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
Goa
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Central panel finds Hankon report flawed
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report on the basis of which conditional environmental clearance for the proposed 450-MW Hankon thermal power project was granted is riddled with flaws, the report of a central committee reveals.
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Update
The Goa State Pollution Control Board has directed Jain Udyog Pvt Ltd, a sponge iron plant operating at Sanvordem in south Goa, to shift its unit after taking appropriate consent from the board.
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Right to pollute
But no right to information
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Shifting pains
Karnataka gets jitters as Goa clamps down
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Pollution boosts cancer rate! (editorial)
I have recently returned from Goa where I read an article in the Herald dated 10 December 2007, entitled
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Kalay locals upset over carbon project
Residents of Kalay-Sanguem are outraged over the proposed mega carbon project, which is likely to come in the village. Speaking to Herald, a villager, Vinay Gaonkar, said a signature campaign is underway and the representations would be forwarded to the authorities. The villagers are expected to gather in large numbers for the gram sabha, which is scheduled for May 25. Villagers have claimed that the company, despite having large-scale mining operations in the village, has not paid any heed to grievances of the villagers.
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226 stone crushing units in State
Believe it or not, Goa has 226 stone crushing units as identified by the Department of Industries, Trade and Commerce whose operations could be a hazard to the State's environment. Almost three years after the Saleli incident, the issue on stone crushing units continue to haunt the State and has even knocked the doors of the High Court in Goa. The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) which has come under heavy fire after Saleli is presently investigating all operations of stone crushing units and is likely to submit a report to the High Court next week.
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Uproar at Pilgao over illegal mining activities
BICHOLIM, JULY 27
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Implementing agencies responsible for curbing pollution: Joshi
Chairman of the Goa Pollution Control Board, Dr L U Joshi has said it has become a fashion to point fingers at the Board for pollution when implementing agencies created under various Legislations are responsible to curb the same.
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HC grants 2 days time to carry ore during Shirgao festival
Also directs firm to pay Rs 3 lakh donation PANJIM, APRIL 21 The High Court, though allowed two days to a mining company to transport ore through Shirgao village during festival time, it has been directed to pay Rs 3 lakh as donation to the management of the temple, Shri Lairai Saunsthan.