Goa's mango production reduces this year
26 April 2012 18:38 IST
Mango production in Goa is expected to decline by up to 65 per cent this year READ
Mining policy to deal with ravaged agriculture
26 April 2012 12:14 IST
Indications are that the mining policy, which is likely to be ready by May end, may dwell upon the critical issues faced by the non-mining community which is on the edge due to flagrant extraction ... READ
"Goan beaches not hazardous for swimming"
24 April 2012 19:04 IST
A private firm providing lifeguard services in Goa has said that there are no beaches in the state that can be termed as "hazardous" for swimming, except for the fact that a large number of ... READ
Women hesitating from becoming life guards
24 April 2012 18:58 IST
A fresh recruitment drive to appoint lifeguards on the Goan beaches has failed to attract women candidates once again. READ
Sesa, Lithoferro mines to be shut for polluting rivers
23 April 2012 22:44 IST
Goa administration has ordered the shutting down of two mines owned by Sesa Goa and Lithoferro for allegedly polluting a rivulet at Advalpal village, 50km from here. READ
Miners told to file daily reports of operations
18 April 2012 12:35 IST
The Mines and Geology Department in Goa has issued orders to the mining firms in the state to provide details of their daily operations, thereby making it easy for the government to keep a tab ... READ
Only 40% apply for mining licence
17 April 2012 23:12 IST
Only 40 per cent iron ore traders have applied afresh for mining licence. READ
CM urges centre to strengthen security of tourist state
16 April 2012 22:49 IST
Goa government has called for a better cooperation from the Centre to strengthen its security mechanism in the state, which has a huge tourist inflow, a state spokesman said here today. READ
No iron ore shipment without exporters' NOC
11 April 2012 22:52 IST
In a bid to contain illegal exports from Goa, the State Mines and Geology department has ordered that no objection certificates (NOCs) should be taken from exporters, before iron ore is laden in ships anchored ... READ
Tourism industry to be consulted for Infra
11 April 2012 12:16 IST
The Manohar Parrikar-led state government has decided to take into confidence the tourism industry before finalising the infrastructural plans for the tourist areas through cluster development approach. READ
