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 files FIR against Mormugao Municipal Council CO, others
NGT had served three-month ultimatum to the MMC to put its garbage treatment plant at Headland Sada in order VASCO: Nature has finally got back at Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) after years of violation
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NGT furthers stay on Tiracol bridge work
Goa Foundation plea states construction violates CRZ notification and Forest Conservation Act PANJIM : Work on the Tiracol bridge – the part that was earlier stayed by National Green Tribunal (NGT),
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GSPCB directed to check on illegal slaughter houses
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Pune directed the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to inspect all illegal animal slaughter houses in the state and initiate action to curb air and water pollution.
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Groundwater tests continue at Cuncolim, Bethora
The JICA funded project for monitoring ground water contamination is underway at the Cuncolim and Bethora industrial estates. Officials of Asahi Geo Survey and Goa State Pollution Control Board completed
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Waste management facility at Saligao gets NEERI nod
EIA report claims facility will improve health and lifestyle due to scientific disposal of solid waste without negative impact PANJIM: The National Environmental Engineering and Research Institute’s
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Govt to pay farmers 4 times the value of land acquired
For this purpose, government in its Budget has earmarked a sum of Rs 50 crore as initial contribution against payment to those whose claims have been settled. “The persons whose lands have been acquired
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MoEF order lifts suspension on ECs
PANJIM: Paving the way for resumption of iron ore mining in Goa, the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) on Friday finally issued the much-awaited order and lifted the suspension on the environment
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MoEF panel authenticates Shah Commission findings
Expert Appraisal Committee report points that mining lease holders are involved in several violations; Seeks action against violators PANJIM: The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests appointed
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Centre revokes suspension of mining ECs
PANJIM: Bringing down the curtains on the tumultuous 30-month mining ban, the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest on Tuesday revoked the suspensions imposed on Environment Clearances of 72 renewed
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Saving St Inez creek
PANJIM: Observing that the much neglected St Inez creek is contaminated with sewage water discharged in it, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has directed the Health Department to immediately