Mining policy to lift ban case-to-case, leases to same miners
01 October 2014 21:46 IST
The Goa government on Wednesday cleared the much-awaited mining policy promising lifting of the temporary suspension on mining operations in the state on case-wise basis and also ruling out auctioning of leases. READ
Goa to lift mining ban only after approving mining policy
29 September 2014 20:43 IST
Decision on withdrawal of suspension order on mining activity in Goa, which was imposed in September 2012, would be taken by the state Cabinet only after it approves the mining policy, Goa Chief Minister Manohar ... READ
Won't force banks for OTS to mining dependents: CM
29 September 2014 20:31 IST
A day after one of Goa's leading financial institutions refused one-time settlement (OTS) on loans given to mining dependents, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said the "state won't force any institution for OTS." READ
Goa expects Modi to push for visa-on-arrival for US
27 September 2014 23:06 IST
Tourism industry in Goa is of the view that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing visit to the USA, coupled with the Central policy of granting visa on arrival, will go a long way in attracting ... READ
Mining policy to see face of cabinet on 30 Sept
27 September 2014 22:47 IST
Goa government's mining policy would be placed before the State cabinet on coming Tuesday, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said here. READ
Panaji among Asia's top 10 destinations
22 September 2014 19:27 IST
Four Indian cities -- Agra, Ahmedabad, Kochi and Panaji -- feature among the Asian Top 10 list of a global survey, when it comes to last-minute bookings for luxury destinations, which are also affordable. READ
Goa tourism open to tie up with Bollywood
22 September 2014 19:22 IST
The Goa tourism department in Panaji said that it is open to tie up with Bollywood films that are shot in Goa, in order to target NRI tourists. READ
Tourist squads to arrest racial discrimination at Goan beaches
20 September 2014 21:49 IST
Goa state tourism director Amey Abhyankar today said the tourism department had formed flying squads which would visit the beach shacks to check whether the owners were indulging in racial discrimination. READ
1200 charters this season, beginning with Dubai in Oct
20 September 2014 21:31 IST
Goa tourism department is anticipating a 30 per cent rise in arrival of chartered flights during the upcoming tourist season, crossing 1,000 mark. READ
Rs 315 Cr subsidy scheme to mining dependents starts rolling
20 September 2014 20:51 IST
Expediting the process of providing subsidy on loan granted to people dependent on mining in Goa, the state government has asked financial institutions, including nationalised banks, to submit the details of loan liabilities by September ... READ
