Reliance on Corporates created unemployment: Bhaduri
27 August 2014 12:25 IST
The successful Indian growth story suffered a setback as the rate of employment generation remained stagnated due to reliance of the erstwhile Manmohan Singh regime on corporate houses, according to noted economist Amit Bhaduri. READ
Parrikar Govt has suppressed mining impact report: Gadgil
27 August 2014 12:19 IST
Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil today alleged that the state's BJP government has "suppressed" his report assessing the impact of mining on environment in Goa. READ
Rane duo gets anticipatory bail in alleged extortion case
22 August 2014 21:45 IST
A special court in Panaji on Friday, granted conditional anticipatory bail to former Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane and his legislator son, Vishwajit in connection with the extortion case filed against them by the Special ... READ
27 Goa mines will start from Dec onwards: Parrikar
18 August 2014 21:13 IST
At least 27 mines would be start operating in Goa between December to February if chief minister Manohar Parrikar succeeds in implementing the time-bound programme he announced in the Assembly today. READ
Digambar defends his act in mining renewal cases
18 August 2014 20:21 IST
Former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, accused of shielding illegal mining during his term, today broke his silence over the issue saying his government kept renewal of mining leases on hold as it was busy ... READ
HC orders to renew 28 mining leases
13 August 2014 21:54 IST
In a major relief to 28 mining leases, the Bombay High Court today asked the Goa government to execute deeds for those mining leases which have paid stamp duty according to the Indian Stamp (Goa ... READ
Goa to restore forts to attract tourists
12 August 2014 18:37 IST
The upcoming tourism masterplan for Goa will include restoration of several forts which are in a dilapidated condition, State Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar said on Tuesday. READ
Sudin throws bikini issue back in Parrikar's court
07 August 2014 21:31 IST
Goa's Public Works Department Minister Sudin Dhavalikar toned down his demand to ban bikinis claiming that he stood by what Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said about the bikini issue. ... READ
Drop casinos, golf courses, massage parlours: Church
06 August 2014 21:52 IST
In an open letter addressed to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, articulating its concerns over State’s tourism policy and practices, Centre for Responsible Tourism (CRT), a Church affiliated body on Tuesday urged the State government ... READ
Goa Assembly to discuss mining policy on 18 Aug
06 August 2014 20:41 IST
The fate of Goa's mining industry would be decided on August 18, when the state legislative assembly will hold a comprehensive discussion on the guidelines that will form the backbone of the industry. READ
