Human Interest

CM Pramod Sawant Attends National Fire Service Day Programme in Panaji


Pramod Sawant attended the National Fire Service Day programme in Panaji, emphasising fire safety awareness under the theme โ€œSafe School, Safe Hospital & Fire Safety Aware Society.โ€

Human Interest

Goa to Witness Barely 8 Minutes of Lunar Eclipse as Moon Rises After Totality Ends


Goans will only catch the closing minutes of the total lunar eclipse today, with moonrise in Panaji at 6:40 pm โ€” after totality ends. IMD says the umbral phase concludes at 6:48 pm IST, leaving just a brief and faint partial view.

Business

Panaji Unveils โ€˜The Riverfrontโ€™, Its Largest Outdoor Riverside Venue


Panaji introduces โ€˜The Riverfrontโ€™, a 700-foot outdoor venue along the banks of the Mandovi River, capable of hosting up to 1,000 guests with panoramic sunset views and modern event infrastructure.

Events in Goa

MOG Sunday Talk: Flex Banners, โ€˜Airbnb Aestheticโ€™ and Goaโ€™s Disappearing Traditional Street Lettering


At a recent MOG Sunday session in Panaji, typeface designer Pooja Saxena cautioned that digital flex banners are reshaping Goaโ€™s streetscape, replacing hand-painted signage and eroding the stateโ€™s unique visual and cultural identity.

Events in Goa

Goa Welcomes the World as Carnaval 2026 is Flagged Off in Panaji


The vibrant streets of Panaji came alive as Goa Carnaval 2026 was officially flagged off by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. With international visitors joining locals in celebration, the iconic festival once again showcased Goaโ€™s rich cultural heritage beyond its famed beaches.