Mining ban impacts VAT collection by 12%
18 June 2013 22:53 IST
The Goa government today said spending by people in the mining belt of the state has plummeted considerably, triggering a slump in collection of Value Added Tax (VAT). READ
1 km buffer zone almost finalised: CM
13 June 2013 18:22 IST
Buffer zone for mining is almost settled at one kilometer from the wild life sanctuary or national parks, claims chief minister Manohar Parrikar. READ
CM to meet FM next week for package
13 June 2013 18:18 IST
Chief minister Manohar Parrikar will meet union finance minister P Chidambaram next week to follow up the issue of financial package for Goa in view of the mining crisis. READ
PM assures to consider Rs 3000 Cr central package
12 June 2013 21:54 IST
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has assured the delegation led by Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar to consult union finance minister regarding special package to Goa to compensate mining-dependent people. READ
All party delegation to meet PM tomorrow
11 June 2013 21:24 IST An all party delegation led by Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is expected to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Delhi tomorrow demanding special status for the state and financial package for the people affected ... READ
Won't spare any illegal miner: Parrikar
11 June 2013 18:43 IST Denying allegations that he was going soft on miners, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said he would initiate action against those involved in illegal mining as per law and spare none. READ
GMPF urges BJP conclave to demand mining resumption
08 June 2013 16:11 IST
Goa Mining Peoples’ Front has urged the BJP national executive committee to pass a resolution for immediate resumption of mining operations in Goa. READ
Don't mix up mining with Special Status: GMPF
23 May 2013 21:42 IST
The Goa Mining People’s Front has blamed Goa government for mixing up issue of mining with special status. READ
Does Goa have 25,000 mining trucks?
23 May 2013 21:25 IST
Are there really 25,000 mining trucks in Goa? READ
Mining Front differs on natioalisation
23 May 2013 20:33 IST The Goa Mining People’s Front is not demanding nationalisation of mines, though its trade union leaders belonging to the CPI-led AITUC are for nationalisation. READ
