Mhadei matters: Leave out politics, follow lawWhile the timing of the exercise may have created a furore, sharing of water for drinking purposes is mandated by law and Goa was not commi...
18 Feb, 2018, 11.21 AM IST
Goa ready to release Mandovi water to Karnataka: Manohar ParrikarThis is a long-pending evocative issue that could yield the party strong dividends in the parched Bombay-Karnataka region which accounts fo...
22 Dec, 2017, 07.45 PM IST
River row: Karnataka ready for talks with Goa, MaharashtraGoa has been opposing any plans of Karnataka to divert waters from one basin to another. Maharashtra is also a party to the water dispute.
17 Jul, 2017, 05.33 PM IST
Goa government working out policy to shift offshore casinosShifting offshore casinos away from river Mandovi was one amongst the issues that was discussed with CM Manohar Parrikar during the meeting...
19 Apr, 2017, 10.34 PM IST
Traditional inland water transport in Goa set for a boostGoa has a unique service, popularly known as 'ferry boat' which transports people and vehicles from one bank of the river to another where ...
10 Aug, 2016, 01.31 PM IST
Goa bans use of LED lights by fishing trawlersThe fishermen have been demanding a ban on fishing with the help of LED lights which attract a large number of fish due to their powerful g...
13 May, 2016, 11.16 AM IST
Panchayats on Mandovi banks to conduct survey on sewerage dischargeThe Chairman stated that littering in public places is prohibited under the Goa Non-biodegradable Garbage (control) Act 1996.
04 Mar, 2016, 02.22 PM IST
Researchers raise Goa's environmental concerns at conferenceVarious environmental issues concerning Goa were highlights of a international conference in Kochi where researchers discussed ecological t...
22 Feb, 2016, 11.47 AM IST
Manohar Parrikar feels Goa's green NGOs target issues selectively"Why they (NGOs) are silent on Mhadei issue for which the state is fighting a long legal battle (with Karnataka). Is it because it involves...
29 Dec, 2015, 11.42 AM IST
Government gives nod to sea plane landing in Goa waters amid protestsTraditional fishermen have threatened to end their lives if Goa government allows the sea planes to operate in the waters disturbing their ...
23 May, 2015, 03.47 PM IST
Goa pollution board to inspect jetties stacking iron oreThe GSPCB is concerned as the monsoon which hit yesterday has covered almost entire state including the talukas where these jetties are loc...
12 Jun, 2014, 01.28 PM IST
- Health department to probe river pollution
Board officials inspected the site recently and referred the matter to the primary health centre, Aldona for action.
28 Apr, 2014, 01.15 AM IST
Go Goa this monsoonMost people associate the monsoons months of June-August with off-season in Goa. But there are advantages of heading to Goa during this per...
13 Jun, 2013, 05.18 AM IST
- Trash, water pollution restricts diving expeditions in Goa
Accumulation of trash and extensive water pollution has curtailed the diving expeditions along state's only diving site, Grande Island, loc...
14 Jan, 2010, 12.29 PM IST
- 600 fishermen from Goa, Guj missing or stranded in Arabian sea
Around 600 fishermen from Gujarat and Goa were on Wednesday missing or stranded off the Western Coast afer the sea became rough in the cycl...
11 Nov, 2009, 06.19 PM IST
- Over 35 trawlers with 200 people aboard missing off Goa coast
Over 200 people from Goa have been missing following gusty winds.
11 Nov, 2009, 04.16 PM IST
- Essel group promoted casino to begin operations in two months
A Essel group promoted offshore casino, Goa's sixth floating gambling facility, will begin operations in next two months after receiving ma...
29 Aug, 2009, 01.36 PM IST