Anna reminds PM of Mahatma's economy model
04 November 2012 21:26 IST
Taking a dig at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for encouraging foreign companies to prep up economy, social activist and Gandhian Anna Hazare has reminded him of the preaching of late Mahatma Gandhi. READ
No central package for mining compensation
03 November 2012 20:31 IST
Union Heavy Industries Minister Prafulla Patel today refused any possibility of centre helping out the people affected with the mining halt by offering the financial package. READ
Goa Govt not to allow Playboy vulgarity
03 November 2012 20:17 IST
Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday said he will inquire into the entry of Playboy Club, Indian franchisee of the US-based group, in the state. READ
MOEF challenges CEC authority to decide buffer zone
02 November 2012 22:44 IST
The issue of buffer zone for mining has suddenly taken a dramatic turn with union ministry of environment and forest challenging the authority of Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee to decide the buffer zone limits. READ
Indo-Israel trade to increase three fold
02 November 2012 22:25 IST
The bilateral trade between India and Israel is likely to increase three-fold after the free trade agreement between the two countries is signed, a diplomat said. READ
Playboy to be shut if found 'vulgar'
02 November 2012 22:15 IST The authorities in Goa on Friday claimed that they would shut down the Playboy Club scheduled to be opened in the state next month if it is found to be indulging in obscenity, vulgarity or ... READ
SC hearing on mining tomorrow unlikely
01 November 2012 21:33 IST
The Supreme Court is not likely to hear the petition on illegal mining tomorrow, as scheduled earlier. READ
Arlekar accepts 'rejected' PAC report on mining
01 November 2012 21:18 IST
The controversial PAC report of Goa Assembly on illegal mining, which indicted former chief minister Digambar Kamat and some Congress leaders, has been accepted by Speaker Rajendra Arlekar after it had been junked by his ... READ
Sarpanchas intervene in SC, claim threat of mass suicides
31 October 2012 21:34 IST Some village sarpanchs of Goa on Wednesday appealed to the Supreme Court to allow resumption of mining activities in the state, saying there has been serious impact on their livelihood due to the recent mining ... READ
Mining taking heavy toll of wild life
31 October 2012 11:16 IST
Incessant digging that had been taking place around Goa's forests in search for iron ore has taken a heavy toll on wild animals and other species, according to environmentalists. READ
