Claude-Gawas seek Guv intrervention to provide security to environmental activists
11 March 2013 20:42 IST
Dr Claude Alvares and Ramesh Gawas, fighting illegal mining, met Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo today evening, fearing threat to personal security of several environmentalists working in the field of saving Goa from illegal mining. READ
Mining may resume by May: CM
11 March 2013 19:58 IST
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday expressed hope that mining-related activities in the state, which have been on hold since last October following Supreme Court directives, might resume from May. READ
CM announces major doles to mining-dependents, between Rs 3000 to 12,000 pm
09 March 2013 21:57 IST
Chief minister Manohar Parrikar, on the day of completing one year in power, announced two major schemes for mining-dependent people, dolling out monthly assistance between Rs 3000 to Rs 12,000 each. READ
"Gauthi" vegetable fights Karnataka market
09 March 2013 04:03 IST
The local variety of vegetables in Goa are fighting the invasion of veggies imported from neighbouring Karnataka with the help of a scheme designed by the state government to encourage horticulture. READ
Take over mining-dependents' loans: Cong
08 March 2013 18:23 IST
Congress has demanded that state government should take over the loans of truckers, machinery operators and barge owners, who are affected by current shut-down of mining sector, through Economic Development Corporation (EDC), a state-run body. ... READ
SEBI to have stock exchange in Panaji
08 March 2013 11:39 IST
The board of SEBI has approved opening of six new local offices, including one in Srinagar and Panaji, besides the steps for enhancing market surveillance capabilities. READ
NCP wants Rane, Digambar to be arrested
07 March 2013 15:01 IST
The Nationalist Congress Party has demanded that two former Congress chief ministers – Pratapsing Rane and Digambar Kamat – be arrested, if there is proof of their involvement in the illegal mining scam. READ
Milk production up by 20% in 1 Yr
07 March 2013 14:00 IST
The number of dairy farmers have more than doubled in Goa during last one year, boosting the production of milk by almost 20 per cent more than the previous years. READ
Suggestions invited on centre-state fund allocation
06 March 2013 22:03 IST
The Fourteenth Finance Commission has invited suggestions from the general public on several issues, including the centre-state share of revenue collection. READ
Mining-dependents returning to fields
06 March 2013 12:57 IST
The suspension of mining activity in Goa has forced those dependent on iron ore extraction industry to turn back to farming, which they had left after the belt became the country's mining heartland. READ
