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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State approaches Centre on obtaining forest clearances
Asserting that obtaining forest clearances for the renewed iron ore mining leases is the biggest challenge it faces, the state government has sought the intervention of the Union Mines Ministry in obtaining
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Green objects to EC to mine at Vathadev
BICHOLIM: Environmentalist Ramesh Gawas has objected to the Environmental Clearance given to a mine at Vathadev in Bicholim taluka. Last month the central government had given an EC to the mine that was
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NGT warrant against GCZMA experts
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Pune bench, has issued a bailable warrant to Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) expert members Raghunath Dhume and Dr Savita Kerkar, in connection with a complaint
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GSPCB to seek govt’s view on 17 mining leases legality
Board will also write to lease holders for their say on the issue PANJIM: Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has decided to seek the state government’s view to authenticate the “legality” of
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No wildlife clearance for 12 renewed leases
Twelve iron ore renewed mining leases will not to be granted wildlife clearance for being located in the eco-sensitive zone of one kilometer of wildlife sanctuaries (WLS) and a national park. Though, the
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Will allow marinas only after getting NOCs: CM
Says projects should not hamper environment and ecology of state in exchange for employment PANJIM: Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Sunday stated that marinas would be allowed in Goa only if they
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GSPCB seeks rivers’ carrying capacity before nod to marinas
Now, Environment dept will have to float an expression of interest inviting consultant to undertake a year-long study The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has asked the State Environment Department
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GSPCB directed to dismantle multi-toned, pressure horns
Vehicles with multi-toned horns and buses – government as well as private – with pressure horns are set to face the rap for violating noise pollution standards. The Ministry of Environment and Forests
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Expert panel on mining submits report to SC
PANJIM: The expert committee appointed by the Supreme Court to determine the annual cap on iron ore production in Goa has submitted its report to the Apex Court. Government sources confirmed the move and
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1 kg plastic waste fetches 1 kg sugar in Ponda
In a unique cleanliness drive, People of Ponda conducted its 23rd Consecutive Sunday Swaccha Bharat Abhiyan cleanliness awareness programme on Sunday by giving away a total of 100 kg of sugar to around