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Mining will resume in Goa after Congress is voted to power, says Rahul Gandhi, slams BJP for unemployment in state
• 6 years agoCongress president Rahul Gandhi Friday said sustainable iron ore mining in Goa would resume once his party is voted to power at the Centre after the upcoming Lok Sabha election
Goa Mining People's Forum to sit on day-long hunger strike in Panaji to protest halt on iron ore-extraction activity
• 6 years agoMining-dependent people in Goa will sit on a day-long hunger strike in Panaji on Friday over their demand for resumption of the industry in the state.
Goa Lokayukta denies relief to ex-chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar in illegal mining case, rejects preliminary objections
• 7 years agoThe Goa Lokayukta has rejected preliminary objections raised by former chief minister of the state Laxmikant Parsekar in a case related to alleged illegal renewal of iron ore mining leases.
Manohar Parrikar says 'preparing roadmap' to ensure none in Goa mining industry left jobless after SC order
• 7 years agoThe Goa government is trying to insulate mining industry employees in the coastal state against the backdrop of the Supreme Court order quashing the second renewal of iron ore mining leases.
SC order on Goa mining: Vijay Sardesai says Gangs of Wasseypur-like situation will arise if 'outsiders' gain control of industry
• 7 years agoGoa agriculture minister Vijai Sardesai said a 'Gangs of Wasseypur'-like situation would arise in Goa if "outsiders" gain control of the mining industry in the state.
Goa expects to make Rs 1500 cr by e-auctioning extracted ore
Fp Archives • 11 years agoThe Goa government is expecting to earn revenue to a tune of Rs 1,500 crore from e-auctioning of extracted iron ore, which is lying at various jetties and mining sites across the state due to the mining ban.
JSW Steel hit over iron ore prices as Goa shuts down mining
Fp Archives • 12 years agoJSW Steel fell 2.4 percent on concerns a temporary suspension of mining activities in Goa which will impact domestic supply of iron ore.
Goa mining scam: Parrikar blames erstwhile Cong govt
Fp Archives • 12 years agoGoa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has sought to deflect the blame on erstwhile Congress regime for the mining "mess-up".
Goa mining scam: Why Digambar Kamat may go scot free
Kirpal • 12 years agoThe ministry creates legal safeguard for former chief minister by shooting down panel proposal.
Environment ministry suspends all mining leases in Goa
Fp Archives • 12 years agoThe Ministry of Environment has cancelled mining licences of 93 firms operating in Goa today.