Centre's Special Package for Goa, reducing export duty on ore
05 February 2015 20:05 IST
Keen on bailing out the struggling Goan iron ore sector, the Centre may soon announce a special package for miners in the state by pruning duty on exports of the steel-making raw material from 30 ... READ
India plans to monitor all vessels in Indian seas
20 January 2015 11:31 IST
The government is working on a "special mechanism" to track all vessels operating in India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said here on Monday. READ
No terrorist infiltration during Obama visit possible, predicts Parrikar
19 January 2015 22:20 IST
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday dismissed reports linking any possible infiltration bid by terrorists from across the border with the upcoming visit of US President Barack Obama. READ
Goa Carnival parades begin from 14 Feb
19 January 2015 18:54 IST
The four-day Goa carnival will be held from February 14 with float parades planned at various places in the state, organisers said today. READ
Goa Govt revokes mining ban after 2 years
15 January 2015 23:51 IST
In a major move, Goa government withdrew a 2012 order which halted mining operations in the state, setting the stage for resumption of the activity whose closure had crippled once bustling industry. READ
Khabardar! Parrikar warns Pakistan on proxy war
13 January 2015 21:22 IST
In a blunt message to Pakistan, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today warned that India will take “proactive steps” to deal with proxy war by that country. READ
President gives nod to ordinance on mining auction
12 January 2015 23:40 IST
President Pranab Mukherjee today gave his assent to an ordinance for auction of mines of iron ore and other minerals, a government source said. READ
Goa tourism records 40% low, thanks to Russia
12 January 2015 13:42 IST
Goa seems to be losing the preferred tourism destination among Russians as nearly 40 to 50k tourists have cancelled their bookings for the state this season, as per industry statistics. READ
No foreign junkets, 20% cut on Govt Exp
10 January 2015 17:21 IST
Ahead of drafting of the new budget, Goa government has banned all foreign tours and asked departments to take up austerity measures in order to inject more fiscal responsibility in the state economy. READ
India should grab share in ocean-based industry: Harsh
01 January 2015 22:28 IST
Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan today said the country should move fast to "grab" a legitimate share in the emerging ocean-based industries even as he underscored "indispensability" of ocean and its resources in ... READ
