In Goa's Margao, the daily congestion on the National highway-17 from Nuvem junction to the old market circle will be a thing of the past. The State government is planning to widen the stretch of the NH-17 between these two points. The State PWD sources say that a land acquisition proposal for widening the stretch from Nuvem church to Ambajim junction has been framed.
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Goa govt plans to widen NH-17 in Margoa
In Goa's Margao, the daily congestion on the National highway-17 from Nuvem junction to the old market circle will be a thing of the past. The State government is planning to widen the stretch of the NH-17 between these two points. The State PWD sources say that a land acquisition proposal for widening the stretch from Nuvem church to Ambajim junction has been framed.
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Apex court to hear PIL against export of ore
On February 15, the Supreme Court would conduct another hearing on the public interest litigation filed by an NGO Goa Foundation alleging the state government of allowing export of iron ore without verifying the correctness of the statement made by the exporter. In its recent hearing, the apex court issued notices to the centre and the Goa government on a plea. The NGO argues that the state government violated the orde
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Goa govt directs barge owners to cover vessel
Goa government directed all barge owners or masters to cover their vessels which are carrying or transporting coal or cargo through inland waterways of Goa. The state government asked barge owners or masters to cover their vessels with tarpaulin in order to mitigate air pollution that may be caused by the cargo
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Prime Minerals exports 72,892 t ore to China
Recently, around 72,892 tonne of iron ore fines mined in Maharashtra was exported to China from a port in Goa by Prime Minerals Exports. Reports suggest that this is the first shipment of iron ore to China from India since a ban on mining in Goa took effect in October 2012. In October last year, Supreme Court banned mining in Goa after allegations of illegal mining from a federal gove
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CoP to dredge River Sal
The panchayat of Cavelossim in Goa allowed the Captain of Ports (CoP) to dredge the mouth of River Sal in order to facilitate movement of boats. CoP said it received a proposal from Cutbona trawler and boat owners to dredge the river mouth for a better navigational channel. This follows the complaint of small boat owners that the ever-increa
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MPT set to diversify cargo handling
The crisis in the mining sector in Goa and Karnataka affected cargo traffic at Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) and hence the port plans to diversify its cargo handling. In this regard, the port is said to have taken steps to change its profile from a mono-commodity port to a multi-commodity port
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Showcasing opportunities
The India Maritime 2012 Exhibition and Conference held on 17-20 October 2012 in Panaji was an ideal platform for policy debate, knowledge sharing and showcasing the opportunities in Indian maritime sector. The India Maritime 2012 Exhibition and Conference jointly organised by the Ministry of Shipping and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
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Showcasing opportunities
The India Maritime 2012 Exhibition and Conference held on 17-20 October 2012 in Panaji was an ideal platform for policy debate, knowledge sharing and showcasing the opportunities in Indian maritime sector. The India Maritime 2012 Exhibition and Conference jointly organised by the Ministry of Shipping and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
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Showcasing opportunities
The India Maritime 2012 Exhibition and Conference held on 17-20 October 2012 in Panaji was an ideal platform for policy debate, knowledge sharing and showcasing the opportunities in Indian maritime sector. The India Maritime 2012 Exhibition and Conference jointly organised by the Ministry of Shipping and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)