A look at Goa, where mining is now banned
7 years ago

A look at Goa, where mining is now banned

The Hindu  

On March 15, all mining activity in Goa, involving iron ore extraction, came to a halt for the second time in nearly two years. This follows the Supreme Court’s order on February 7, cancelling 88 iron ore mining leases in the State that were renewed by the government in 2014-2015 just before the Mines and Minerals Act mandated the auction of leases. But poor international ore pricing and issues of environmental clearance have not allowed mining to reach the annual cap of 20 million tonnes, prescribed by the Supreme Court. In 2014-2015, the then BJP-led coalition government, under Mr. Parrikar and subsequently under Laxmikant Parsekar, had renewed for the second time the leases of these mining companies for 20 years with retrospective effect from 2007.

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Goa cabinet approves policy to extract ‘value ore’ from mining dumps
1 year, 6 months ago

Goa cabinet approves policy to extract ‘value ore’ from mining dumps

Hindustan Times  

The Goa cabinet has approved a policy to allow the sale of mining dumps, materials that were once considered as waste, bringing huge relief for leaseholders in the natural resource rich southern state of India. According to the policy, only erstwhile leaseholders who have claims to inventoried dumps situated on private properties falling outside the lease area, and depicted on …

Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On August 26, 2022, the Supreme Court raised the ceiling limit of iron ore mining for Ballari, Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts in Karnataka, saying conservation of the ecology and environment must go hand in hand with the spirit of economic development. SPS, Citizens For Democracy and other organisations have also supported the Supreme Court’s order rejecting …

SC Grants Lessees Time Upto End Of January 2021 For Removal Of Mined Manganese/Iron Ore [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

SC Grants Lessees Time Upto End Of January 2021 For Removal Of Mined Manganese/Iron Ore [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has granted time up to end of January, 2021 for the removal of the minerals excavated/mined on or before 15.03.2018 subject to payment of royalties and other charges.The bench headed by the Chief Justice SA Bobde, observed that the quantity of mineral to be removed by each of the lessees shall be determined by the concerned officials …

SC Allows Goa Mining Companies To Transport Minerals Already Extracted Before March 15, 2018 [Read Judgment]
5 years, 1 month ago

SC Allows Goa Mining Companies To Transport Minerals Already Extracted Before March 15, 2018 [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the mining companies in Goa to transport all iron ores which were extracted before March 15, 2018 and for which royalty has been paid.A bench comprising CJI SA Bobde, Justices Surya Kant and B R Gavai passed the order in a bunch of petitions filed by mining companies. The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed …

NGT fines Goa govt for failing to check sand mining, sets a deadline
5 years, 7 months ago

NGT fines Goa govt for failing to check sand mining, sets a deadline

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal has directed the forfeiture of ₹20-lakh that the Goa Government had deposited with the Central Pollution Control Board over its failure to put in place mechanisms to rein in illegal sand extraction in the state. Sand extraction has been stalled in the state on account of various orders of courts and the National Green Tribunal as …

Positive signs for Goa mining to be visible in six months: CM
5 years, 10 months ago

Positive signs for Goa mining to be visible in six months: CM

India TV News  

Positive signs for Goa mining to be visible in six months: CM Addressing an event organised by Sesa Football Academy on Friday, Pramod Sawant said, "The state government would certainly ensure that the mining industry becomes operational once again." Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that some positive signs will be visible in the next six months as far …

'Legislative cure is fastest, amicable remedy' to resolve mining crisis in Goa, says Manohar Parrikar
6 years, 1 month ago

'Legislative cure is fastest, amicable remedy' to resolve mining crisis in Goa, says Manohar Parrikar

Firstpost  

Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar had earlier tabled a calling attention motion on the mining issue during the ongoing budget session that began on Tuesday Panaji: The Goa government Thursday told the state Assembly that it has sought “legislative cure” as the “fastest and amicable remedy” to resolve the current mining crisis in the state. “The state government is consistently …

