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Gammon India bags Goa project

Gammon India has bagged a road project worth Rs 397 crore from the Goa government. Construction, operation and maintenance of balance work for four laning of the stretch of NH-17B from Varunapuri to Sada Junction from KM 13.100 to KM 18.300 and elevated road cum flyover.

Goa mining policy to promote tourism

The Goa government through its mineral policy 2013, envisages promotion of tourism in the mining belt of the state and create employment opportunities for people of the particular area. The policy states that mining related to tourism would be promoted to create awareness, educate the masses and provide employment opportunities to local people.

Goa mining policy to promote tourism

The Goa government through its mineral policy 2013, envisages promotion of tourism in the mining belt of the state and create employment opportunities for people of the particular area. The policy states that mining related to tourism would be promoted to create awareness, educate the masses and provide employment opportunities to local people.

Goa govt to apprise SC on action against illegal mining

Goa government is taking steps to address the issue of illegal mining in the state and it would apprise the Supreme Court about the measures taken by when the matter comes up for hearing on July 10, reports indicate. Among the measures initiated by the state are adoption of differential global positioning systems (DGPS) mapping, regularization of dumps, e-filling. The state government is learnt to have addressed mining issues in four areas out of the six areas of conc

Goa Govt's panel to monitor mining project

Goa Government has set up a steering committee to monitor the progress in the development of the Raigarh coal block in Chhattisgarh.

Goa govt sets up panel to monitor mining project

Goa government set up a steering committee to monitor the progress in the development of the Raigarh coal block allocated to the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC). The committee would try to solve the difficulties in developing the block, which is located in the Raigarh district

NCP suggests govt to go for road tolls in lieu of entry tax

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has said that the Goa government should scrap the recently-imposed entry tax and introduce tolls on major roads in the state like the one going to Calangute, instead of imposing an entry tax at borders.

Ban on fresh ore mining

The Goa government plans to ban completely all fresh excavation of mineral ore. The affidavit, which was filed in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking action against rampant illegal mining,

Panel to examine 42 mines in Goa

Speaking in the state legislative assembly, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar informed that the Justice RMS Khandeparkar committee would investigate illegal revival of 42 mines 17 years ago. Last year, Goa government appointed the committee to investigate and examine the findings of the Shah Commission report on illegal mining which exposed a Rs 35,000 crore scam in the sector

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