Govt assures a new CZMP with people’s views
Plan to be drafted by Environment Department in consultation with CZMA, GSPCB, scientists PORVORIM: In a major victory to the people, the State government on Tuesday announced it woud draft a fresh
Herald (Panjim)
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BJP delegation urges Union Government to take stringent action against illegal mining in Goa.
PANJIM: The BJP delegation led by National President Nitin Gadkari called on President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum to direct the union government to take stringent action against
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168 crore JNNURM grant to Panjim City for 24hrs patable water supply
PANJIM: After a long wait, Corporation of the City of Panjim has secured a Rs 168 crore grant from the Centre under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) to augment its 24-hour potable
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State Government in quandary over closure of 19 illegal mines
PANJIM: Goa government is in a dilemma over the fate of 19 mines, which were asked to be shut down by union ministry of environment and forest. The state Forest Ministry has decided to refer the issue
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Illegal mining: Shah commission to begin crucial phase of probe
PANJIM: Shah Commission is expected to arrive back in Goa this week to begin their third and crucial phase of investigations into illegal mining. The commission headed by Justice M B Shah, which had begun its probe into illegal mining scenario in Goa in mid-September has already completed two phases of investigation.
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Notices from Indian Bureau of Mines to 25 more mines for excess mining
PANJIM: After acting against 19 mines, the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) is in the process of issuing notices to 25 more mines which have extracted iron ore in excess of the permissible capacity specified
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Union Ministry of Mines rubbishes Adv. General Kantak's contention on dumps, claims 10.89 million tons moved to China over 4 years
PANJIM: The Union Ministry of Mines has observed that approximately 10.89 million tons of iron ore lying in dumps have been removed and dispatched in last four years with increasing demand for low grade
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Village groups to move HC, say RP has given backdoor entry to housing projects
PANJIM: Several village groups under the banner of ‘People’s Movement against Regional Plan 2021’ have decided to approach High Court against State Government’s move to grant permissions for constructions
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Goa Government looking for foreign investment to boost mining while environmentalists are still fighting existing issues
PANJIM: Even as environmentalists in Goa desire that iron ore extraction should be kept to the minimum, Goa government’s mineral policy, which is in the draft stage, is moving in diametrically opposite direction by creating framework for attracting foreign capital investment in exploratory works in the mining sector.
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Government violates own moratorium - Forwards renewal application for mining lease to MoEF
PANJIM: Goa government, had forwarded an application to Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) to renew the deemed mining lease of M/s Shantilal Khushaldas & Bros Pvt Limited, in July 2011, by violating its own moratorium.
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Mining industry treading rocky ground as RP 2021 recommends limited active leases.
PANJIM: In what could be a major problem for the mining industry, the Regional Plan 2021 document has mapped only 117 mining leases while there are additional 219 leases, which are bound to be operational