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Francisco de Almeida was built the Fort Anjediva on the Anjadip Island. It sits off the coast of Canacona. It is politically part of Goa state, geographically the nearest mainland is the coast of the Canara subregion of Carnataca state.

Nirmon is a Goan Konkani film produced in 1966. It was directed by A. Salam and produced by Frank Fernand. The film won two National Awards at the hands of India's then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Coconut and 'Matti' trees have been granted a "state tree" status by the Goa government. The notification announcing both the trees as "state trees" was issued by Under Secretary Shaila Bhosle yesterday.

O-heraldo newspaper is the oldest Goan edition English daily. Herald, Goa's oldest newspaper, is today also by far the largest-selling daily English newspaper in the State and the most widely read with a reputation for being fiercely independent.

On 15^th July, 2021, Shri P. S. Sreedharan Pillai was sworn in as the 22^nd Governor of the State of Goa. He is serving as the 19^th Governor of Goa state.

Calangute Beach is the largest beach in Goa. Just 15 km from the Goan capital, Panaji. It is mid-way between Candolim and Baga, it is lined with a host of backpacker and luxury accommodations to make the dream of a beach side stay in Goa quite feasible.

Mahalasa Narayani temple located in Mardol village of Goa. It is about 22 km from the state capital the temple of Mahalasa Narayani is a beautiful structure. The presiding deity, Mahalasa, is a Hindu goddess, who is considered to be the female incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Nino da Cunha was Portuguese Governors transferred his headquarters from Cochin to Goa. Nino da Cunha was the Portuguese governor in India from 1529 - 1538. The Portuguese Governor, Nino da Cunha transferred his capital from Cochin to Goa in 1530 AD and established factories at San thome and Hughli.

Brahmanand Sankhwalkar was the first Goan footballer to receive the Arjuna Award. He was the goalkeeping coach of the national team from 1997 to 2005. He then coached the Indian under-23 side. In 1997, he was awarded the Arjuna Award by the government of India recognizing his contribution to Indian football. In the process, he became the first Goan footballer to win the award.