Events in Goa

Sushant Chimulkar Wins 1st GUJ Solo Singing Competition 2025


The Goa Union of Journalists hosted its first Solo Singing Competition 2025 at Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, where Sushant Chimulkar (The Navhind Times) bagged the top prize in the competitive category.

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Goa celebrates the colourful spirit of Divar Island at Bonderam 2025


The island of Divar lit up with colours, music, and tradition as Bonderam Festival 2025 unfolded in Malar, celebrating Goaโ€™s rich cultural heritage with parades, floats, and festivities.

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Honโ€™ble MLA Dr. Ganesh Gaonkar Felicitates Inspiring Citizens on Independence Day


On the proud occasion of Independence Day, Honโ€™ble MLA Dr. Ganesh Gaonkar (Chairman, GTDC) honoured distinguished individuals โ€” including a social worker, a doctor, an engineer, and meritorious students โ€” for their outstanding service, commitment, and contribution to society and nation-building.

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Goa State Film Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Film Legends, Music & Awards


The 10th, 11th, and 12th editions of the Goa State Film Festival 2025 began with grandeur on August 14 at Inox, Panaji. Inaugurated by Honโ€™ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, the event saw performances, prestigious film screenings, and the announcement of 48-Hour Short Film Competition winners. The festival continues till August 17 with a showcase of 19 feature films, 4 non-feature films, food courts, and handicraft stalls.

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Indian Armyโ€™s Southern Command to Host Grand Military Band Performance at Benaulim Beach on Independence Day


To mark Indiaโ€™s 79th Independence Day, the Southern Command of the Indian Army will present a special military band performance at Benaulim Beach on August 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Organised by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the Armed Forces, CAPFs, and NCC, the event will feature martial music, patriotic songs, and timeless melodies performed by the No. 2 Pipes & Drums Band of HQ 2 Signal Training Centre, igniting patriotic fervour in a public setting.