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Kid's murder by CEO mom, exposition of holy relics kept spotlight on GoaGoa experienced a turbulent year in 2024 with the arrest of a CEO for her son's murder, a notable 'cash-for-jobs' scam involving government...
Pope Francis may visit India sooner than expected: Goa ministerGoa minister Mauvin Godinho said that Pope Francis's visit to India is likely imminent, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation...
India, Asia key to future of world and church: Vatican officialA high-ranking Vatican delegation visited Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai. The delegation attended the exposition of St. Francis Xavier...
The delicious and global influence of the JesuitsIn 1556, a printing press intended for Ethiopia arrived in Goa due to unexpected winds. The Jesuits, a new religious order, quickly repurpo...
Great Goaing: Goa is struggling to cope with the aftereffects of overtourism, but you cannot write it offGoa's tourism industry is witnessing a resurgence, with domestic arrivals projected to reach record highs. Despite concerns about overtouri...
Goa seeks Rs 700 cr for water projects, Rs 300 cr for exposition of St Xavier's relicsGoa CM Pramod Sawant seeks Rs 700 crore for water projects and Rs 300 crore for St Francis Xavier's relics exposition in New Delhi meeting.
PM Modi invited Pope to India, hope his visit itinerary includes Goa: CM Pramod SawantPM Modi met Pope Francis on Friday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy. "Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji met HH Pope Fr...
Goa may see up to 30% surge in tourist arrivals during Christmas & New Year this year: ExpertsHotel chains are cashing in on the increased demand, quoting tariffs which are 50% higher than other times of the year.
This vacation, witness Japan's fire festival Yamayaki or head over to the Bikaner Camel FestivalBurning up the entire Mt Wakakusayama is held every year on the fourth Saturday of January. A torch is lit with sacred fire at Kasuga Taish...
Exposition of relics of St Francis Xavier begins in GoaThe relics of St Francis Xavier (SFX) were taken into procession from Bom Jesus of Basilica church, where they are housed permanently.
Goa eyes 40 lakh tourist arrivals in 2014Goa Tourism is eyeing the number of tourist arrivals in the state to touch up to 40 lakh in 2014, an increase of 15 per cent from the previ...
Charter flights hit a record arrival of 1128 flights in GoaA total of 1,128 charter flights, carrying a record 2.61 lakh passengers landed in Goa in the current tourist season this year, officials s...
Goa to promote St Xavier's exposition among European touristsOver half a lakh tourists are expected to arrive in the state exclusively to witness the decennial exposition, Parulekar said.
Union tourism ministry proposes fast train between Mumbai-GoaA proposal for a luxury train on the lines of Palace on Wheels too would be taken up with the Railway Ministry, he said.