Human Rights Watch misquoted me: Sridhar
19 June 2012 22:28 IST
A report by the New York-based 'Human Rights Watch' on iron ore mining has ruffled feathers of the Goa mineral ore exporters. READ
Sesa shareholders support Sterlite merger
19 June 2012 19:00 IST
Shareholders of iron ore miner Sesa Goa cast their votes on Tuesday on the proposed merger of Sterlite Industries and other group units of Vedanta Resources with itself READ
GCCI presses for smooth single window
19 June 2012 18:50 IST
The business community in Goa is looking at a quicker single window clearance (SWC) system for the industrial investment in the state during the forthcoming review of State Industrial Policy. READ
Sesa-Sterlite merger expected this week
18 June 2012 18:24 IST Shareholders of Sesa Goa and Sterlite Industries will meet this week for approving the proposed merger of the two firms, as announced by their parent firm Vedanta Resources in February. READ
Damodar Mangalji to face inspection for illegal mining
16 June 2012 21:21 IST
Goa Mines and Geology Department has decided to inspect an iron ore mine in the state's Sattari taluka on Monday, which was suspected of funneling illegally extracted ore, a top official said. READ
"Politicians in mining biz spoiled industry reputation"
15 June 2012 22:03 IST
Politicians from Goa who have entered the mining business often display little interest in working responsibly or even obeying the law, an international human rights watch organisation has said in its report. READ
River rafting to begin in Mhadei waters
12 June 2012 23:04 IST
Goa government will start white water rafting in the Mhadei river inside Mhadei wildlife sanctuary, 100 kms North East of Panaji in Sattari taluka. READ
Govt announces dynamic I card for Goan farmers
12 June 2012 12:45 IST
Farmers in Goa will soon get Identity Cards (IDs) with electronic chips which will contain all details about their crops, land holdings, borrowing and farming history. READ
Monsoon brings mining to a halt
11 June 2012 12:57 IST
With the onset of monsoons, the iron ore mining business in Goa has come to a standstill with only lumpy ore being transported from the sites to ports. READ
Rough weather keeps fishing trawlers off the sea
09 June 2012 19:47 IST
The fishing trawlers in Goa have already ceased their operations owing to the rough seas, even though a week is left before the official ban actually comes into force in the state. READ
