A file photo of Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar and Minister Subhash Phaldessai carrying out a joint inspection at Mormugao Fort on July 24, 2023.Mormugao constituency has been blessed with not one but two heritage sites, the Mormugao fort and the Viceregal Palace, but locals can only see them from afar as both sites are under the control of the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA).The government had pushed for plans to restore the Mormugao fort and the Viceregal Palace to develop both…
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Category: Mormugao Port
20% spike noted in cargo movement at Mormugao port | Goa News
Panaji: In encouraging news for the Mormugao Port Authority, the port witnessed the fastest growth in cargo movement among all major ports in the country in 2023-24. The port has also seen a slight increase in cruise passenger arrivals this year, at one point handling three cruise vessels on the same day. The increase in business bodes well for the financially-weak port, which depends on export and import cargo for its survival. “Last year (2022-23), the port handled around 17.3 million…
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‘Mormugao Port heading for 20% jump in cargo, tourist movement’
Staff Reporter
Panaji
Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), which is looking to commission its new cruise terminal in July this year, is heading for a 20 per cent jump in cargo traffic in 2023–24, said chairman Vinod Kumar.
Stating that the MPA is seeing a revival in cargo and tourist traffic after going through the worst years of mining closure, Kumar, on Wednesday said that the cargo handled by the port, which was 17.3 million tonne (MT) in 2022–23, is…
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Mormugao Councillors Demand Action from Port Authority on Coal Dust Pollution
In a significant move aimed at combating environmental issues, eight councillors of the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) have taken a stand against coal dust pollution in Vasco. The group, led by notable figures such as former chairperson Leo Rodrigues and deputy chairperson Ramchandra Kamat, recently convened with the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) chairman to voice their concerns and seek immediate action. This meeting…
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Tackle coal dust pollution at port, urge councillors | Goa News
Vasco: Eight councillors of Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) on Monday demanded that Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) must take all preventive measures, including sweeping and sprinkling of water, to tackle coal dust pollution. The authorities should also restrict the timings of the coal transporting vehicles moving through the port town, they said. Former chairperson Leo Rodrigues, deputy chairperson Ramchandra Kamat, Damodar Kaskar Damodar Naik, Prajay Mayekar, Dayanand Naik, Kunali Mandrekar…
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Stop 80k tons ore loading on Lila Fuji vessel till Vedanta pays Rs 165 cr mining dues: Goa Cong
Goemkapronn deskPanaji: “It is clear that the insensitive BJP Government headed by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant is in connivance with Defaulters of Mining Dues like Vedanta and others. We demand that Government must stop the 80,000 tons Iron Ore loading in Lila Fuji Vessel at Mormugao Port by Vedanta till they pay the Outstanding Dues of 165 crores,” demanded Congress President Amit Patkar.Congress Party today staged strong protest at the Department of Mines questioning…
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Mormugao port conducts earthquake mock drill | Goa News
Panaji: A mock drill on emergency preparedness and disaster management during earthquakes was conducted at Mormugao port authority (MPA) premises on Friday.The drill was headed by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) unit at MPA and was conducted under deputy commandant CISF unit Kuldeep Bhagat’s supervision.Goa Police, traffic police, public works department, fire and emergency services, officials of the South Goa district administration, transport department, Vasco and MPA…
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Stop 80k tons ore loading on Lila Fuji vessel till Vedanta pays Rs 165 cr mining dues: Goa Cong
Goemkapronn deskPanaji: “It is clear that the insensitive BJP Government headed by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant is in connivance with Defaulters of Mining Dues like Vedanta and others. We demand that Government must stop the 80,000 tons Iron Ore loading in Lila Fuji Vessel at Mormugao Port by Vedanta till they pay the Outstanding Dues of 165 crores,” demanded Congress President Amit Patkar.Congress Party today staged strong protest at the Department of Mines questioning…
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'Take measures to curb dust pollution': Mormugao municipal council – The Times of India
‘Take measures to curb dust pollution’: Mormugao municipal council The Times of India
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Replica of Defence ship INS Mormugao installed at Vasco
16 Feb 2024 | 06:59am IST
Replica of Defence ship INS Mormugao installed at Vasco
Team Herald VASCO: Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area (FOGA) Rear Admiral Ajay Theophilus installed a replica of defence ship INS Mormugao here on Wednesday. Vasco MLA Krishna ‘Daji’ Salkar, Mormugao Municipal Council Chairperson Girish Borker, ward councillor Shami Salkar, among others, were present on the occasion.Later speaking to mediapersons, Rear Admiral Ajay Theophilus said the replica of the…
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