SIT books Anil & Joaquim for illegal mining
16 September 2014 21:25 IST
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Goa Police has filed a case against former Congress minister Joaquim Alemao and mining magnet Anil Salgaocar for their alleged involvement in illegal mining in the state. READ
Green Tribunal issues warrant against Goa CS
15 September 2014 21:28 IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a bailable warrant against the Goa Chief Secretary for not adhering to its order earlier this month and not presenting any reason thereof. READ
Mining dependents not happy with subsidy scheme on loans
06 September 2014 21:49 IST
A forum of mining dependent people in Goa has expressed dissatisfaction over the state government's recent scheme to subsidise their loans after they take a one-time settlement (OTS) from banks. READ
Mining policy likely to immediately allow mining of existing leases
04 September 2014 21:48 IST
Goa government's proposed mining policy will classify the existing leases in three different categories, depending on when they are allowed to resume iron ore extraction activity, a senior official said today. READ
Why allow looters to mine again, asks AAP
02 September 2014 19:44 IST
Why is the Goa government allowing the same mine owners to extract iron ore instead of recovering the loot of around Rs 35,000 crore, asks the Aam Aadmi Party. READ
Parrikar Govt has suppressed mining impact report: Gadgil
27 August 2014 12:19 IST
Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil today alleged that the state's BJP government has "suppressed" his report assessing the impact of mining on environment in Goa. READ
Rane duo gets anticipatory bail in alleged extortion case
22 August 2014 21:45 IST
A special court in Panaji on Friday, granted conditional anticipatory bail to former Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane and his legislator son, Vishwajit in connection with the extortion case filed against them by the Special ... READ
27 Goa mines will start from Dec onwards: Parrikar
18 August 2014 21:13 IST
At least 27 mines would be start operating in Goa between December to February if chief minister Manohar Parrikar succeeds in implementing the time-bound programme he announced in the Assembly today. READ
Digambar defends his act in mining renewal cases
18 August 2014 20:21 IST
Former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, accused of shielding illegal mining during his term, today broke his silence over the issue saying his government kept renewal of mining leases on hold as it was busy ... READ
HC orders to renew 28 mining leases
13 August 2014 21:54 IST
In a major relief to 28 mining leases, the Bombay High Court today asked the Goa government to execute deeds for those mining leases which have paid stamp duty according to the Indian Stamp (Goa ... READ
