Transporters to boycott Goa operations from May 12

All India Motor Transport Congress has warned of stopping goods trucks and passenger buses in the state from May 12 midnight in protest against the imposition of entry tax on the vehicles by Goa government.

`PM assures all possible efforts to resume mining ops in Goa`

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured that the central government will make all possible efforts to resume mining operations in Goa, claimed GMPF.

Goa could have a tiger zone, if more cats are spotted: Official

The Goa forest department is considering setting up a tiger zone, if more tigers are mapped in the state`s three wildlife sanctuaries which run contiguous and are part of the Western Ghat region, a top official said on Tuesday.

Khandeparkar panel to delve deeper into illegal mining in Goa

The Goa government-appointed Justice RMS Khandeparkar committee on illegal mining has decided to probe further the illicit tapping of iron ore in Goa.

Those causing illegal mining to flourish must be punished: MP

Congress MP from Goa on Saturday demanded stern action against officials of central and state government agencies who helped perpetrate illegal mining in the state.

Trust headed by Goa minister gets rights panel not

A trust headed by a Goa cabinet minister has been issued a notice by the state Human Right`s Commission for funding a poetry book, in which a poem has been called derogatory to Goa`s tribal community.

Which CM spins the best yarn, Goa Congress to PMO

Sarcasm appears to be the latest weapon in the Congress`s fast-depleting arsenal, when it comes to taking on Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar`s juggernaut in Goa.

Goa`s women commuters get their `ladies` specials`

Clara D`Souza is waiting for an extended miracle from Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar - more ladies` specials.

Goa Mining leases asked to conduct GPS survey by mid-June

Goa Mines and Geology department has asked all mining lease holders in the state to conduct the digital GPS by mid-June.

Budget 2013-14 taxes rich class, benefits poor people: Goa CM

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said the state government has taxed the rich and given benefit to the poor in the budget 2013-14.