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Environment clearance to Goa miners indefensible: Centre to SC

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 20:49

The Centre conceded before the Supreme Court that most of the environment clearance certificates were "indefensible".

Cong frowns at RSS chief`s "secret" meeting with Goa cadre, CM

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 22:05

At a confidential meeting, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat interacted with cadres in south Goa and also met Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, drawing a sharp reaction from opposition Congress which termed the visit as a "threat to the secular fabric of the state".

SC questions lack of regulatory measure to curb illegal mining

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 19:37

Taking note of Goa`s plea of "zero tolerance" against illegal mining, the Supreme Court asked the state government as to why there was no regulatory mechanism in place to check illegal iron ore extraction there.

Goa issues advisory for Saudi-bound job seekers

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 18:26

The Goa government on Tuesday asked job seekers headed for Saudi Arabia to beware against fake agents promising them employment on the so-called "free visa".

Shah Commission`s third report on Goa illegal mining soon

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 09:49

The third and final report of the M B Shah Commission, which is probing illegal mining activity in Goa, would be submitted as early as possible, the retired justice heading the panel, said.

Police to probe into lapses in detecting Bhatkal`s Goa stay

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 19:22

The Goa Police have initiated an inquiry into the lapses which left undetected the presence of Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal in the state during 2012-13.

No political party interested in special status for Goa: NCP

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 19:21

None of the leaders of any political party based in New Delhi are bothered about giving special status to Goa, a senior NCP leader said here on Monday.

Youth picked up by NIA was ex-contact of Bhatkal: Parrikar

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 15:30

A local youth picked up last week by NIA, probing IM alleged co-founder Yasin Bhatkal`s terror trail, had been a contact of Bhatkal, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.

Why did Yasin Bhatkal choose Goa village for reconnoitring?

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 14:30

Of all the places in Goa, why did Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal chose Chapora to lie low and reconnoitre the state for his terror plans?

Goa mines official`s FB quote sparks debate

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 12:34

Amid demand for early resumption of mining in Goa, a comment on a social networking site by a senior mines official has sparked a debate.