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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Govt notifies Mining Leases Policy
After renewing nearly 43 iron ore mining leases by signing lease deeds in the last one month, the State government on Wednesday notified ‘The Goa Grant of Mining Leases Policy, 2014’. The policy, notified
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Greens’ to make fresh demand for declaring Mhadei wildlife sanctuary as tiger reserve
Call grows louder after Census reports presence of five big cats in Goa region PANJIM: The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests’ survey, which reported the presence of five tigers in Goa’s eastern
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No Cabinet decision to relax CRZ, NDZ: Alina
PANJIM: Differing with a recent statement by the pro-tourism lobby within the government, Environment Minister Alina Saldanha, said that the State Cabinet has not taken any decision seeking relaxation
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Illegal mining is now a ‘cognizable offence’
Violators would face imprisonment of up to five years and a fine of Rs 5 lakh per hectare of area; Special court set up by State to deal in case PANJIM: Firming its grip on the mining industry, the
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Get CRZ approval, NGT tells organisers of music fest
Ensure permission from Revenue dept as regards to entertainment tax rules; Coordination on law and order via CCTVs along with police authorities; PCB to monitor the event for time limits and sound levels
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GSPCB inspects coal handling at Adani plant
VASCO: The officials of Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) inspected the coal handling plant of Adani. Speaking to Herald, GSPCB Chairman Jose Manuel Noronha said they inspected the plant on Monday
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Govt: Mopa EIA report put up for public hearing
Says EC by March 15, 2015; reiterates resolve to keep Dabolim in operation; no restriction on quantum of traffic at Mopa PANJIM: The government, in its reply to the queries raised by bidders for the
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It’s final: New mining leases will be granted through the auction route
The National Green Tribunal today sought a response from the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government on a plea seeking directions to prevent pollution and contamination of water in rivers of Western UP.
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SIT files charges against mining company
PANJIM: The special investigation team (SIT), probing 16 cases of illegal mining and related offences, has filed a charge sheet against Directors of Seagull Ore Carriers Pvt Ltd, Regmington Antao and Mohammed
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13 mining leases get govt nod
Of balance 15 leases that paid stamp duty only ten to be considered for renewal, as five are being investigated for violations PANJIM: Directorate of Mines of Geology (DMG) on Wednesday issued an order