Director of Handicrafts, Textile and Coir Sagun Velip was honoured during the Independence Day celebrations in Panaji and recognised as the Swayampurna Mitra of Village Panchayat Caurem-Pirla, Quepem, for his exemplary contribution to the “Atmanirbhar Bharat – Swayampurna Goa” initiative.
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United Brothers Crowned Champions of All Goa Advocates 9-A-Side Football Tournament After Thrilling Penalty Shootout Victory
United Brothers, owned by Adv. Pankaj Dabholkar, emerged champions of the All Goa Advocates 9-A-Side Football Tournament after defeating Strikers in a dramatic penalty shootout at the SAG Ground, Borimol. The two-day event brought together advocates from across Goa, celebrating sportsmanship, unity, and camaraderie within the legal fraternity
Quepem Boy Lesvin Rebelo Selected for U-17 SAFF Championship in Sri Lanka
Lesvin Rebelo from Ambaulim-Quepem, a student of Damodar Higher Secondary School, Gudi-Paroda, has been selected for the Indian U-17 football team to play in the upcoming SAFF Championship in Sri Lanka. His selection is a proud moment for Goa and showcases the region’s rising football talent.
Pope John XXIII High School Clinches U14 Sepaktakraw Quepem Taluka Championship
Pope John XXIII High School, Quepem emerged victorious in the U14 Sepaktakraw Quepem Taluka Championship, defeating Don Bosco Sulcorna 2–0 in straight sets (15–7, 15–8). The tournament was organized by DSYA, Campal–Panjim.
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.