GSPCB stops MPT's coal handling
25 September 2012 23:13 IST
The Goa State Pollution Control Board has revoked the permission granted to Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) to handle coal at its two berths. READ
Transport urges PWD for accident-free roads
09 August 2012 19:48 IST
In view of alarming increase in the number of accidents, Transport Department of Goa government has decided to request the Public Works Department to rework the roads to make them accident-free. READ
Persistent to double its workforce in Goa
29 July 2012 21:05 IST
Software exporter Persistent Systems is targeting to double its workforce in Goa to 700 in the next two years, a top company official has said. READ
Pilot NH4A project up to Old Goa to begin by Nov
27 July 2012 17:15 IST
A pilot project of NH 4A national highway with four lanes would begin by November this year, from Panaji to Old Goa, with a fly over at Merces. READ
3rd time, now helmets compulsory for both on bikes
24 July 2012 21:49 IST
In a decision for third time now, Goa government has decided to make helmets compulsory for both rider and pillion rider in next two weeks to curb road accidents in the state. READ
Dr Samir Kelekar achieves patent for IT invention
21 July 2012 16:02 IST
Dr Samir Kelekar, a Goan IT professional based in Bangalore, has achieved a patent from US for his new invention of network-based vulnerability assessment tool. READ
Indian sailor rescued off Goa coast
19 July 2012 21:30 IST
Indian Coast Guard today rescued an Indian sailor on board of a merchant navy ship off the Goa coast following a medical emergency. READ
Mopa would survive on cargo, not passengers alone
19 July 2012 13:57 IST
Proposed Mopa air port can survive only with a cargo hub and not passengers alone, if Dabolim air port is also kept operational, the government has made it clear. READ
Closing down Dabolim air port impossible: CM
19 July 2012 13:40 IST
Closing down Dabolim air port due to Mopa air port is not possible after spending around Rs 500 crore on expansion of the existing air port, said chief minister Manohar Parrikar today. READ
Cong wants Mopa only after preparing local manpower
09 July 2012 18:46 IST
The Congress in Goa expressed reservations over the proposed greenfield airport in the northern part of the state at Mopa, claiming that it would lead to an influx of people from neighbouring states. READ
