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Elephant Omkar has returned to Tamboxem village in Pernem. This time, he appears more friendly, with people freely approaching him. There are also no reports of any damage to property so far • The High Court has directed the Registrar of Cooperative Societies to place on record all official orders and agreements pertaining to the transfer of management of the Goa State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited, popularly known as Goa Dairy, to the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The matter has been listed for further hearing on October 7. • The trial court at Merces has remanded Israeli national Yaniv Benaim, alias Atala, to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the drugs case. Advocate Manguirish Usgaonkar, appearing for Atala, said that his bail application is pending before the High Court and will be taken up for arguments on September 21 • Following the direction of the High Court, Israeli national Yaniv Benaim, alias Atala, surrendered before the trial court at Merces in the drugs case. Atala was missing since his bail was cancelled on August 14 in the case. Elephant Omkar has returned to Tamboxem village in Pernem. This time, he appears more friendly, with people freely approaching him. There are also no reports of any damage to property so far • The High Court has directed the Registrar of Cooperative Societies to place on record all official orders and agreements pertaining to the transfer of management of the Goa State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited, popularly known as Goa Dairy, to the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The matter has been listed for further hearing on October 7. • The trial court at Merces has remanded Israeli national Yaniv Benaim, alias Atala, to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the drugs case. Advocate Manguirish Usgaonkar, appearing for Atala, said that his bail application is pending before the High Court and will be taken up for arguments on September 21 • Following the direction of the High Court, Israeli national Yaniv Benaim, alias Atala, surrendered before the trial court at Merces in the drugs case. Atala was missing since his bail was cancelled on August 14 in the case.

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From Matches to Weeds: Ponda Volleyball Ground Seeks New Life

A volleyball ground in Tiskar, Ponda, which has been a sporting hub for generations, is now struggling with neglect

17th Sep 2026 • 1 hour ago • 76 views

A volleyball ground in Tiskar, Ponda, which has been a sporting hub for generations, is now struggling with neglect, with thick vegetation taking over the playing area.

For nearly 50 years, the ground has hosted several volleyball matches and served as a meeting point for local sports enthusiasts. However, the once-active sporting venue has now fallen into a state of disrepair, with the ground heavily overgrown with shrubs and weeds.

The deteriorating condition has raised concerns among local residents and sports lovers, who say a ground with such a long sporting history deserves better upkeep.

Ponda Municipal Council Chairperson Virendra Dhavalikar said the municipality will take up the work of clearing the overgrowth and carrying out necessary repairs after the fourth.

For generations of players who have stepped onto the ground, the proposed clean-up could bring back not just a playing field, but a familiar part of Tiskar’s sporting identity.

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