Goa government to file review petition against Supreme Court mining ban order after nod from Manohar Parrikar
6 years, 10 months ago

Goa government to file review petition against Supreme Court mining ban order after nod from Manohar Parrikar

Firstpost  

The Goa government will file a review petition against the Supreme Court order of February this year quashing the second renewal of iron ore mining leases given to 88 companies in Goa in 2015, which brought the mining industry in the coastal state to a halt. Panaji: The Goa government will file a review petition against the Supreme Court order …

Bombay High Court bans shift of iron ore outside Goa mining lease areas
6 years, 10 months ago

Bombay High Court bans shift of iron ore outside Goa mining lease areas

India TV News  

The Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court on Friday directed a stop to all transportation of iron ore, for which royalty had been paid to the state government, by setting aside the Goa Chief Secretary's order allowing movement of royalty-paid iron ore lying outside the mining lease areas. Goa Foundation, on whose petition the SC had quashed the mining …

Goa: Stir against mining ban intensifies, protesters lathicharged
7 years ago

Goa: Stir against mining ban intensifies, protesters lathicharged

India TV News  

Goa: Stir against mining ban intensifies, protesters lathicharged BJP MLA from Curchorem constituency in South Goa district Nilesh Cabral and many protesters were injured in the lathicharge, a police officer said. The police today baton-charged mining workers who laid siege to two gateway bridges to Panaji in a bid to march into the city to protest the Supreme Court-imposed ban …

Auctioning mining leases only solution to iron ore extraction in Goa, says Manohar Parrikar
7 years, 1 month ago

Auctioning mining leases only solution to iron ore extraction in Goa, says Manohar Parrikar

Firstpost  

Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar said that there was no other option other than auctioning mining leases to resume iron ore extraction in the state, which is set to stop from March due to a Supreme Court order Panaji: Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar said that there was no other option other than auctioning mining leases to resume iron ore …

Goa's iron ore mining industry will be back on its feet by year-end, says Manohar Parrikar
7 years, 1 month ago

Goa's iron ore mining industry will be back on its feet by year-end, says Manohar Parrikar

Firstpost  

The Goa government is hopeful that the iron ore mining industry, which is foreseeing a crisis, would be “back on its feet” by this year-end, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Panaji: The Goa government is hopeful that the iron ore mining industry, which is foreseeing a crisis, would be “back on its feet” by this year-end, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar …

Supreme Court cancels 88 mining leases in Goa, asks govt to grant fresh leases in accordance with MMDR Act
7 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court cancels 88 mining leases in Goa, asks govt to grant fresh leases in accordance with MMDR Act

Firstpost  

Supreme Court cancelled 88 mining leases in Goa that were renewed by the state government in 2015 just before the Mines and Minerals Act mandated the auction of mining leases. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled 88 mining leases in Goa that were renewed by the state government in 2015 just before the Mines and Minerals Act mandated …

SC cancels all mining leases in Goa: Order leaves state BJP govt red faced
7 years, 1 month ago

SC cancels all mining leases in Goa: Order leaves state BJP govt red faced

Hindustan Times  

The apex court verdict that cancelled 88 mining leases, cleared in 2015, comes as an embarrassment to the Manohar Parrikar-led Bharatiya Janata Party government in Goa. Supreme Court cancelled 88 mining leases given by Goa government for violating procedure on Wednesday. In 2015, the Goa government cleared second renewal for 88 mining leases for 20 years. Since 2012 till date, …

SC cancels 88 mining leases in Goa from March 16
7 years, 1 month ago

SC cancels 88 mining leases in Goa from March 16

The Quint  

New Delhi, Feb 7 The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled 88 mining leases in Goa that were renewed by the state government in 2015 just before the Mines and Minerals Act mandated the auction of mining leases.Cancelling the leases that were renewed for 20 years from 2007, a bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta said that …

SC Quashes All Iron Ore Mining Leases In Goa; Operations To Stop By 15 March [Read Judgment]
7 years, 1 month ago

