Goa to amend rules to auction 750 MMT ore rejects
29 June 2012 12:48 IST
Goa government will auction the low grade ore piled up in its properties over last several decades causing environmental hazards, a senior official said today. READ
CM to interact with investors at Forum
28 June 2012 13:10 IST
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said he will personally interact with investors during the Investment Forum to be held on June 30, to provide them confidence to invest in the state. READ
Govt to review 10-yr records to control illegal mining
28 June 2012 13:02 IST
In an effort to weed out illegal mining activity from the state, Goa government has told the High Court that they are reviewing all files cleared by the state mines and geology department spanning over ... READ
Ore smuggling gang arrested in Collem
27 June 2012 18:30 IST
Goa police claimed to have busted a gang, involved in smuggling iron ore from a mine in Collem village, around 80 kms from here. READ
Mining industry flays Human Rights' report
27 June 2012 18:03 IST
The mining industry in Goa has taken exception to a report published by an international human rights organisation, which has been critical of the companies operating in the sector. READ
Business conferences promote flesh trade: Arz
26 June 2012 18:03 IST
Business conferences and commercial events are serving as a new front for flesh trade with girls from various states being trafficked for these events in Goa, an city-based NGO has alleged. READ
Indian tourists cross 22 lakh in Goa - 83%
25 June 2012 21:48 IST
Although Goa may be known as a foreign tourist destination, domestic visitors have been helping the tourism industry prosper, even after facing competition from destinations like Kerala, official records indicate. READ
Vedanta shareholders also support Sesa-Sterlite merger
25 June 2012 20:43 IST
The proposed merger between Sesa Goa and Sterlite Industries (India), aimed at creating a mega natural resources firm, on Monday moved a step ahead with both the Vedanta Group firms’ shareholders favouring the resolution. READ
Investors' Forum to discuss business opportunities
22 June 2012 22:53 IST
The investors' forum here on June 30 would discuss the business opportunities available in the state in tourism and other sectors, the state's apex industrial body said today. READ
Goa to now deal with terror attacks, disasters
20 June 2012 18:58 IST
Tourism-prone beach belts of Goa will now have disaster management plans to ensure speedy rescue from calamities like terrorist attack and natural disasters. READ
