Rally in Goa on August 29 against ban on mining

Last Updated: Monday, August 26, 2013, 20:01

People affected with the closure of mining industry in Goa will hold a massive rally here on August 29 demanding resumption of the activity.

Don`t burn your house because rats live in it: Goa CM on mining ban

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 14:35

Referring to the blanket suspension of mining in Goa, Manohar Parrikar said one should not burn the entire house because of rats living in it.

Financial package for Goa mining ban affected

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 22:01

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday announced a financial bonanza for those affected by the mining ban in the state.

Goa Congress chief denies involvement in illegal mining

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 21:44

Denying his involvement in illegal mining, Goa Congress Chief Subhash Shirodkar said he was engaged in extracting iron ore some time back but has bills to prove that it was a legal activity.

Goa offers financial help to people hit by closure

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 21:43

Goa government on Saturday announced two schemes providing financial assistance to the people affected by closure of mining activity in five talukas of the state.

Protest in Panaji over halting of mining in Goa

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 15:21

Hundreds of people here Tuesday 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.

Rahul Gandhi meets Goa partymen hit by mining ban

Last Updated: Thursday, December 20, 2012, 17:43

Grassroots Congress workers, mid-level party politicos from panchayats and legislators have been making a beeline for meetings with Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, who arrived in Goa.