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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Tar balls hit beaches, fauna & Goa tourism
The pre-monsoon churning of currents on the high seas throws up sticky and oily tar balls, which turn people away from Goa’s pristine beaches annually. This May to October menace has grown in magnitude
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GSPCB probes burning of industrial waste at Chandor
MARGAO: Following complaints from Chandor residents about industrial waste being burned, the Goa state pollution control board (GSPCB) carried out inspections of the site late Tuesday evening and found
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Western ghats issue: Parrikar expresses concern to Javadekar
Goa's development will come to a grinding halt, says the Chief Minister The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has written to States in the Western Ghat region including Goa, Maharashtra
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Waste treatment plant for 3 villages
Priol MLA and cooperation minister Pandurang 'Deepak' Dhavalikar has suggested that a three-metric-tonne waste treatment plant at Kundaim industrial estate be installed for the benefit of three villages.
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River Mandovi is the cleanest: Parrikar
Says within 1-2 years most areas will be connected to an operational sewerage system Faecal coliform reading high due to monsoon season PANJIM: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Wednesday refuted
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Mining majors in litigation mode to fight ‘illegality’
PANJIM: After being on the absolute defensive for two years, mining companies are gearing up for a fresh round of litigation, this time specifically to battle and drop a word in the order that has stigmatized
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Small mines to be out of EC purview
NEW DELHI: The Environment Ministry is in the process of empowering the State governments for the environmental clearance of small mines up to five hectares. It will check the rules framed by the State
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Bioversity Board officials inspect housing project
MARGAO: Officials of the Goa State Bio-diversity Board and other agencies conducted an inspection of the controversial housing project at Cavelossim on Tuesday. The inspection was carried out upon a
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Can we have a drop of water please? - Goa Velha asks Goa
GOA VELHA: There’s water, water everywhere... but like in the rhyme of the ancient Mariner, there’s not a drop to drink for people from Goa Velha and Agassaim. The monsoons are upon them and many areas
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Congress plea to stop casinos on River Mandovi
PANAJI: Congress general secretary Ulhas Parab has demanded that the government immediately stop casinos from operating in the Mandovi river as their sewage has caused dangerous levels of pollution in