Mine workers demand rise in 'mining dole'
01 February 2013 20:36 IST
Goa Mining Affected People's Front has demanded a raise in the dole announced by the state government and resumption of stalled activity in a sustainable manner. READ
Env ministry panel for mine ban in forest & near water bodies
26 January 2013 18:57 IST
A complete ban on mining activities in areas of national parks, tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries could be on the anvil if the government agrees to the recommendations of a high-level Environment Ministry panel. READ
Govt to tell court socio-eco impact of mine ban
23 January 2013 22:05 IST
The Goa government will file an affidavit in the Supreme Court tomorrow, in which it will highlight the socio-economic impact of suspension of iron ore mining activities in the state since October last year. READ
SC sends notices, does not stop iron ore export
21 January 2013 22:29 IST
The Supreme Court today sent notices to all the authorities and the mining company, but did not stop export of iron from Goa. READ
Mining-affected begin chain demonstrations
15 January 2013 23:22 IST
Hundreds of people here today began a chain sit-in protest demanding immediate resumption of mining activity in the state which has been on hold for the last four months following the Supreme Court directives. READ
Controversy over Govt allowing export of Maharashtra ore
10 January 2013 20:38 IST
A new mining controversy has erupted with Goa’s mines department allowing Goa’s mining House Fomento to export iron ore stocked up in Goa, which is supposed to have been brought from a mine in Maharashtra. ... READ
Trading license illegal, new mining scam unearthed
02 January 2013 21:17 IST
The issue of illegal mining has taken a new twist with Goa government giving trading license to export iron ore to over 400 traders considered to be totally illegal. READ
Mining-dependent economy over: CM
23 December 2012 12:06 IST
Chief minister Manohar Parrikar finally made an honest statement that the time to have mining-dependent economy is over. He has already started speaking about alternate economy. READ
Rs 150 Cr for mining belt development
21 December 2012 20:51 IST
Goa government has decided to pump in Rs 100-150 crore in various developmental works in mining belt of the state, which has been hit with recession due to closure of iron ore extraction activity. READ
No one will starve in mining belt: CM
19 December 2012 18:52 IST
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday assured 'food security' to all those affected by the halting of mining activity, which is likely to impact more than three lakh people dependent on it. READ
