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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No role for ZPs in NREG scheme implementation!
MARGAO, OCT 14 After much delay, the government has finally launched the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Goa, but the Zilla Panchayats seems to have been entrusted no role in the implementation of the scheme.
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CCP meet to deliberate on growing garbage crisis
PANJIM, OCT 13 The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) has finally convened a special meeting on Wednesday 15th October to deliberate on the growing garbage crises irking the capital city. According to the agenda, the CCP members will deliberate on steps to be taken on disposal of garbage in the absence of a permanent waste management site.
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Court adjourns SEZ petitions
PANJIM, OCT 13 The petitions pertaining to Special Economic Zone (SEZs) that were scheduled for hearing on Monday, were adjourned for next date of hearing on November 17. The SEZ stakeholders are before High Court challenging the State government
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Priest among 8 arrested as tension grips Quepem
QUEPEM, OCT 11 Tension gripped Quepem town on Saturday following the arrests of eight residents and environmentalists, including a priest, in connection with protests over mining activities in Cavrem.
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Land is the key
In a new twist to the vexed question of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), according to Rajya Sabha MP Shantaram Naik, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat is likely to call the promoters of the three notified SEZs to explore the possibility of their setting up any other viable industrial projects (other than SEZs) on the land they have been allotted by the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).
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SEZ Virodhi Manch outraged by Kamal Naths statement
MARGAO, OCT 5
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Clearing the smoke
A ban for some can be a license for others. Atleast, that is the case with Union Health Minister Ambumani Ramadoss
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Agalli residents oppose garbage treatment plant
MARGAO, OCT 3