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
Global bids for Mopa air port by Oct
08 July 2012 12:49 IST
Outlining aviation and tertiary sectors as thrust areas, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said a new international airport at Mopa in North Goa will be ready in next three years and the government will invite ... READ
Sword of uncertainity hangs over Dhangars at Mopa
10 May 2012 12:45 IST
Families of nomadic Dhanagar tribe living on the plateau acquired by the state government for Greenfield airport at Mopa are feeling lost. READ
CM demands more Naval land for Dabolim air port
01 May 2012 07:33 IST
Goa government has sought intervention by the Prime Minister's Office in releasing 3.5 acres of land at Dabolim airport which is with the Indian Navy that will help the Airports Authority of India to undertake ... READ
Tourism industry says Mopa is a must
28 April 2012 16:30 IST
Amidst political opposition for the proposed Greenfield airport at Mopa, the Goa tourism industry feels that the new facility is a must to address the growing needs of passenger and cargo traffic in the state. ... READ
UGDP corners BJP & Alina over Mopa issue
26 April 2012 19:09 IST
The United Goans Democratic Party has made the Mopa air port a poll issue in Cortalim bye-election, by cornering Alina Saldanha, wife of late Matanhy, who represented Cortalim. READ
Dabolim air port to be closed till 4 pm from 5-8 April
02 April 2012 21:26 IST Goa's lone airport is heading for an annual maintenance closure for four days during the day time from April 5 onwards, forcing airline companies to reschedule their flights for this coastal destination. READ
Goa wants centre to restructure MPT jurisdiction
29 July 2011 20:20 IST
Goa government has decided to approach the Union Ministry of Shipping to re-draw the jurisdiction of Mormugao Port Trust (MPT), Chief Minister Digambar Kamat said today. READ
