Mahashivratri festivities have taken hold not just in India but also in a number of other countries. Sadhguru, the founder of the Isha Foundation, posted a video of the enthusiasm in Times Square on X, a platform that was formerly Twitter. Indians and others from all over the world may be seen dancing to the […]
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Sikh protesters carrying swords attacked policemen, leaving four injured. The police refused to allow the religious processions which angered the mob. The mob then went out of control and attacked the policemen with swords. A case has been registered and 18 people have been detained so far. Superintendent of Police Pramod Kumar Shewale said the […]
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Padri Conceicao: Pagi Otmeancho, a biography on the life of the charismatic priest Fr. Conceicao Mariano Chagas D’Silva was released at the hands of His Excellency Bishop Alwyn Baretto, Bishop of Sindhudurg diocese at a memorial service held at Orlim. The biography is written by well-known Romi-Konkani Writer and Journalist Michael Jude Gracias. In his […]
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The foundation for the oldest Church in Goa, Basilica of Bom Jesus, was laid out in the year 1594, and it was completed at the hands of the then Archbishop of Goa and Primate of India Fr. Alexia de Menezes in the year 1605. After his death, the body of St. Francis Xavier was first […]
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In a speech at his first ever Apostolic visit made to Iraq, Pope Francis called to put an end to Violence, Extremism, Factions and intolerance. Pope Francis after being welcomed by Iraqi President Barham Salih, Pope Francis said he was very pleased to come to Iraq, which he described as the “cradle of civilisation”. “May […]
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The temple committee of Damodar Devasthan Zambaulim has decided not to celebrate the famous Gulalotsav, which is celebrated every year at the Shri Ramnath Damodar temple in Zambaulim, on the backdrop of the Corona epidemic this year. Prakash Kunde, Chairman of the temple committee, said that the fairs during the Gulalotsava, as well as the […]
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The Goan Seamen Association of India will urge the MPT to restore the St. Francis Xavier Chapel in the Old Palace Building at the Mormugao Harbor. The GSAI will request the MPT to let the seafarers and workers pray at the Chapel. The GSAI attended the eucharistic mass and traditional litany at the chapel recently. […]
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The Mapusa Bardez Deputy Collector has ordered the Bardez Mamlatdar to initiate action against the Bodgeshwar Temple Committee for violations pertaining to the Bodgeshwar Jatra fair. He has ordered filing an FIR at the Mapusa Police station against the said violation. The Bardez Deputy Collector Kapil Phadte has ordered the Mamlatdar of Mapusa to initiate […]
Continue ReadingWith due regard for the Government SOP concerning Covid-19 lockdown in force and with sincere concern for the Community and societal health, the Parish Priest of Our Lady of Health, in Cuncolim Church has informed that annual kissing and veneration of the statue of Our Lady of Health, will not be held this year on […]
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Referring to the Ban on slaughter of cattle in Karnataka due to which the supply of beef is stopped to the State of Goa, the Nuvem MLA Wilfred D’sa requested the Chief Minister of Goa to make beef available in the state before Christmas. Wilfred D’sa said that beef is the main low cost meat […]
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