SC Quashes All Iron Ore Mining Leases In Goa; Operations To Stop By 15 March [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, cancelled all iron ore mining leases in the State of Goa. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta opined that the second renewal of the mining leases granted by the State were " unduly hasty, without taking all relevant material into consideration and. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta opined that the second renewal of the mining leases …

SC Quashes All Iron Ore Mining Leases In Goa; Operations To Stop By 15 March [Read Judgment]
7 years, 1 month ago

SC Quashes All Iron Ore Mining Leases In Goa; Operations To Stop By 15 March [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, cancelled all iron ore mining leases in the State of Goa. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta opined that the second renewal of the mining leases granted by the State were " unduly hasty, without taking all relevant material into consideration and. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta opined that the second renewal of the mining leases …

Supreme Court cancels 88 mining leases in Goa, says can't operate beyond 15 March
7 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court cancels 88 mining leases in Goa, says can't operate beyond 15 March

Firstpost  

SC cancelled 88 mining leases in Goa that were renewed by the state govt in 2015 just before Mines and Minerals Act mandated the auction of mining leases. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled 88 mining leases in Goa that were renewed by the state government in 2015 just before the Mines and Minerals Act mandated the auction …

SC cancels all mining leases in Goa, says they can’t operate after March 15
7 years, 1 month ago

SC cancels all mining leases in Goa, says they can’t operate after March 15

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed 88 mining leases granted by the Goa government for violating procedure and ordered that fresh licences be granted through a bidding process. Goa Foundation’s lawyer Prashant Bhushan had said the state’s policy did not conform to the apex court’s line on optimum utilisation of natural resources. The Goa Foundation’s petition, a copy of which …

Illegal Mining In Goa: No Inherent Arbitrariness In The Renewal Of Iron Ore Mining Leases By State, Argues Sr. Adv. CU Singh
7 years, 4 months ago

Illegal Mining In Goa: No Inherent Arbitrariness In The Renewal Of Iron Ore Mining Leases By State, Argues Sr. Adv. CU Singh

Live Law  

Arguments in the alleged illegal renewal of 88 mining leases by Government of Goa in January 2015 continued on Wednesday.Senior advocate Chander Uday Singh submitted before the Supreme Court that while the government could have rejected the applications for renewal in the interest of mineral development, the option of auctioning the iron ore mining leases, as purported by the petitioners, …

Illegal Mining In Goa: Even If State Renewal Struck Down, Leases Deemed To Be Extended Till 2020, Argues ASG Nadkarni
7 years, 4 months ago

Illegal Mining In Goa: Even If State Renewal Struck Down, Leases Deemed To Be Extended Till 2020, Argues ASG Nadkarni

Live Law  

The Supreme Court division bench of Justices Madan B. Lokur and Deepak Gupta today resumed the hearing on the challenge posed by Goa Foundation, a non-profit organization, to the renewal of 88 iron ore mining leases by the state of Goa in January, 2015.The arguments opened with Advocate Mr. Prashant Bhushan contending, on behalf of Goa Foundation, that immediately upon …

Illegal Mining In Goa: Even If State Renewal Struck Down, Leases Deemed To Be Extended Till 2020, Argues ASG Nadkarni
7 years, 4 months ago

Illegal Mining In Goa: Even If State Renewal Struck Down, Leases Deemed To Be Extended Till 2020, Argues ASG Nadkarni

Live Law  

The Supreme Court division bench of Justices Madan B. Lokur and Deepak Gupta today resumed the hearing on the challenge posed by Goa Foundation, a non-profit organization, to the renewal of 88 iron ore mining leases by the state of Goa in January, 2015.The arguments opened with Advocate Mr. Prashant Bhushan contending, on behalf of Goa Foundation, that immediately upon …

Goa Mining: SC Notice On Plea To Lower Cap On Mineral Extraction For Sake Of Environment, Locals [Read Petition]
7 years, 4 months ago

