Radiaton fear brings control over Japanese ships
22 April 2011 20:08 IST
Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has asked the two main ports in the state not to allow the ships arriving from Japan to de-ballast the water, in view of the fears of radiation leaks ... READ
Khariwado residents lift MPT blockade
16 April 2011 20:21 IST
The major stir by the Khariwado residents in Vasco by blocking all the channels of Mormugao Port Trust was put on hold today evening, following assurances from the government as well as the MPT officials. READ
Navy makes way for civilian flights due to oil spill
28 October 2010 23:37 IST
With the Goa airport runway temporarily shortened due to oil spill, the Indian Navy has cut down its training sorties to make more time for civilian aircrafts to operate. READ
Centre approves Mopa airport, Dabolim to stay
11 June 2010 10:13 IST
The central government yesterday approved the setting up of a greenfield international airport in Mopa area of Goa through private participation and decided not to close down commercial operations at the existing Dabolim airport. READ
Inland waters unable to take load of 100 more mines: MPT
05 April 2010 11:38 IST
Even as Goa is set to open 100 more mining leases, state’s port trust authorities have said that the inland waterways are not in a position to handle any more ore transportation. READ
14 bid for MPT's export terminal on PPP
11 February 2010 10:46 IST
Goa-based Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) has claimed that it received an excellent response for its Rs 721 crore Iron Ore Export Terminal project with a total of 14 companies and consortiums bidding for it. READ
"Mopa is for MLAs' real estate benefit, not local farmers"
07 February 2010 10:38 IST
Pedne villagers around the plateau of proposed Mopa international airport have alleged a real estate racket in the airport issue. While local legislators have bought all the land around the proposed airport area, the villages ... READ
MPT plans world-class passenger terminal
02 April 2002 23:23 ISTMormugao Port Trust, the 116-year old port situated at a natural harbour on Goan coast, now plans to diversify its ore-dominated activity also to promote tourism, by constructing a world-class passenger terminal.Announcing at an annual ... READ
Goa airport for 24 hours likely
08 November 2001 23:24 ISTThe Dabolim airport, owned by the naval authorities, would be now kept open round-the-clock for civilian traffic.As no other air base is available in the tourist state, Goa has been using the naval airport partially ... READ
MPT to start Ro Ro service
20 April 2001 23:25 ISTThe Mormugao Port Trust is planning a special berth for a roll on - roll off service, known more popularly as Ro Ro service, through the Arabian sea from Goa to Mumbai.Rather than loading general ... READ
