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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License for tower was based on GSPCB’s NOC’
Sarpanch says the panchayat will cancel the NOC if the GSPCB revokes the licence OLD GOA: Seeking to wash its hands off the 4G mobile tower issue that rocked the village over the past few months, Goa
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Filling Chimbel’s mangroves may lead to future floods
PANAJI: Continuous and rampant reclamation of mangrove areas in flagrant violation of CRZ rules around the city is likely to lead to significant disruption in tidal movements and displacement of water
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Coastal pollution killing Goa’s beautiful marine life: Divers
A long delay in declaring a marine park around the twin islands off Mormugao with a rich diversity of corals and marine life is raising a concern about the likely impact of neglect and pollution. The
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Environment and development go hand-in-hand: Citizens
PANAJI: The environment should not be considered a great obstacle to development, but natural assets should be preserved to complement the social and cultural environment, say various members of the society.
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No blaring horns to startle you
GSPCB directs Transport Dept to dismantle all multi-toned and pressure horns PANJIM Vehicles with multi-toned horns and buses – government and private – with pressure horns are set to face the rap for
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National green tribunal issues notice to forest conservator
PANAJI: National green tribunal (NGT) has issued a show cause notice to the conservator of forests for not complying with its directions to identify and demarcate areas of private forests in various survey
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Government is neither pushing Tiracol or marinas, nor supporting them
Tourism projects are again clashing with the environment. The proposed golf course and resort atsnd the proposed marinas at Zuari Bay have drawn opposition from the affected locals. Joining them, in the
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Govt advised to hold 4-season EIA at Mopa
PANAJI: In a development that may pose a hurdle to the 3,000-crore Greenfield airport at Mopa, the Goa state biodiversity board has advised the state government to conduct the environmental impact assessment
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30 mining leases already inspected: Pollution board
The Goa state pollution control board (GSPCB) is likely to complete the inspection of mining leases by this week. So far, 30 mining leases have been inspected by board officials. The board has started
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding the annual Sun-burn festival held in Goa, 29/05/2015
<p>Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Marie Christine & Others Vs Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority & Others dated 29/05/2015 regarding the