Drishti Marine’s newly deployed Seahorse temporary floating platforms have strengthened beach safety along Goa’s coastline, contributing to 34 rescues across Calangute, Candolim, Miramar and Baina beaches since December 2025. Positioned offshore, the platforms significantly reduce response time and enhance lifesaving vigilance during peak tourist season.
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Goa Gears Up for Cricket Carnival as World Legends Pro T20 League Gets Underway
Goa is set to host a high-octane cricket spectacle as the World Legends Pro T20 League begins on January 26 at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium, Verna, bringing together 90 legendary cricketers for ten days of elite T20 action.
Guided Lok Bhavan Heritage Tour Flagged Off at Dona Paula to Promote Responsible Tourism Experiences
A guided Lok Bhavan Tour was flagged off at Dona Paula to offer visitors a structured and interpretative experience of the heritage, architecture and ecological richness of the Lok Bhavan premises, as part of Goa’s push towards curated and responsible tourism.
Goa Food & Cultural Festival 2026 Opens in Margao, Celebrating Goa’s Culinary Heritage and Cultural Diversity
The Goa Food & Cultural Festival 2026 commenced at Margao with a vibrant showcase of authentic Goan cuisine, traditional art forms and live performances, bringing together local communities, self-help groups and artists as part of the State’s ‘Goa Beyond Beaches’ tourism initiative.
Government Provides Grant; Carnaval Committees Decide Float Prize Allocation: Rohan A. Khaunte
Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte informed the Goa Legislative Assembly that while the government provides a consolidated grant for Carnaval celebrations, the allocation of prize money for floats is decided independently by the respective Carnaval committees.
