Env clearance a must for dump exports: Centre
18 July 2012 10:51 IST
In what can derail Goa government's move to allow handling of mining rejects, the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has said the environmental clearance (EC) is mandatory before allowing these dumps to be ... READ
Parrikar's 'reckless' schemes would burden economy: Rane
16 July 2012 18:25 IST
Goa's main opposition Congress party today expressed its worry over financial repercussions of Manohar Parrikar–led government's populist schemes which were declared in the state budget. READ
No illegal mining, only illegal ore handing & exports: CM
16 July 2012 13:14 IST
There is no illegal mining, only illegal ore handling, dump handling and exports, said chief minister Manohar Parrikar today in the Assembly. READ
Traditional fishermen reign, when it rains
15 July 2012 22:30 IST
When rains render picturesque Colva beach in South Goa out of reach for tourists, it is the time for the local fishermen to have their piece of pie which is otherwise denied to them by ... READ
Goa Govt to scrap tourist police
13 July 2012 20:59 IST
Goa government has decided do away with the tourist security force deployed on the beaches for the security of tourists and instead rely on the police force for this purpose. READ
Max crimes against tourists are burglaries
13 July 2012 20:50 IST
Goa being a favourite tourist destination in the country, almost 70 per cent of police cases related to tourists are pertaining to theft, robbery and dacoity, according to state police records. READ
Sesa closing 2 plants in Goa due to ore shortage
13 July 2012 12:11 IST
Sesa Goa Ltd, a subsidiary of Vedanta group, has decided to shut down operation of its two plants in Goa owing to scarcity of iron ore supply as the transportation of ore has been banned ... READ
SE Asians & Americans spend more in Goa
13 July 2012 11:52 IST
Tourists from South-East Asian nations, Nordic countries and the USA spend more than compared to others during their stay in the coastal state. READ
Mining policy in ongoing session
12 July 2012 21:53 IST
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is all set to table the state's mining policy on the floor of the House during the four-week moonsoon session of the Legislative Assembly, beginning today. READ
River Princess caused sand erosion: Parulekar
12 July 2012 21:46 IST
One of the important beaches located alongside Candolim village in Goa has lost the tourism potential due to erosion as a result of a giant ship that was grounded there for over a decade. READ
