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
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Lack of political will harming environment, alleges NGT bar association
Association also hits out at MoEF for working against the environment; suggests a branch of tribunal in Goa as 45% of cases in Pune branch are from the State PANJIM: Alleging that a lack of political
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Parade ground or dumping ground?
Heaps of excavated garbage lies on the ground; Only 20 per cent of segregation and shifting work completed; Locals fear this could cause an epidemic In what could lead to a major epidemic in the capital
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NEERI begins EIA study for Bainguinim plant
PANJIM: The National Environmental Engineering and Research Institute (NEERI) has begun the process to conduct the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study of the proposed modernized solid waste treatment
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Cuncolim locals demand inspection of hazardous waste at industrial estate
Cuncolim locals have demanded that the government carry out an inspection of the hazardous waste dumped at Cuncolim industrial estate, waste from steel factory and pollution caused by the fish meal plants.
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Pollution Board to start micro level study of coastline
Undertakes Ecological Sensitive Index mapping coastline and river banks; will understand coastal resources at risk due to oil spills PANJIM: In a bid to understand the coastal resources that would be
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Dengue cases on rise in Baina
VASCO: A sudden rise in cases of dengue in Vasco has become a cause for concern for the people living in the areas of Baina which has emerged as a new hotspot for dengue cases. According to information,
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Mining leases to get ‘Star Rating’
Goa govt welcomes move, says it will help promote mining in sustainable manner PANJIM: From now on, the iron ore mining leases having no impact or minimal impact on environment and livelihood, would
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Ponda locals hold rally against environmental destruction
Declare that they will not allow the sale of Goa by politicians PONDA: Residents of Veling-Priol-Cuncoliem, environmental activists and other citizens from across Goa, under the banner of Veling-Priol-Cuncoliem
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Illegal mining case currently not before us: Lokayukta
The BJP-led government’s decision to file the multi-million dollar illegal mining scam case, involving senior politicians and major mining firms before the Lokayukta, is turning out to be mere ‘eye-wash’.
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St Cruz residents attempt to save Bondvol Lake
A group of like-minded people in St Cruz have come together in a bid to influence the comunidade to fight a legal battle for taking custody of over a century old Bondvol Lake. A public awareness on