Have great faith in St Xavier, says devotee from Sri Lanka

THE GOAN NETWORKPublished Nov 22, 2024, 1:07 AM IST

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OLD GOA
A Sri Lankan group of 31 people flew to Goa specially to participate in the Exposition and they were standing outside the gate of the Cathedral, waiting for their opportunity to venerate the Relics.

Speaking to reporters, Dayal Ranaveer informed that they came on Wednesday night and will leave for Sri Lanka on Friday after the veneration of the Relics of St Francis Xavier.

“We have great faith in St Francis Xavier and we believe in his miracles,” Ranaveer added and said that they will wait till they are able to venerate the Relics.

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Setback for sand mining, ECs delayed over errors in DSR

THE GOAN NETWORK

Published Nov 22, 2024, 1:06 AM IST

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PANAJIIn what could further delay the resumption of legal sand mining in Goa, the Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has deferred decision on grant of Environmental Clearances (ECs) for sand extraction in 12 zones across River Mandovi and Zuari, following errors in the District Survey Reports (DSR). In October, the Goa State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) had recommended the proposal for fresh ECs before SEIAA. The ECs were recommended…