MLA Subhash and Fomento suspected behind jail-assault on Ravindra
24 March 2016 21:38 IST
Ravindra Velip, a tribal panch of Caurem-Pirla has demanded with jail authorities to file FIR against Sanguem BJP MLA Subhash Phaldesai and owners of Fomento Mines, alleging them to have been involved in assaulting him ... READ
Protesting Caurem tribal Panch blind-folded, beaten up in Sada jail
24 March 2016 20:33 IST
Ravindra Velip, panch of Caurem-Pirla village protesting against alleged illegal mining, was blind folded and mercilessly beaten up in Sada sub-jail yesterday morning. READ
Caurem villagers march in the town, protestors released
23 March 2016 19:22 IST
Five protesting villagers of Caurem were released on bail today while hundreds of villagers peacefully demonstrated in Quepem town, in protest of transporting iron ore with the help of outsider contractor. READ
No benefits, Caurem villagers locked up again; ore transport suspended
22 March 2016 14:43 IST
Five villagers including panch of Kaurem-Pirla village were arrested for the second consecutive day today, for stopping transport of e-auctioned iron ore from Fomento mining lease. READ
Panchayats cannot interfere with local mining activity: Goa Govt
22 March 2016 12:10 IST
Goa’s mines department has directed the Caurem-Pirla panchayat secretary to act against the panchayat members if they obstruct mining activity in the village and declare the panchayat resolution in this regard null and void. READ
Caurem villagers arrested for stopping ore transportation by outsider
21 March 2016 14:14 IST
During festive season of Shigmo, Caurem village of Quepem taluka has started burning once again with police arresting eight villagers for stopping transport of e-auctioned iron ore. READ
Will mining get revenue of Rs 500 crore at least the next financial year?
16 March 2016 23:47 IST
Will the mining sector get its estimated revenue next year to make the budget of Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar realistic or will it be a blunder to be committed once again? READ
Reinstate workers and start mining, CM appeals to mining industry
29 February 2016 20:56 IST Take the workers back into service and start mining as fast as possible, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has told the mining industry. READ
Mining could start rolling now as Centre exempts export duty on Goa’s ore
29 February 2016 15:20 IST
Goa’s mining industry gets a major boost with the BJP government finally exempting export duty on iron ore. READ
Terminated mining workers stone Fomento’s trucks, 56 arrested
24 February 2016 21:58 IST
A fresh unrest has sprung up in the mining belt, this time against Fomento, resulting into stoning mining trucks and police arresting 56 workers at Kuddegal mine in South Goa. READ
