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*** Goa mulls ban on fresh mining activity - Deccan Herald &url=http://www.mining.com/goa-mulls-banning-all-new-iron-ore-projects-44826/";>Goa mulls banning all new iron ore projects http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNESBtmBBcAn3SeP-kagCxwosXm-lg&url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/312514/goa-mulls-ban-fresh-mining.html *** GOA president, secretary to resign from Lusofonia OC - Times of India aU_J6Q http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEd1ib3uh_I6zkRiO9ND_WCa4U5wQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/GOA-president-secretary-to-resign-from-Lusofonia-OC/articleshow/18549669.cms *** Former convict accuses Goa jail staff of misappropriation - Newstrack India wstrack IndiaPanaji, Feb 18 (IANS) The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has issued notice to the authorities of Goa's central jail after a former convict accused them of misappropriating money meant to be deposited in the compensation fund for the victims' ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHymlNEtJ0tT8z2wD21gLGEL_M24g&url=http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/02/18/240--Former-convict-accuses-Goa-jail-staff-of-misappropriation-.html *** Goa Peoples Mining Front meets PM - Indian Express 8A http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE1fnhX1Flfx9KCGxMA0oqDlQv6_A&url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/goa-peoples-mining-front-meets-pm/1076188/ *** To stay afloat, Sesa Goa defers salaries, moves staff to group firms - Hindu Business Line ndu Business LineBefore the ban on mining was implemented, Sesa Goa had employed nearly 4,500 people. Of these, about 800 were engaged in metallurgy, pig iron plant, coke and power business; 400 were engaged in mining in Karnataka, and 3,300 were posted in Goa.<a class=" http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGmG5leCv04bPd5JaJrt9PGFwdbbg&url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/to-stay-afloat-sesa-goa-defers-salaries-moves-staff-to-group-firms/article4428701.ece?ref=wl_opinion *** Andhra thrash Goa by 170 runs - Zee News un defeat in the south zone encounter of the Vijay Hazare National One Day Championship here today. Sent into bat, Andhra posted a challenging 261 for ...<a class=" http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG4Yqfpq8GhvCsw5hVsZMNRfAf2TQ&url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/andhra-thrash-goa-by-170-runs_756680.html *** Konkani-speaking areas in Karwar yearn for Goa - Times of India SLyGLdOXIM&ned=us"> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGuU-CbYlcqMU7ZjbaAREYjsCTLJg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Konkani-speaking-areas-in-Karwar-yearn-for-Goa/articleshow/18536580.cms *** Goa economy's in a tailspin after mining ban: Goa to Supreme Court - Economic Times onomic TimesA PIL filed by the Goa Foundation, an NGO, had alleged widespread illegal mining. Following the uproar over the Shah Commission of Inquiry which vindicated these allegations, the state government on [Sept 10, 2012] had initially suspended all mining.<a class=" http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEoSeCgdcInP3sD3XlMlToA2hEcrQ&url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/goa-economys-in-a-tailspin-after-mining-ban-goa-to-supreme-court/articleshow/18551211.cms *** 'Govt depriving panchayati raj institutions in Goa' - Times of India mes of IndiaThis was stated by noted Constitutional expert Amrut Kansar on Monday at a seminar on 'Fifty years of Panchayati Raj in Goa: Retrospect and Prospects'. The seminar was organized by the department of political science, Goa University, in collaboration ...<a class=" http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEcCGCDBdQycCNiUsRd3JZqmRE59A&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Govt-depriving-panchayati-raj-institutions-in-Goa/articleshow/18567430.cms *** Mopa will destroy south Goa tourism: Study - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The proposed green field airport at Mopa at the northern tip of Goa could sound the death knell for the hospitality industry and tourism at large in South Goa due to increased travelling costs and time factor, a study has stated. The Forum for ...<a class=" http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNERg9Ab7NHWAFUogW-Gbb3K0nmq5A&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Mopa-will-destroy-south-Goa-tourism-Study/articleshow/18549593.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
