Ban on iron ore export will hit Goan economy adversely: Mine Owners
04 October 2011 19:40 IST
Iron Ore exports from Goa are expected to fall in the wake of suspension notices and regulatory orders issued against some mining firms in the state, Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association said today. READ
Licences of 19 mining leases around sanctuaries to be revoked
02 October 2011 21:41 IST
The Goa government today said it has initiated the process to revoke licences of 19 mining leases that have been found to be operating within 10 km radius of wildlife sanctuaries or national parks in ... READ
Study data, seek explaination: Miners
29 September 2011 23:07 IST
The iron ore mining industry in Goa today said that it would not be proper to reach conclusion about illegality of any deal till all the data is studied and explanation sought from the concerned ... READ
Action only if Justice Shah indicts Digambar: Brar
28 September 2011 21:45 IST
Action against chief minister Digambar Kamat would be taken by Congress president Sonia Gandhi only if Justice M B Shah’s report indicts him in illegal mining, clarified the Congress high command today. READ
BJP admits Parrikar's negligence in stopping illegal ore export
28 September 2011 21:38 IST
The BJP on Wednesday admitted its own chief minister in Goa, Manohar Parrikar was "negligent" in stopping the illegal export of iron ore during his tenure. READ
1000 more jobs, total goes to 4900 in 3 months
28 September 2011 21:28 IST
The Digambar Kamat cabinet today approved 1000 more jobs, besides 200 jobs on contract. READ
Mining 'hits' Digambar, Sonia asks for report
27 September 2011 22:40 IST
Clouds of political uncertainty have gathered over Goa as Congress President Sonia Gandhi has asked for a detailed report on illegal mining in the state. READ
Probe illegal export of Karnataka ore from Goa: Hegde
27 September 2011 22:32 IST
Former Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde has sought the Goa government to investigate into those responsible for allowing ore from the neigbouring state to be illegally exported through its ports. READ
Parrikar rubbishes leaking PAC report on illegal mining
27 September 2011 22:27 IST
Opposition leader Manohar Parrikar has rubbished the charges that he had leaked information from the report on illegal mining in Goa before it is being tabled in the assembly. READ
"I am a crusader against illegal mining": Digambar
27 September 2011 00:14 ISTGoa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat today steered himself clear of the controversies surrounding illegal mining activities in the coastal state claiming that he himself was a crusader against this increasing phenomenon. READ
