Ban lifted, but Goa mining won't start till Oct: Parsekar
24 March 2015 16:49 IST
The environment ministry may have lifted the ban on iron ore mining in Goa, but the coastal state's economic "lifeline" probably won't be functional till October, chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar told ET. READ
Rs 22 Cr spent on Goa's foreign junkets, Vijay exposes Parulekar!
24 March 2015 16:32 IST
Goa government was found in a soup today. Spent Rs 22 crore on 32 international events abroad in the last three years, but failed to get enough number of international tourists to Goa. READ
ECs of 72 mines revoked, with a warning; 40 more on hold
21 March 2015 21:47 IST
The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has issued an order revoking suspension of environmental clearances (ECs) to 72 iron ore mines in Goa, giving some boost to the coastal state's economy. READ
Parsekar plays employment trumpet before budget
18 March 2015 17:11 IST
Keeping the growing number of unemployed youths in mind, the Goa government is looking at giving incentives to attract industrial investment in the upcoming Budget to create employment opportunities, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has said. READ
Centre revokes suspension of Goa's mining ECs
17 March 2015 19:39 IST
Iron mining in Goa will soon resume as the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest today revoked the suspension of environmental clearances (ECs) of mines in the coastal state, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said. READ
Preparing budget not possible without mining revocation: CM
17 March 2015 15:32 IST
The existing suspension of environment clearances (ECs) of mining leases by the Centre is casting a shadow on budget preparations in Goa, where the Government is pushing for its revocation. READ
Most chopper crashes due to human error: Parrikar
03 March 2015 18:39 IST
Human error is responsible for the majority of 73 helicopter accidents that have taken place in the last 24 years, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said in Rajya Sabha today. READ
Debt-ridden Leela selling Goa & Chennai resorts
03 March 2015 18:21 IST
Hospitality chain Hotel Leela Venture plans to sell its properties in Goa and Chennai as it looks to cut debt. READ
Mining industry expects union budget to scrap export duty
27 February 2015 21:18 IST
Mining industry players in Goa today said they are expecting the central government to scrap export duty on iron ore in the Budget tomorrow. READ
Will, but Won't tell you What action against dance bars: CM
26 February 2015 19:07 IST
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Thursday said appropriate action will be taken against those involved in running dance bars and alleged prostitution in the coastal belt. READ