Goa Mining: SC Notice On Plea To Lower Cap On Mineral Extraction For Sake Of Environment, Locals [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to the Centre, Goa government and mining companies on a plea for lowering of cap on extraction of mineral ores in Goa from the present 20 MTPA to 12 MTPA or even lower for the sake of environment and the locals who, it said, were being disregarded by the miners.A bench of Justice …

Mining and other promises
8 years, 1 month ago

Mining and other promises

The Hindu  

OTHER than socio-economic issues such as employment, civic infrastructure, transport, housing, health care and education, Goa grapples with a few key issues that come up during election time: the ban on iron ore mining, casinos, and, of late, English as the medium of instruction in schools. “Goa cannot run without mining,” said AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal. They were getting 500-700 …

Arvind Kejriwal promises rehab fund for mining affected in Goa
8 years, 2 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal promises rehab fund for mining affected in Goa

Firstpost  

AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assured rehabilitation fund of Rs 400 crore for the “victims” of iron ore mining ban in place till 2014 in Goa. Panaji: AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assured rehabilitation fund of Rs 400 crore for the “victims” of iron ore mining ban in place till 2014 in …

Illegal mining playing havoc in Goa
8 years, 11 months ago

Illegal mining playing havoc in Goa

Hindustan Times  

Goa is one of the smallest of the Indian states, and yet one of the most storied. Hartman De Souza’s book Eat Dust vividly describes the impact of unregulated and/or illegal mining in Goa — its destruction of hills, forests, rivers and springs, its undermining of the social fabric of rural communities, its physical polluting of Goa’s environment and its …

Vedanta gets government nod to restart iron ore mining operations in Goa
9 years, 7 months ago

Vedanta gets government nod to restart iron ore mining operations in Goa

India TV News  

New Delhi: Anil Agarwal-led mining firm Vedanta said it has received necessary government approvals and will resume operations starting today at its biggest iron ore mine at Codli in Sanguem taluka in Goa. "The company has received relevant consent, licence and approvals to commence iron ore mining operations in Goa for some of its leases. However, expressing caution over iron …

Vedanta to Resume Iron-Ore Mining in Goa
9 years, 7 months ago

Vedanta to Resume Iron-Ore Mining in Goa

The Quint  

Anil Agarwal-led mining firm Vedanta said it has received necessary government approvals and will resume operations at its biggest iron ore mine at Codli in Sanguem taluka in Goa, on Monday. The company has received relevant consent, licence and approvals to commence iron ore mining operations in Goa for some of its leases. — Vedanta Ltd BSE Filing The company …

Goa mining industry welcomes renewal of iron ore leases
10 years, 4 months ago

Goa mining industry welcomes renewal of iron ore leases

India TV News  

New Delhi: The mining industry and its dependents have welcomed Goa government's move to renew the leases for resumption of iron ore tapping, suspended for last two years following a Supreme Court order. "The news with regard to the renewal of certain lease areas is a positive step towards commencement of the sector, which has been in suspended animation for …

After a two-year ban, Goa to restart e-auction of iron ore
10 years, 4 months ago

After a two-year ban, Goa to restart e-auction of iron ore

Firstpost  

The state has a total of 15 million metric tonne of iron ore lying at various jetties, stacking yards, mining leases and the Mormugao Port Trust. Panaji: Goa Mines and Geology Department has put 19 lakh metric tonne of iron ore on the block through e-auctioning, to be held on November 6 and 7. During the Goa government’s earlier four …

Goa mining policy to regularize 'illegal" ores: CM
10 years, 8 months ago

Goa mining policy to regularize 'illegal" ores: CM

India TV News  

Panaji: Goa's soon to be announced state mining policy would device means to regularise iron ore mined during 2007-2012, which was termed “illegal” by a recent Supreme Court judgement. It was decided that it is illegal in the year 2014,” Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told reporters here today. He said that the mining policy would work out a solution …

SC issues guidelines for iron ore mining in GOA, permits regulated mining based on precautionary principle
10 years, 11 months ago

