Ore transportation could begin by Jan: Parrikar
11 November 2013 19:12 IST
Chief minister Manohar Parrikar expects the auction of stacked iron ore to begin within a month and the movement of iron could begin by January next year. READ
SC allows e-auction of 11.48 MT iron ore stacks before Feb
11 November 2013 17:32 IST
Supreme Court today passed a separate interim order, allowing e-auction to export 11.48 MT of iron ore lying at jetties and leases without revoking its old order of 5 October last year that had banned ... READ
Goa wants rebrand itself
09 November 2013 23:11 IST
Goa plans to rebrand itself, promote its unexplored destinations and invest up to Rs 450 crore to improve its infrastructure. READ
Goa ore ban reduces China shipment by 75%
07 November 2013 22:04 IST
Goa hopes the Supreme Court will soon lift a year-long ban on mining but aims to rein in production to ease pressure on roads and infrastructure, the state's regulator of mining licenses said on Thursday. ... READ
5 kg LPG cylinders now at all petrol pumps
04 November 2013 19:47 IST
After the success of pilot programmes in five metro cities, Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily today allowed the sale of 5-kg cooking gas (LPG) cylinders at petrol pumps across the country. READ
SC to decide on 11 Nov export of ore dumps, Steel Cos oppose export
31 October 2013 20:56 IST After completing a marathon hearing for 14 days on the Goa mining ban, the Supreme Court will deliver its first interim order on 11 November. READ
Centre bans mining 3 kms around Cotigao, 1 km around other 5 sanctuaries
31 October 2013 19:38 IST
No mining will be allowed around the Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of six wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Goa with the Environment Ministry today imposing a ban on such activities. READ
Goa to get Rs 300 Cr from dump site conversion fee
30 October 2013 22:06 IST Goa government is expecting around Rs 300 crore from conversion fee from iron ore dump sites, of which Rs 194 crore has already come to the treasury. READ
SC verdict after 2 panels study ore capping issue?
30 October 2013 19:41 IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it may consider constituting one or two panels for looking into various aspects of iron ore mining in Goa including fixation of annual cap over the volume of extractions ... READ
SC notice to Centre on Shah Comsn extension
29 October 2013 19:52 IST
The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging its decision not to grant extension to the Justice M B Shah panel inquiring into mining-related issues. READ
