Mining ban to have shortfall of Rs 18,000 Cr: Govt
05 December 2012 20:59 IST
Goa government has portrayed a depressing picture of Goan economy before the Supreme Court, as a result of stopping the mining activity. The total income generation shortfall is calculated to around Rs 18,000 crore. READ
Mining industry pins hope on 7 Dec SC hearing
05 December 2012 20:47 IST
Mining companies and stakeholders in Goa have pinned their hopes on the impleadment petitions they filed in the Supreme Court in connection with the current cessation in the export and transportation of iron ore from ... READ
Green Tribunal 'punishes' MoEF officials, mining permission in Sacorda quashed
05 December 2012 20:38 IST
The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has been pulled up by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for "casually" granting environmental clearance for a mining project in reserved forest area in Goa without verifying ... READ
Goa Govt not to resume mining even if SC allows; until...
04 December 2012 19:36 IST
Goa Government has decided not to resume mining even if the Supreme Court or the Centrally Empowered Committee gives a green signal. READ
Mining data completely messed up: CM
30 November 2012 10:15 IST
After being ticked off by the Supreme Court-appointed Centrally Empowered Committee over "erroneous and incomplete data" on mining, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has sought to deflect the blame on erstwhile Congress regime for the ... READ
Lifting mining ban impossible till Jan
23 November 2012 20:26 IST
It is now almost clear that the BAN on mining activity will NOT be lifted till January. READ
Protesting mining workers held at IFFI
23 November 2012 20:20 IST
Around 200 protestors demanding resumption of iron ore mining activity in Goa were arrested this morning a few metres away from the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) venue, police said. READ
Treat mining industry with respect: CM
09 November 2012 23:39 IST
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said the mining industry should be treated with respect as it has generated employment and revenue for the State. READ
Parrikar in mining match-fixing: Mickky
07 November 2012 23:13 IST
Nuvem MLA Mickky Pacheco has accused chief minister Manohar Parrikar of being involved in the "match-fixing" over the illegal mining issue in the state. READ
No central package for mining compensation
03 November 2012 20:31 IST
Union Heavy Industries Minister Prafulla Patel today refused any possibility of centre helping out the people affected with the mining halt by offering the financial package. READ