SC issues guidelines for iron ore mining in GOA, permits regulated mining based on precautionary principle

Live Law  

Like in the case curbing of Karnataka illegal mining, SC today issued far reaching guidelines for mining industry in Goa. On the basis of findings in the report of the Justice Shah Commission on illegal mining in the State of Goa, the Goa Foundation has filed Writ Petition 435 of 2012 as Public Interest Litigation praying for directions to the …

SC allows 20 million tonnes mining in Goa
10 years, 11 months ago

SC allows 20 million tonnes mining in Goa

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed an annual cap of 20 million tonnes of iron ore to be extracted in Goa which was banned by it in the state for nearly one-and-a-half years. Kalifulla, however, said expert panel will give final a recommendation on annual cap on excavation of iron ore within six months. The apex court had on November …

Congress blames Parrikar for mining ban in Goa
10 years, 11 months ago

Congress blames Parrikar for mining ban in Goa

The Hindu  

After the Communist Party of India, the Congress on Wednesday attacked Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar accusing him of being responsible for the prevailing 18-months-old mining ban in the State. Addressing a press conference at the Congress headquarters here, Congress Rajya Sabha MP and AICC Secretary Shantaram Naik drew the attention to the State government's order issued on September 10, …

Goa government halts third phase of iron ore e-auction
11 years ago

Goa government halts third phase of iron ore e-auction

The Hindu  

Following a decline in global iron ore prices, the Goa government has decided to put on hold its third phase of iron ore e-auction till the market prices stabilise. The State has already auctioned approximately 1.7 million metric tons of ore over the last one month in two phases after the Supreme Court allowed the State to carry out e-auction …

Mining ban brought down death-toll, says Parrikkar
11 years ago

Mining ban brought down death-toll, says Parrikkar

The Hindu  

Speaking at a private function on photography, in Panaji on Monday, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said that while he was concerned with the rising deaths of youngsters on Goan roads, he went on to admit that thanks to the mining ban, the annual average death-toll in road accidents in Goa had come down from 310-321 to around 257. He said …

Goa to e-auction iron ore tomorrow
11 years ago

Goa to e-auction iron ore tomorrow

The Hindu  

Goa Directorate of Mines and Geology will conduct its second e-auction of the stacked iron ore on Wednesday. In the first e-auction, the Department had earlier auctioned 5.1 lakh tonnes of ore. After the Supreme Court recently allowed a relaxation in its earlier mining ban order by allowing the State Mines to conduct e-auction of ore extracted prior to ban …

Parrikar for mechanism to prevent windfall profits from mining
11 years, 2 months ago

Parrikar for mechanism to prevent windfall profits from mining

The Hindu  

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar exuded confidence on Wednesday that mining would resume in the State this year, but wanted a mechanism to ensure that the environment was protected and the industry gained no windfall profits. Addressing a press conference here, he said a method had to be devised with the Centre’s intervention to ensure that mine owners did not …

SC gives go-ahead for auctioning mined ore in Goa
11 years, 4 months ago

SC gives go-ahead for auctioning mined ore in Goa

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court imposed a ban on exports and production in Goa last year in a crackdown on illegal mining. The Supreme Court gave the go-ahead on Monday for the auction of around 11.46 million tonnes of iron ore already mined in Goa, potentially doubling the country’s exports this year to top market China if overseas sales are allowed. The …

Iron ore mining in Goa might be governed by new panels appointed by SC
11 years, 4 months ago

Iron ore mining in Goa might be governed by new panels appointed by SC

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court today said it may consider constituting one or two panels for looking into various aspects of iron ore mining in Goa including fixation of annual cap over the volume of extractions with an aim to preserve the mineral for future generations New Delhi: The Supreme Court today said it may consider constituting one or two panels for …

