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‘Getting leases renewed is priority’

Interview with Shivanand S. Salgaocar, president of the Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association.

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‘Goa must appeal against High Court ruling’

Interview with Claude Alvares, director of Goa Foundation and petitioner in the illegal Goa mining case.

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Turning over a new lease?

The Goa government decides to renew 27 mining leases on the basis of a High Court order, but this contradicts the Supreme Court directive in April to

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Verdict for change

The Congress suffers a crushing defeat, its worst performance since 1980.

Shifting sands

It is the Congress versus the BJP in Goa, with the once-strong regional parties playing either spoilers or kingmakers.

Mario Miranda. It has been said that Goa gave Mario to the world, and Mario gave Goa to the world.-

Humble genius

Sharp wit and the ability to sketch fellow humans with humour, compassion and verve made Mario Miranda (1926-2011) exceptional.

Thousands of Goans who are dependent on mining staged a demonstration in Panaji on October 12. They raised slogans against illegal mining but wanted legal mining operations to continue.-

Pits of corruption

Goa's mining industry is facing a crisis of reputation following a series of writ petitions, a leaked PAC report and an inquiry by a commission.

Manohar Parrikar: 'There is nothing imaginary reported.'-SHANKER CHAKRAVARTY

Submerged in illegal mining'

Interview with Manohar Parrikar, Leader of the Opposition and Public Accounts Committee Chairman, Goa Assembly.