Human Interest

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.

Health

Healthway Hospitals extends healthcare services to Ponda with ‘Healthway Nursing Home’

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.

Events in Goa

Shigmotsav 2025 in Ponda, sets the stage for a cultural extravaganza

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.