Amended noise action plan of Goa
Goa government has notified the ‘Amended Noise Action Plan’ to purportedly streamline the processes related to curbing noise pollution in the state, as specified before the High Court on April 30. The
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Action against mining leases pending with GSPCB ‘head’
Absence of full-fledged Chief makes pollution body toothless; Matter to be heard by HC today PANJIM: In the absence of a full-fledged Chairman, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has till
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Govt moots 'TDR' to protect eco areas
Panaji: The Goa government has mooted the concept of transfer of development rights (TDR) in a bid to protect and conserve eco-sensitive areas, salt pans, mangroves, and even heritage homes. The issue
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Will shut down mines if Sonshi pollution not reduced: CM
Parrikar orders all 108 vehicles of Sonshi villagers to be utilised for their employment PANJIM: The Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar, has warned that he would shut down the iron ore mines at Sonshi
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HC takes suo motu cognisance of Sonshi issue
PANJIM: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has taken suo motu cognisance of the media reports on Sonshi village in Sattari which is adversely affected due to mining ore transportation and issued notices to
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St Cruz locals seek government help to protect Bondvoll lake
PANAJI: A special gram sabha of St Cruz panchayat, on Sunday, unanimously resolved that the panchayat take cognizance of the villagers' concern over the threats to Bondvoll lake and petition the government
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Saligao waste plant produces 7,000kW daily
Panaji: The state-of-the-art solid waste treatment plant at Saligao on Wednesday began supplying surplus power generated by it to the state electricity grid. The plant that handles around 120 tonnes
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Locals move High Court to save Bondvoll lake
The Save Bondvoll Lake committee has filed a PIL in the high court praying that the lake, the mud road laid close to the Portuguese-era dam, and the steep slope in the dam's catchment area, be restored
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Climate changes leading to falling production
Agriculture director ascribes climate changes to falling paddy, mango produce; vegetable production increases marginally PANJIM: The total cropped area for cultivation in Goa has been marginally declining
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Draft of solar policy for Goa- 2017
The state Government introduces the “Solar Energy Policy (Goa) - 2017”, with the following objectives: To promote use of solar energy for generation of power, steam and hot water for use in industrial,
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Solving Mhadei issue to be top priority, says Parrikar
Nadkarni likely to continue to appear for Goa PANJIM: Stating that a solution to the ongoing crisis surrounding the dissolution of Mhadei Water Dispute Tribunal (MWDT) would be his top priority, Chief