The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has signed an MoU with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) to host Cyber Commando Training at Farmagudi Residency, marking a key collaboration that blends national security training with Goa’s tourism infrastructure.
Goa Tourism has launched a transformative Homestay and Bed & Breakfast Scheme aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and revitalising hinterland tourism. Announced by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Tourism Minister Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, the scheme offers financial grants, training, marketing support, and simplified registration for homestay operators in rural Goa. With a strong focus on community-led and regenerative tourism, this initiative marks a bold step towards diversifying Goa’s tourism landscape beyond beaches.
Captain Tejas Kovlekar from Ponda has joined the Indian Army’s Remount Veterinary Corps—an elite unit dedicated to the care and training of animals in service of the nation. A lifelong animal lover, Tejas is one of only four Goans to be commissioned into this specialised corps.
Healthway Hospitals has launched its latest multispeciality Healthway Nursing Home in Ponda, offering 24x7 emergency, diagnostic, pharmacy, and ambulance services. Continuing the legacy of Dr Jayant Kamat Nursing Home, the centre also features advanced IVF treatments and is part of Goa’s first private superspeciality teaching hospital group.
The Shigmotsav celebration in Ponda, Goa, kicked off on March 15, 2025, with a spectacular parade featuring traditional Romtamel performances, folk dances, and elaborate floats. The event is part of a statewide celebration that will continue until March 29, 2025.
