Green Tribunal 'punishes' MoEF officials, mining permission in Sacorda quashed
05 December 2012 20:38 IST
The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has been pulled up by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for "casually" granting environmental clearance for a mining project in reserved forest area in Goa without verifying ... READ
Goa Govt not to resume mining even if SC allows; until...
04 December 2012 19:36 IST
Goa Government has decided not to resume mining even if the Supreme Court or the Centrally Empowered Committee gives a green signal. READ
Mining data completely messed up: CM
30 November 2012 10:15 IST
After being ticked off by the Supreme Court-appointed Centrally Empowered Committee over "erroneous and incomplete data" on mining, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has sought to deflect the blame on erstwhile Congress regime for the ... READ
Lifting mining ban impossible till Jan
23 November 2012 20:26 IST
It is now almost clear that the BAN on mining activity will NOT be lifted till January. READ
Protesting mining workers held at IFFI
23 November 2012 20:20 IST
Around 200 protestors demanding resumption of iron ore mining activity in Goa were arrested this morning a few metres away from the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) venue, police said. READ
Agro developing as alternate economy
15 November 2012 21:18 IST
With Goa staring at an economic crisis in the wake of suspended mining activity, agriculturists have begun tapping farming potential in the State to create an alternative livelihood for people facing displacement. READ
Rightists accuse Geldof of hurting 'sentiments'
09 November 2012 23:44 IST
Irish rockstar Bob Geldof's remark that he got his "best drugs" from Goa has come under attack from a right wing Hindu organisation which has accused him of hurting national sentiments. READ
Treat mining industry with respect: CM
09 November 2012 23:39 IST
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said the mining industry should be treated with respect as it has generated employment and revenue for the State. READ
Mining to affect growth rate, confirms CM
08 November 2012 23:39 IST
Goa’s economic growth will be impacted by halt in the mining activity, although the state has seen 3 per cent growth in revenue collection, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said. READ
Parrikar in mining match-fixing: Mickky
07 November 2012 23:13 IST
Nuvem MLA Mickky Pacheco has accused chief minister Manohar Parrikar of being involved in the "match-fixing" over the illegal mining issue in the state. READ
