Former Minister and current Priol MLA Govind Gaude will take on the lead role in Parikrama Knowledge Terminus’ theatrical production “Desh Raag,” based on the life of freedom fighter Bala Raya Mapari. The play will be staged at Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir, Ponda, on October 29 at 7 PM, celebrating courage and patriotism through art.
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Spiritual Leaders Unite for Interfaith Dialogue in Ponda
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Ponda unit, hosted an interfaith program on September 12, 2025, where leaders from different faiths shared insights on compassion, love, and service as guiding lights to peace and harmony.
GTDC Signs MoU with NFSU to Host Cyber Commando Training at Farmagudi Residency
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 Launches Homestay & BnB Scheme to Empower Women and Boost Hinterland Tourism
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.
Ponda’s Tejas Kovlekar Joins Indian Army’s Remount Veterinary Corps
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.