The Goa government has made participation in International Yoga Day on June 21 mandatory for all government, semi-government, and public sector employees. Starting June 1, daily yoga sessions will be held in all departments. The move is part of a larger wellness campaign aimed at boosting employee health and productivity, in alignment with Mission Karmayogi.
Category: Human Interest
Atal Asra Yojna Camp Empowers Poriem Constituency with On-the-Spot Housing Assistance
A special Atal Asra Yojna camp was held on May 27, 2025, at Valpoi Municipality Hall for beneficiaries in the Poriem Constituency. The initiative aimed to expedite housing repair assistance by enabling on-the-spot application processing, document support, and fund approvals — bringing social welfare directly to the people.
🏆 Amit Rajput & Sakshi Kurtarkar Honored as Brand of the Year – Dance Category Recognized Among Goa’s Influential Leaders 2025 by Herald Global
Amit Rajput and Sakshi Kurtarkar have been honored as Brand of the Year in the Dance category at the Influential Leaders Goa Edition 2025 by Herald Global. Their inspiring journey in the performing arts has also been featured in the Coffee Table Book 2025, celebrating their impact on Goa’s cultural and artistic landscape.
LIC Creates History with Guinness World Record for Highest Life Insurance Policies Sold in a Single Day
LIC makes history by selling a record-breaking 5,88,107 life insurance policies in just 24 hours on January 20, 2025. Powered by the unwavering efforts of 4.52 lakh agents across India, this milestone earned LIC a prestigious Guinness World Record, reinforcing its leadership in life insurance and deep national trust.
Monsoon Arrives Early in Goa, Says IMD – Earliest Onset Since 2006
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has officially declared the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Goa on May 25, nearly two weeks ahead of its usual schedule. This marks the earliest onset since 2006, signaling the beginning of the rainy season with heavy showers, an orange alert, and sea warnings in place across the coastal state.
