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Goa’s Third District Named Kushavati; Comprises Four Hinterland Talukas


Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant announced Kushavati as Goa’s third district, carved out of South Goa and comprising Sanguem, Dharbandora, Quepem and Canacona, with Quepem as its headquarters.

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GTDC Launches Calendar and Diary 2026, Showcasing Goa’s Tourism, Heritage and Experiences


The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) unveiled its Calendar and Diary for 2026 at Paryatan Bhavan, Panaji, highlighting Goa’s diverse tourism offerings, hinterlands, heritage, and sustainable experiences under the “Goa Beyond Beaches” initiative.

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BTS’ V Turns 30: ARMY Goes All Out Worldwide to Celebrate Kim Taehyung


BTS member V, aka Kim Taehyung, celebrated his 30th birthday on December 30 with love pouring in from bandmates and ARMY across the globe, featuring unprecedented fan projects from Versailles to Moscow and China.

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Proud Moment for Goa as Vinayak Decorators Earns Two Republic Day Tableaux Honours in Delhi


Goa-based event company Vinayak Decorators has brought national recognition to the state after successfully executing two prestigious Republic Day tableaux in Delhi for Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

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North Goa: Road Closures Notified in Porvorim for Two Months from January 2


The District Magistrate, North Goa District, Panaji, has notified the closure of key road stretches in Panaji for Phase-I works from January 2 to March 2, 2026, to facilitate infrastructure-related activities.