The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will open with a parade instead of the usual inaugural ceremony at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will flag off the IFFI Parade, which will feature Goa’s signature carnival and Shigmo floats. The change comes as the stadium is booked for the FIDE World Cup, confirmed ESG Chairperson Delilah Lobo.
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Advocates Cricket League Auction Held; Legal Luminaries Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards
The seventh season of the Advocates Cricket League began with its player auction in Porvorim, where top advocate-players went under the hammer. Senior legal stalwarts, including Adv. Saresh Lotlikar, Adv. Subodh Kantak, Adv. Nitin Sardesai, and Adv. Shantaram Naik, were felicitated with Lifetime Achievement Awards by Aldona MLA and Senior Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira. The event also featured the unveiling of the season’s trophy, adding to the excitement ahead of the tournament.
Goa Records Fifth Highest October Rainfall in a Century
Goa received 374.6mm of rain in October 2025, making it the fifth highest October rainfall in nearly a century, according to IMD data. Meteorologists attributed the surge to a late-month depression over the Arabian Sea, with Pernem and Mormugao recording the heaviest showers.
12-Year-Old Pranav Tate Prevents Fire Disaster at Home in Goa
A 12-year-old boy, Pranav Tate, prevented a major fire at his home by acting swiftly when he noticed smoke and flames from his refrigerator and clothes. Using a pipe and water from a tap, he successfully doused the fire, ensuring no one was hurt.
A Day of Daughters: Love, Pride, and the Power of a Smile — Leaders Across Goa Celebrate National Daughters Day
National Daughters Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it is a celebration of the love, strength, and dreams daughters bring into our lives. From heartfelt family moments to powerful tributes by leaders across Goa, this day reminds us why daughters deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated—every single day.
