

Artist Kalidas Satardekar Honours Varsha Usgaonkar with Portrait Ahead of Lifetime Achievement Award


Renowned Goan artist Kalidas Satardekar paid tribute to celebrated actress Varsha Usgaonkar by presenting her with a specially crafted portrait. The presentation took place during the announcement of her Lifetime Achievement Award by the Entertainment Society of Goa, marking a moment of cultural pride and artistic celebration.

National

Pride of Goa: Two Women Officers Make History in Indian Armed Forces


Wing Commander Maria Ismenia Sancha Pereira, from Gonsua-Betalbatim, has become the first Goan woman to be decorated in the wartime history of India. Honoured with a Mention-in-Despatch during Operation Sindoor, she played a key role as an Air Traffic Controller, providing real-time combat intelligence to the Indian Air Force.