Corp Bank offers ATS to mining sector
23 June 2014 20:42 IST
State-run Corporation Bank today said it is willing to restructure or offer a one-time settlement to the struggling miners in Goa to help them tide over the crisis arising from closure of mines. READ
Goa ministers spent Rs 19 Cr holidaying abroad: CAG expose by CNN-IBN
17 June 2014 17:00 IST
After the recent controversy over Goa ministers being sent on a study tour to Brazil for the World Cup, CNN-IBN has now learnt that several ministers in the Goa government have been globe trotting in ... READ
Enforcement Directorate summons Mines Director
16 June 2014 19:48 IST
The Directorate of Enforcement (DoE), Goa has issued summons to Mr. Prasanna Acharya, Director of Mines and Geology, Goa to be present at its city office on next Monday in connection with the investigation of ... READ
Parrikar hostage to mining lobby: AAP
16 June 2014 19:43 IST
Alleging that Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar was “hostage” to the mining lobby in the state, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reiterated its demand to set up a corporation for this industry. READ
Mining dependents urge Modi to expedite mining resumption
13 June 2014 20:51 IST
Anxious over delay in resumption of mining activity in the State, the Goa State Committee of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central Government to take ... READ
Church, panchayats & even schools demand mining resumption
12 June 2014 23:05 IST
Various institutions in Goa's mining belt, including a church and a school, have appealed Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to resume mining in the state for accelerating the economic activity. READ
GPSCB to inspect 28 jetties stacking ore
12 June 2014 23:00 IST
With the arrival of monsoon in Goa, the State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) will inspect all 28 jetties stacking iron ore, located along Mandovi and Zuari rivers, to ensure that it does not flow into ... READ
Goa to help CBI to probe ore export of Karnataka from Goa
11 June 2014 22:04 IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) does not require sanction from the State government to investigate cases pertaining to illegally extracted ore in Karnataka which was shipped through Goa, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar indicated here ... READ
Goa wants phase-out mining by '24 in buffer zone
11 June 2014 21:25 IST
Goa government has urged the Union Environment Ministry to have a zero buffer zone around Salim Ali bird sanctuary in the State and simultaneously reduce the buffer area limit around remaining six wildlife sanctuaries. READ
Parrikar urges Javadekar to resolve ecological issues affecting mining
10 June 2014 22:25 IST
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today met Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar and discussed the issues arising from the ban of mining activities within a kilometre of national parks and sanctuaries. READ
