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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15 lakh LED bulbs to be distributed to consumers
Each household to get 3 bulbs of 9 watts each at Rs 25 against its cost of Rs 450; State to also replace 1.66 lakh street lights with LED bulbs PANJIM: Goa will be fully lit with LED lights as the
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Frame pvt shack policy before Oct or else, warn owners
PANJIM: The All Goa Private Shack Owners Association has warned to take to the streets if the State government fails to formulate the Private Beach Shack Policy before the onset of 2016-17 tourist season.
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State health insurance scheme to cover diabetic insulin
Financial bids to be opened on May 25, scheme to be rolled out in a month PANJIM: For the first time in the country diabetes insulin will be covered under a State health insurance scheme, which is all
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Ministry proposes Star Rating to mining leases
Step in the right direction, say stakeholders, Goa government PANJIM: In a bid to ensure minimal impact of iron ore mining on the environment and human settlement, the Union Ministry for Mines has proposed
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Mining trucks flouting HC order timing, allege Usgao locals
PONDA: Usgao locals are irked by the pollution and accidents caused by ore-laden trucks plying through their village. They have also alleged that the trucks and mining companies continue to flout the transportation
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No more renewals, mining leases to be auctioned
89 renewed leases will come up for auction in 2027; immediate auction subject to SC increasing annual cap on ore extraction PANJIM: Iron ore mining leases in Goa will henceforth be auctioned. Mining
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GSPCB to re-classify industries to be consistent with environment objectives
Colour codes are expected to prompt sector to adopt cleaner technologies, resulting in fewer pollutants PANJIM: Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) will re-classify all industries in the State.
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Panchayats along Mandovi to survey discharge of sewage into river
GSPCB directs authorities to identify discharge points and immediately remove them; CCP to act on sewage discharged in St Inez Creek PANJIM: In a bid to control pollution in River Mandovi, Goa State
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Stop polluting or quit business: Arlekar to coal handlers
VASCO: Environment and Forest Minister Rajendra Arlekar has warned the coal handling units at Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) as well as bauxite exporters and wood-chip importers to either adopt stringent measures
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GSPCB issues notices to two companies over waste disposal
MARGAO: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has issued a show-cause notice to Taj Exotica, Culwada-Benaulim, and Tata Motors, Arlem-Fatorda, for disposing waste through unauthorised persons.