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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EAC acted contrary to its mandate of protecting environment: GAC
VASCO: Alleging that the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has acted contrary to its mandate of protecting the environment and
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Air quality study by IIT must before expansion: GSPCB had told MoEF
PANJIM: Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) had opined to MoEF&CC that the particulate source apportionment study of air quality in Vasco, through IIT Bombay was a must before considering the coal
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New Year ‘gift’ for SWP: Environment, CRZ nod recommended by MoEF committee
VASCO: Despite Goa Chief Minister’s letter to the Central government opposing further expansion of existing coal handling facilities at Mormugao Port, the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union
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24 mining leases to undergo fresh public hearing for ECs
PANJIM: In what could lead to a cascading effect on the already fragile iron ore mining industry in the State, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has directed 24 mining
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State will not encourage coal-based power plants: CM
PORVORIM: Ruling out the possibility of turning Goa into a coal hub, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday reiterated on the Floor of the House that the government will not allow expansion of the
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Finally, Cabinet approves Solar Power Policy
PANJIM: The State cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday approved the long-awaited Solar Power Policy, with an aim to generate 150 MW of green power by 2021, to meet the target
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Cap on antibiotic use in milk, egg & animal food
If the antibiotics don't work on you falling ill, blame it on milk, eggs, chicken and other food stuff of animal origin. The Government has woken up only now to the menace of growing anti-antibiotic resistance
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Goa’s case at Mhadei Tribunal strengthened
PANJIM: The hearing on the water sharing of River Mhadei before the Mhadei Water Dispute Tribunal has strengthened Goa’s case with State witness, environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar, giving accurate replies
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Coastal Mission to balance environment and development
PANJIM: Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday announced that the Ministry is working on a National Coastal Mission, with a focus to strike a balance
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Geologists to decide on effect on environment, KR tunnel
VASCO: Town and Country Planning Minister Vijai Sardessai on Tuesday informed that he would issue directions to the contractor engaged in the Western Bypass road work to hire the services of geologists