Basilica issues safety advisory ahead of St Francis Xavier feast
The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa has issued a cautionary advisory for pilgrims and tourists ahead of the Novena and Feast of St Francis Xavier. Rector Fr Jovito D'Souza said…
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NGT steps in to protect Ramappa Temple from coal mining
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a proposed open-cast coal mining project by Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ramappa Temple…
Three Indian texts added to UNESCO Asia-Pacific register
Kalhana's Rajatarangini, the Mahabharata, and Kautilya's Arthashastra have been inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) Regional Register. The decision was taken at the 11th…
Valley of Flowers sets record with 35,261 visitors before winter closure
Uttarakhand's Valley of Flowers in Chamoli district closed for winter on Saturday, 31 October, ending a record-breaking season that saw 35,261 visitors between 1 June and 31 October, according to park administration…
Former Bengal minister Indranil Sen arrested in Durga Puja pass scam
Former West Bengal minister and TMC leader Indranil Sen was arrested by Kolkata Police on Wednesday, 28 October, shortly after he emerged from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Salt Lake, where…
Kerala CM says fund crunch won’t hit disaster readiness
Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Monday, 26 October, told the Kerala Legislative Assembly that the state's financial crunch will not affect disaster preparedness. 'Required amount will be released without any delay,'…
UNESCO team concludes Hampi review, report due in December
The UNESCO-ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission concluded its five-day inspection of the Hampi World Heritage Site on 28 October, with the experts sharing preliminary observations with Karnataka’s Tourism Department in Bengaluru.
UNESCO adds Baratang, Andaman volcanoes, Sirpur to India Tentative List
UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre has added three Indian sites to its Tentative List: the Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang and the Andaman Subduction Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Sirpur…
UPSC quiz tests knowledge on UNESCO cultural heritage list
The Indian Express published its weekly current affairs quiz on Saturday, 17 October 2026, featuring 10 key questions for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027 aspirants. The quiz covers topics relevant to Indian art…
Thanjavur gets local holiday for Rajaraja Chola festival on 22 October
Thanjavur district collector Revathi has declared a local holiday on 22 October for the 1,041st Sadhaya Vizha of Rajaraja Chola at the Brihadeeswarar Temple. The festival runs on 21 and 22 October.…
Ashin Xavier: interesting
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IO Repro: Repro test after fix 2 Oct. Safe to trash.