Trawlers on strike, no fish from tomorrow
28 January 2013 20:37 IST
Goa is staring at a severe fish shortage as the strike by owners of fishing trawlers to protest the hike in diesel prices by the Central government entered the third day today. READ
Env ministry panel for mine ban in forest & near water bodies
26 January 2013 18:57 IST
A complete ban on mining activities in areas of national parks, tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries could be on the anvil if the government agrees to the recommendations of a high-level Environment Ministry panel. READ
Goa eyeing for 1 m tourists for Carnival
25 January 2013 12:40 IST
Goa Tourism today said it is targeting 10 lakh tourist arrivals during the forthcoming Goa Carnival which will be held from February 9 this year. READ
Govt to tell court socio-eco impact of mine ban
23 January 2013 22:05 IST
The Goa government will file an affidavit in the Supreme Court tomorrow, in which it will highlight the socio-economic impact of suspension of iron ore mining activities in the state since October last year. READ
SC sends notices, does not stop iron ore export
21 January 2013 22:29 IST
The Supreme Court today sent notices to all the authorities and the mining company, but did not stop export of iron from Goa. READ
Mining-affected begin chain demonstrations
15 January 2013 23:22 IST
Hundreds of people here today began a chain sit-in protest demanding immediate resumption of mining activity in the state which has been on hold for the last four months following the Supreme Court directives. READ
Carnival is the last hope for more tourists
14 January 2013 23:26 IST After a lull in the arrival of tourists around the New Year, the tourism industry in Goa is expecting a brighter season for the next month's 'Carnival'. READ
Controversy over Govt allowing export of Maharashtra ore
10 January 2013 20:38 IST
A new mining controversy has erupted with Goa’s mines department allowing Goa’s mining House Fomento to export iron ore stocked up in Goa, which is supposed to have been brought from a mine in Maharashtra. ... READ
Trading license illegal, new mining scam unearthed
02 January 2013 21:17 IST
The issue of illegal mining has taken a new twist with Goa government giving trading license to export iron ore to over 400 traders considered to be totally illegal. READ
Tillari water reached Goa after Pawar's intervention
02 January 2013 20:53 IST
Finally, the 22-day long impasse was over and Tillari water came to Goa today early morning. READ
