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KTCL Flags Off Pilgrimage Trips to Velankanni for Devotees


Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd. (KTCL) has launched special pilgrimage bus trips to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, to cater to the spiritual needs of devotees. These trips offer affordable and comfortable travel to one of South India’s most revered Christian pilgrimage destinations, especially ahead of the annual Velankanni Festival in September.

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Panaji Declared Cleanest City in India (50k–1L Category) at Swachh Survekshan 2024–25


Panaji has proudly been recognized as the Cleanest City in India (50,000–1 Lakh population category) at the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024–25, presented by Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Human Interest

Ponda’s Tejas Kovlekar Joins Indian Army’s Remount Veterinary Corps


Captain Tejas Kovlekar from Ponda has joined the Indian Army’s Remount Veterinary Corps—an elite unit dedicated to the care and training of animals in service of the nation. A lifelong animal lover, Tejas is one of only four Goans to be commissioned into this specialised corps.

Sports

Shikha Pathak Becomes Asia’s First Female Head Referee in Fighting Ju-Jitsu


Vasco-based Shikha Pathak has been appointed Head Referee for the Fighting Ju-Jitsu discipline by the Ju-Jitsu Asian Union, making her the first Indian and the only woman from Asia to hold this prestigious post.

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Amthane Dam Access Closed for 45 Days Starting July 5 for Safety and Maintenance


Public access to Amthane Dam will be closed for 45 days starting July 5 due to safety and maintenance work. Authorities urge citizens to avoid the area and cooperate during the temporary closure.