Barges divert to long-distance shipping
23 May 2013 13:32 IST
Hit by the ban on mining in Goa, the state's shipping industry is exploring a new avenue of carrying long-distance cargo from inland waterways to ports in the neighbouring states, passing through the Arabian Sea. READ
All-party delegation may meet PM in June
22 May 2013 18:23 IST
Goa chief minister has sought an appointment with Prime Minister in the first week of June, for taking all-party delegation to New Delhi. READ
Sesa to restart mining in Karnataka by June
17 May 2013 16:02 IST
Sesa Goa is looking to restart iron ore mining from Karnataka and expects a strong demand of the ore within the state, a top company official of its parent firm Vedanta Resources said. READ
GMPF blames Parrikar for stalemate of mining ban
11 May 2013 19:16 IST
Goa Mining People’s Front has blamed chief minister Manohar Parrikar for not getting relief from the Supreme Court on the mining ban issue. READ
Mines allowed to work on safety measures
09 May 2013 17:51 IST
Goa government has allowed mining firms to carry out monsoon safety preparedness, mandatory for the safety of people living around the mining leases area, although ore extraction activities have been stopped following a Supreme Court ... READ
Goa may lose 60-yr old mining export: Exporters
09 May 2013 13:46 IST
The continuation of the mining ban in Goa will result in the iron ore industry losing its overseas markets, built during the last six decades, the state's mining exporters have said in a white paper. READ
SC hearing on mining now in mid-July
08 May 2013 18:19 IST
The hearing in Supreme Court on mining ban has been now postponed till second week of July, with no relief of any kind being granted in today’s hearing. READ
PM assures GMPF to press for daily SC hearings
07 May 2013 18:17 IST
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has assured Goa Mining People’s Front to try and press for daily hearing of Goa’s mining case even during summer vacation that begins from 11 May. READ
Goa miners fear losing China market
07 May 2013 14:48 IST
Goa’s iron ore exporters are wary of losing the promising China market due to the prolonged ban on ore exports following the Supreme Court order. READ
Khandeparkar begins work for mine roadmap
07 May 2013 14:28 IST
The Goa government-appointed Justice R M S Khandeparkar committee on illegal mining has decided to probe further the illicit tapping of iron ore in Goa, which will help the government arrest illegalities and prepare a ... READ
