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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Strike legislative to curb female foeticide: Parrikar
The Goa state will introduce a legislation with stiff penalties for those indulging in female foeticide. Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar, told the House today that Goa's female population was
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Ore transportation directives thrown to the wind in Curchorem, Sanvordem
Barely a year ago, residents in Curchorem and Sanvordem in Goa took to the streets and clashed with truck operators carrying ore, after dust pollution was cited as a major cause of health hazard and
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Govt cracks whip on two mining firms
The Water resources department has cracked down on two mining firms for polluting the Khandepar river in Goa and reckless deposition of silt. The pollution control board has also been informed about
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Mining firm warned of large scale agitation
Villagers residing in the vicinity of Kavrem mines in Rivona village in Goa have warned the mining company of a large scale releasing muddy water into Kushawati river. Over 50 villagers, which
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Collective farming launched in Sarzora
The collective farming (group farming0 of Oil palm was formally launched in the fields of Association of Gaonkars of Sarzora-Salcete recently by Agriculture Minister, Dayanand
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Govt not to welcome polluting industries
The discussion on the demands for industries turned out to be a BJP versus Congress slanging match with Industries Minister, Ramrao Desai, saying that the government was not interested in giving a
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State government's apathy to blame for downfall of agriculture
Goa must be the only state in the country where people have senselessly rejected agriculture as a means of occupation. If during Liberation of Goa, 60% of Goans earned their livelihood by toiling the
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Panel demanded to look into Curchorem pollution
A heated discussion on environment pollution caused by mining activities in Curchorem of Goa dominated the Zero Hour with the Opposition demanding a House committee to look into the problems and work
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MPT will be given 6 weks to tackle dust pollution: CM
Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar told the Goa Assembly that the State government would give Mormugao Port Trust tentatively six weeks time to tackle the menace of coal dust pollution failing which it
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Fishing ban till Narali Purnima: Dhavalikar
The fishing ban period has been fixed from June 10 to Narali Purnima, Fisheries Minister Ramkrishna Dhavalikar informed the House, adding that an integrated coastal marine area management plan is