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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GSPCB gets tough on mining pollution
PANJIM: While iron ore mining activities in Sonshi village in Sattari will remain at a halt for some more time, Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), in a bid to avert dust pollution around mining
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Siolim resident accused of polluting well
Madhlabhat locals complained to Health Dept & police against one Rahul Rama Salgaonkar for illegally constructing a septic tank near a well and for pouring engine oil into the well MAPUSA: Locals of
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Waste management corp to collect data on garbage
PANJIM: In a first step towards making Goa garbage free by 2020, the recently constituted Goa State Waste Management Corporation (GSWMC) has decided to collect accurate data about garbage generation and
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Carlos slams GSPCB for failing to control coal pollution in Vasco
Says until and unless pollution is brought under control, there is no need to get more coal in port town VASCO: Slamming the Goa State Pollution Control Board for failing to take any measures to control
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Mining activity at Sonshi to remain shut till May 5
GSPCB to assess quality of air before deciding on resuming operations; Mining firms make presentations on measures to curb air pollution PANJIM: Iron ore mining activity at Sonshi, Sattari will remain
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NGT orders stay on wine festival, GTDC goes ahead
Govt yet to receive order; Petition contends festival being held in CRZ-II in violation of 2011 notification; Notices to GCZMA, GTDC returnable on May 12 PANJIM: Hours before the four-day annual wine
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Thousands protest against MPT’s coal berth expansion
At the public hearing held at Tilak Maidan, citizens, social & environmental activists from Mormugao and Salcete claim that project proponent made false and misleading claims through draft EIA and hence
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Action against mining leases pending with GSPCB ‘head’
Absence of full-fledged Chief makes pollution body toothless; Matter to be heard by HC today PANJIM: In the absence of a full-fledged Chairman, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has till
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Will shut down mines if Sonshi pollution not reduced: CM
Parrikar orders all 108 vehicles of Sonshi villagers to be utilised for their employment PANJIM: The Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar, has warned that he would shut down the iron ore mines at Sonshi
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HC takes suo motu cognisance of Sonshi issue
PANJIM: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has taken suo motu cognisance of the media reports on Sonshi village in Sattari which is adversely affected due to mining ore transportation and issued notices to