Goa mining scam: Former Cong CMs Kamat, Rane named in FIR
11 years, 5 months ago

Goa mining scam: Former Cong CMs Kamat, Rane named in FIR

Firstpost  

Goa’s Anti-Corruption Bureau on Monday filed an FIR against two former Congress chief ministers Digambar Kamat and Pratapsingh Rane and others in connection with the iron ore mining scam in the state. Panaji: Goa’s Anti-Corruption Bureau on Monday filed an FIR against two former Congress chief ministers Digambar Kamat and Pratapsingh Rane as well as other officials in connection with …

SC questions lack of regulatory measure to curb illegal mining
11 years, 6 months ago

SC questions lack of regulatory measure to curb illegal mining

India TV News  

New Delhi: Taking note of Goa's plea of “zero tolerance” against illegal mining, the Supreme Court today asked the state government as to why there was no regulatory mechanism in place to check illegal iron ore extraction there. “They knew what was happening. If you have bonafide intentions then don't you think that some regulatory mechanism should have been in …

Goa: Nearly 70 mines within 10 km of sanctuaries: CEC to SC
11 years, 6 months ago

Goa: Nearly 70 mines within 10 km of sanctuaries: CEC to SC

Firstpost  

A Supreme Court-appointed panel on Thursday told the apex court that nearly 70 iron ore mines in Goa fall within the prohibited 10 km radius of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries and the environment clearance certificates of miners must be reviewed. New Delhi: A Supreme Court-appointed panel on Thursday told the apex court that nearly 70 iron ore mines in …

Goa: Mining official's Facebook post sparks debate with Opposition
11 years, 6 months ago

Goa: Mining official's Facebook post sparks debate with Opposition

Firstpost  

Amid demand for early resumption of mining in Goa, a comment on a social networking site by a senior mines official has sparked a debate with main Opposition Congress alleging that it has brought to light the double standards of the government on the mining issue. Panaji: Amid demand for early resumption of mining in Goa, a comment on a …

Sesa Goa may resume mining in Karnataka; forest nod recommended
11 years, 8 months ago

Sesa Goa may resume mining in Karnataka; forest nod recommended

India TV News  

New Delhi, July 14: A top advisory body of the Environment Ministry has recommended grant of forest clearance to Sesa Goa's iron ore mine in Karnataka, paving the way for the Vedanta group firm to resume operations in the Southern state after about 2 years. Moreover, a final decision from the Environment Ministry in this regard is also expected by …

Goa CM describes Hegde remark on illegal mining as baseless
11 years, 11 months ago

Goa CM describes Hegde remark on illegal mining as baseless

India TV News  

Panaji, Mar 26: The row over former Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde's insinuation that illegal mining was akin to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's dealings escalated today with Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar calling it “baseless and unwarranted” and also far from reality. Parrikar also said that Hegde, a former Supreme Court judge, should refrain from passing such remarks on Goa because …

Goa Govt ready for auctioning of mining leases
11 years, 11 months ago

Goa Govt ready for auctioning of mining leases

India TV News  

Panaji, Mar 26: Facing adverse impact of a ban on mining in the State, the Goa Government has told the Supreme Court it was willing to introduce competitive auctioning of mining leases subject to legal permission for the same. "The Government is not at all averse to the mode of going for competitive auction of the mining leases in Goa, …

Goa mining ban: CM Parrikar takes on Supreme Court
12 years ago

Goa mining ban: CM Parrikar takes on Supreme Court

Firstpost  

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, taking on the Supreme Court, has said it was not adhering to the judicial doctrine of “justice delayed is justice denied” when it came to Goa. Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, taking on the Supreme Court, has said it was not adhering to the judicial doctrine of “justice delayed is justice denied” when it …

Parrikar announces financial package for mining ban affected
12 years ago

Parrikar announces financial package for mining ban affected

India TV News  

Parrikar announces financial package for mining ban affected Porvorim, March 10: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Saturday announced a financial bonanza for those affected by the mining ban in the state on the anniversary of his government's first year in power. "Those families dependent Porvorim, March 10: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Saturday announced a financial bonanza for those affected …

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