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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GSPCB to monitor, regulate noise pollution this Diwali
PANJIM: The Union Ministry for Environment and Forests (MoEF) has directed the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to monitor and regulate noise pollution levels in the State during the Diwali festival
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State in process of identifying mining leases to grant extensions
PANJIM: The State government is in process of identifying iron ore mining leases so as to grant them extensions as per the new Mines and Minerals Development Regulation (MMDR) Act 2015. The process is
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Vedanta exports first shipment of ore after mining resumes in state
Company looks forward to govt support to navigate freefall of iron ore prices; Chief Minister Parsekar flags off first shipment of iron ore PANJIM: Vedanta’s iron ore division shipped its first cargo
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GPS mapping to avoid unscientific sand extraction
PANJIM: The Goa State Expert Appraisal Committee (GSEAC) has directed the District Collectors – North and South – to survey and map the sand extraction lease boundaries through Global Positioning System
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Waste management plant will cater to entire N Goa: CM
CALANGUTE: Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has asserted that the solid waste management plant coming up at the Calangute/Saligao plateau is for the entire North Goa, while another one will be set up
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UGF: Withdraw Ordinance allowing projects in ESZ
MARGAO: The United Goans Foundation has demanded the immediate withdrawal of Ordinance approved by Goa State Cabinet permitting eco-friendly and agro projects in “Eco-Sensitive Zones” (ESZ). Terming
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GSPCB issues show cause notice to 6 polluting units in Cuncolim
MARGAO: In a strong message to polluting industries, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) served show cause notices and issued directions to six companies in Cuncolim on Wednesday. While the
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14 held for illegal sand mining in River Chapora
PANJIM: In a joint operation on Tuesday night and Wednesday two boats involved in illegal sand extraction in River Chapora were seized and 14 labourers arrested by police. The joint operation was conducted
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Expert panel had recommended revocation of 43 mining lease ECs
PANJIM: The Union Ministry for Environment and Forests (MoEF) constituted expert appraisal committee on Environment Clearances (EC) had recommended revocation of EC of 43 iron ore mining leases, of the
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All 157 structures on Baina beach to be demolished
VASCO: The State administration has decided to demolish all 157 structures on Baina beach on Saturday. While Mormugao officials have refused to reveal anything, sources have confirmed the demolition and