Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte highlighted Goa’s culinary sector as the “economic backbone” of the state’s regenerative tourism vision, speaking at the inaugural NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2025. The three-day event showcases Goa’s emergence as a serious global food destination beyond beaches and nightlife.
Tag: Panaji Events
Sushant Chimulkar Wins 1st GUJ Solo Singing Competition 2025
The Goa Union of Journalists hosted its first Solo Singing Competition 2025 at Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, where Sushant Chimulkar (The Navhind Times) bagged the top prize in the competitive category.
Goa State Film Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Film Legends, Music & Awards
The 10th, 11th, and 12th editions of the Goa State Film Festival 2025 began with grandeur on August 14 at Inox, Panaji. Inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, the event saw performances, prestigious film screenings, and the announcement of 48-Hour Short Film Competition winners. The festival continues till August 17 with a showcase of 19 feature films, 4 non-feature films, food courts, and handicraft stalls.
Goa Flags Off #TirangaRally Ahead of 79th Independence Day to Celebrate Unity and Patriotism
In a vibrant celebration of India’s 79th Independence Day, Secretary (Sports) Shri. Santosh Sukhadeve, IAS, flagged off the #TirangaRally in Panaji, joined by Dr. Ajay Gaude, Director of Sports and Youth Affairs, and Shri. Sumith Maheshwari, High Performance Director of Khelo India. Organized by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, the rally saw enthusiastic participation from hundreds of students, promoting unity, national pride, and the spirit of independence.
Bal Bhavan Goa Announces Statewide Greeting Card Design Contest to Encourage Children’s Artistic Expression
Bal Bhavan Panaji will host its Annual All Goa Greeting Card Design Contest on Wednesday, July 30, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. across 12 talukas in Goa. Open to students from Standards V to X, the competition celebrates creativity with themes like Goan landscapes, floral patterns, Diwali and Christmas motifs. Winning entries will be printed as official greeting cards, and attractive cash prizes await winners at both taluka and state levels.
