TAXI OPERATORS TO CONTINUE STRIKE
Panaji (Goa) The tourist taxi operators have decided to continue their strike for the third day on Sunday. The strike continues as the State government has failed to adhere to the demands of the taxi owners. North Goa Tourist Taxi Association General secretary Vinayak Nanoskar said that the strike will continue even tomorrow. The taxi operators…
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GOA: SHIV SENA SUPPORTS TAXI AGITATION, CALLS THEM TRUE GOENKARS
Panaji (Goa) Shiv Sena has extended its full support to the Taxi Owners who have been put to harassment by State government, often with the petty reasons. Sena spokesman Rakhi Prabhudesai Naik said that state government instead of protecting this industry which gives 100 per cent employment to Goans has been attempting to discourage it.
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GOA: NO TAXI OPERATIONS EVEN TODAY IN GOA, STRIKE CONTINUES
Panaji (Goa) After a high pitch drama that saw BJP and Goa Forward Party leaders facing wrath at Azad Maidan, the strike called by taxi operators continued for the second day today. “The strike continues even today and not a single taxi will operate in the State. We have been protesting peacefully. The strike will…
READ more.. TAXI STRIKE ENTERS SECOND DAY AS GOVT REFUSES TO BOG DOWN TO DEMAND
Panaji (Goa): The taxi operators’ strike has entered the second day today after the Goa government refused to heed to their demand on withdrawal of installation of speed governors. While the government claimed it will not interfer on Centre’s decision for speed governors on all commercial vehicles, the tourist taxi drivers have decided to continue the strike…
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PARRIKAR URGES UNION MINES MINISTER TO ABOLISH EXPORT DUTY ON MEDIUM GRADE ORE
Panaji (Goa) In a bid to help out the iron ore mining industry the Goa government has urged the Union Ministry of Mines to drop the export duty on the 60Fe content grade ore, thus making it competitive for export. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today raised the issue with Union Minister for Mines Narendra Singh Tomar.
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GOA IDENTIFIES 174 LEASES FOR AUCTION; BUT STATE AWAITS SC ORDER
Panaji (Goa) Goa government has identified 174 iron ore mining leases for auction in 2020; however, the same is subject to the Supreme Court decision on a petition to set aside the Goa Abolition Act 1987. Addressing press conference after attending the Fifth national meet of the Minister of Mines from 21 mineral rich States, Chief Minister…
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TANKER DRIVER IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR AMMONIA GAS LEAK
Vasco (Goa): Driver of the tanker that overturned on the Chicalim-Airport road has been taken into custody, a report by state government mentions. According to the report, the tanker containing Ammonia gas overturned after the driver tried to avoid a tourost taxi on way. “The incident occurred as the driver tried to avoid some tourist taxi. The driver…
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GOA: TOURIST TAXIS CONTINUE STRIKE; CM SAYS NO RELIEF, SPEED GOVERNORS BY FEB 24
Panaji (Goa) While the tourist taxis continue to remain off road pressing for their demands, State government is firm on its decision to install Speed Governors on the vehicles by February 24, failing which no fitness certificates would be issued to them. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told reporters that Speed Governors has to be installed by February 24. “Speed governance is…
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GOA: GF PETITIONS UNION MINES MINISTER SEEKING ACTION IN ILLEGAL MINING; WARNS TO APPROACH COURT
Panaji (Goa) Goa Foundation (GF) today petitioned Union Mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar demanding necessary stringent actions to curb illegal iron ore mining activities in the State. The foundation has warned to approach court if the Ministry fails to act against illegal mining trade. “One of the key directions of the Supreme Court judgment…
READ more.. GOA: TAXI STRIKE: SPEED GOVERNORS IS MUST, WE CAN’T EXEMPT IT: PARRIKAR
Panaji (Goa) Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said that the demand of taxi operators to do away with the installation of speed governors cannot be admitted. Parrikar told reporters that the installation on Speed Governors on all the taxis is mandatory as per the supreme court guidelines and State will attract contempt of court, if they are allowed to ply…
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