Events in Goa

Traffic Advisory: Road Closures and Parking Arrangements for IFFI Float Parade and Rehearsals in Panaji


The Panaji Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory for road closures, traffic diversions, and parking arrangements during the IFFI Float Parade and its rehearsal on 18th and 20th November 2025. Citizens are advised to plan their travel accordingly.

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Goa Police Hackathon 2025 Concludes with Award Ceremony Celebrating Student Innovation in Smart Policing


The Goa Police Hackathon 2025 concluded with a grand award ceremony, honoring student teams for developing innovative AI- and tech-driven solutions to enhance policing and public safety in Goa.

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Drishti Marine Lifesavers Deployed at 47 Locations Across Goa for Ganesh Visarjan Safety


To ensure safe immersion during Ganesh Chaturthi, Drishti Marine will deploy trained lifesavers at 47 immersion points, including 35 beaches and 12 inland water bodies across Goa. The teams will be present on key visarjan days to assist worshippers, guide rituals safely, and manage emergencies.

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Goa Animal Federation Demands Immediate Mass Sterilization of Community Dogs Following Supreme Court Relief


In a strong show of unity at Azad Maidan, Panaji, the Goa Animal Federation (GAF) and hundreds of dog lovers urged the Goa Government to launch an urgent, large-scale sterilization and vaccination program for community dogs. The gathering celebrated the Supreme Courtโ€™s revised humane and scientific order on stray dog management, while calling for expanded infrastructure and government accountability.

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Supreme Court Extends Stray Dog Shelter & Vaccination Order Nationwide


The Supreme Court has modified its earlier order on stray dogs, extending the directive across India. Stray dogs will now be taken to shelters, vaccinated, and released back in the same area. The Court has also banned feeding stray dogs in public places, warning of strict action for violations.