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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Goa allotted coal block for power generation
HERALD REPORTER Reeling under a power shortage of around 40 mw during peak hours, the Goa Government can hope to plug the shortfall as it has been allotted a coal block in Chattisgarh that would help generate 240 mw of additional power.
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Sewage and waste water flows unhindered in Margaos nullahs
HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 14 Stench and litter pervades major water nullahs in the Commercial Capital as sewage and waste water flows unhindered in the water channels in the absence of sewerage network. The problem is further compounded by the fact that concerned authorities, including the Margao Civic body have done little to clear the stagnant waters of the litter and waste.
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Govt to ban sale of agri land to outsiders
HERALD REPORTER Govt to ban sale of agri land to outsiders Asks Centre for special financial package HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 13
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Top hospitals get notice for ill-treating waste
HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 13
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Each village should plan housing requirements: GBA
HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 13 Various village groups from Salcete taluka under the banner of Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) on Tuesday reached a consensus and understanding that each village should plan housing requirements taking into account the demography of the village and the projected growth of population.
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Agriculture dept imparts knowledge on farming technology, marketing
The Agriculture Department organised five special training programmes for the members of Self Help Groups (SHG
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Pollution Board inspects hospitals, dispensaries
HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 8 Following High Court directive
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MMC struggling with waste collection scheme
The Margao Municipal Council appears literally struggling with the door-to-door garbage collection scheme for want of adequate manpower and machinery.
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Govt to acquire paddy fields for sports ground in Nuvem
HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 6 After lying low for months now, the Government is finally going ahead to acquire 50,000 sq mts of lush green paddy fields for a sports ground in Nuvem village
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Guidelines to locate industries on river banks framed: Govt
HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 5 Guidelines for location of industries on river banks have been framed and are referred to Task Force on Regional Plan, the Government said today. The guidelines have been drafted by Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) on the direction of High Court in suo motto writ petition on water.