Social

Seahorse Platforms Add Extra Vigilance on Goa’s High-Footfall Beaches: Drishti Marine


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.

Social

Drishti Marine Seahorse Platform Anchors Rescue of 13 NIO Students from Miramar Beach


Drishti Marine’s newly deployed floating Seahorse platform played a critical role in the safe and timely rescue of 13 National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) students after their fishing trawler ran aground on a sandbar off Miramar beach.

Events in Goa

International Purple Fest Goa 2025 Announced; Accessible Boardwalk Inaugurated at Miramar Beach


Minister Subhash Phal Dessai announced that the International Purple Fest Goa 2025 will take place from October 9 to 12, with an inclusive stage set to welcome attendees. In a major accessibility push, a specially designed boardwalk was inaugurated at Miramar Beach, ensuring seamless beach access for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The initiative, developed by GTDC, marks a significant step toward inclusive tourism and infrastructure in Goa.

Events in Goa

Goa Sand Art Festival Gets Green Light for November at Miramar Beach


The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority has approved the two-week Goa Sand Art Festival at Miramar Beach, featuring sand sculptures, student workshops, and local artist engagement, balancing cultural vibrancy with environmental responsibility.

Human Interest

Majo Amig Celebrates Friendship Day with Walk from Campal to Miramar


To mark Friendship Day, Majo Amig, a vibrant citizens' group of both youth and senior citizens, organized a Friendship Walk from Parashuram Bhumi, Campal–Panaji to Miramar Beach and back. The walk fostered connection, health, and intergenerational bonding in the spirit of friendship and community.