Stringent rules from tomorrow to curtain illegal mining
14 August 2012 16:18 IST
Goa government has decided to implement stringent regulations on the mining industry in the state from August 15 onwards, with an aim to curtail unregulated and illegal mining in the state. READ
Goa to take up UK advisory issue with Centre
13 August 2012 21:23 IST
Goa Government will take up with the Cnetre the issue of the travel advisory issued by the UK to its nationals visiting the coastal state and also initiate measures to promote the state as safe ... READ
Nationalisation of Goa mining demanded
12 August 2012 22:40 IST
The Communist Party of India (CPI) today demanded nationalisation of Goa's mining industry so that wealth generated from natural resources could be accumulated in the states coffers. READ
There is nothing called Russian Mafia: Consul
10 August 2012 21:46 IST
The Russian Consulate has rubbished the often-repeated claims about existence of "Russian mafia" in Goa and its investments in the state's lucrative tourism industry. READ
Russians colonising parts of Goa: CM
10 August 2012 20:19 IST
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today expressed concern over attempts to colonise certain parts of the state by Russians, who are living here on a long term visa. READ
Mining industry concerned over 'export cap'
10 August 2012 20:11 IST
The mining industry in Goa today expressed reservation over the draft state mining policy tabled in the Assembly recently suggesting a cap on quantum of exports of iron ore at 45 million tonnes per year. READ
Russians to be largest with 50% rise next season
10 August 2012 19:01 IST
The inflow of Russian tourists to Goa is likely to go up by almost 50 per cent compared to last year's figure of one lakh arrivals, the Russian Consulate said today. READ
Mining policy caps exports to 45 MMT
08 August 2012 21:50 IST
Goa government's draft mining policy recommends capping the iron ore exports at 45 metric million tonnes a year. READ
Casino bill, restraining Goans, introduced
06 August 2012 22:56 IST
Goa government today introduced a bill which seeks to disallow the locals from entering the casinos, allowing only the tourists above 21 years of age. READ
Govt to crackdown on illegal cow slaughter
06 August 2012 16:54 IST
Chief minister Manohar Parrikar today assured crackdown on illegal slaughter houses in the state, which are run in unhygienic conditions. READ
