MOEF challenges CEC authority to decide buffer zone
02 November 2012 22:44 IST
The issue of buffer zone for mining has suddenly taken a dramatic turn with union ministry of environment and forest challenging the authority of Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee to decide the buffer zone limits. READ
SC hearing on mining tomorrow unlikely
01 November 2012 21:33 IST
The Supreme Court is not likely to hear the petition on illegal mining tomorrow, as scheduled earlier. READ
Arlekar accepts 'rejected' PAC report on mining
01 November 2012 21:18 IST
The controversial PAC report of Goa Assembly on illegal mining, which indicted former chief minister Digambar Kamat and some Congress leaders, has been accepted by Speaker Rajendra Arlekar after it had been junked by his ... READ
Sarpanchas intervene in SC, claim threat of mass suicides
31 October 2012 21:34 IST Some village sarpanchs of Goa on Wednesday appealed to the Supreme Court to allow resumption of mining activities in the state, saying there has been serious impact on their livelihood due to the recent mining ... READ
Mining taking heavy toll of wild life
31 October 2012 11:16 IST
Incessant digging that had been taking place around Goa's forests in search for iron ore has taken a heavy toll on wild animals and other species, according to environmentalists. READ
Ready to bury differences with BJP to end mining crisis: Cong
30 October 2012 21:11 IST
Congress today said it was ready to bury political differences with the BJP to find a solution for the current crisis in the mining industry. READ
Mining stakeholders request CEC to speed up
29 October 2012 22:08 IST
Stakeholders of the mining industry in Goa have requested the Supreme Court-appointed Centrally Empowered Committee (CEC) to submit its report on illegal mining early, for quick resumption of mining extraction and export in the State. READ
Goa to urge SC to resume mining
29 October 2012 21:54 IST
Goa government will pitch for the early resumption of legal mining in the state during the next hearing in the Supreme Court scheduled on November 2. READ
CEC meets mine owners
29 October 2012 21:31 IST
A Supreme Court-appointed committee, probing instances of alleged illegal mining on Sunday held discussions with stakeholders in Goa iron ore industry. READ
Sesa to miss production target due to Goa ban
29 October 2012 21:24 IST
Vedanta group firm Sesa Goa is likely to miss the production target of about 15 million tonnes for the current fiscal due to mining ban in Goa, a senior company official said today. READ
