Ore export ban unlikely, claims Mauvin
14 November 2011 23:13 IST
The state or the central government is unlikely to ban the exports of iron ore even if Justice M B Shah Commission recommends the same, a senior Congress functionary said here today. READ
BJP to meet President to seek SIT probe into mining
31 October 2011 22:28 IST
BJP today said it would meet President Pratibha Patil and seek constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for probe of illegal mining in Goa. READ
Gamblers prefer family than roulette
27 October 2011 22:41 IST
The festival of lights seems not-so-resplendent for otherwise booming casino industry in Goa as people tend to spend much time with their families for the festivities. READ
Embarassed Cong objects to media interviews by Shah Comn
23 October 2011 19:43 IST
The Congress today said members of the judicial commission appointed to probe illegal mining in Goa should desist from giving media interviews before they finalise their report so as to maintain sanctity of the panel. READ
Land-use experts recommend task force to regulate mining
22 October 2011 23:41 IST
The land-use experts in Goa have recommended formation of a task force by the state government to regulate mining leases and to address important issues like buffer zone between wildlife sanctuaries and extraction sites. READ
Lacking infra to check illegal mining: Govt
21 October 2011 21:52 IST
Amidst debate on Goa government's failure to check illegal mining, the Mines and Geology department has said that they will be unable to track the iron ore movement in the state for atleast next three ... READ
3 parameters probed, 7 still left of Illegal mining
21 October 2011 21:48 IST
The Justice M B Shah Commission, which is probing the illegal mining scam in Goa, has said that out of the ten different parameters, based on which, an extensive probe is being carried out, they ... READ
Goa may lose global tourism market, fears industry
20 October 2011 18:22 IST
The tourism industry here feels that Goa will lose its position as the most preferred holiday destination to competitors, if it does not market itself aggressively on a global level. READ
Iron ore exports drop
20 October 2011 18:12 IST
The uncertainty looming over the Iron Ore mining industry in Goa affected the exports even before the mining season formally kicked off in mid-September. READ
Shah Com may ban ore export: Justice Mehta
19 October 2011 11:57 IST
Ban on iron ore export from Goa is one of the possibilities explored by the Shah Commission during its investigations into the illegal mining scam in the state, a senior member of the panel said ... READ
