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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Barge owners not too happy with cap on mining
VASCO: Expressing happiness with the Supreme Court’s decision to lift the mining ban in the State, the Goa Barge Owners Association (GBOA) has, however, voiced concern over the mining limit and said the
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There’s no clarity yet on Sonsodo’s landfill site
MARGAO: Will the Town and Country Planning department, Margao Municipal Council and Fomento answer the people of Margao why the proposed landfill site at Sonsodo waste treatment plant has not seen light
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Call for mining resumption before monsoon
PANJIM: Welcoming the Supreme Court order on resumption of iron ore mining in the State, stakeholders related to the activity have appealed to the State and Central governments to collectively work towards
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GSPCB failed to check mining pollution: SC
PANJIM: The Supreme Court in its order on the mining issue Monday castigated the Goa State Pollution Control Board, saying that though it had ‘immense statutory powers’ it had failed in doing its job.
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Goa govt, MoEF orders still effective
PANJIM: Even as the Supreme Court lifted the 18-month ban on mining operations in Goa bringing hope to lakhs of mining-dependent people, the temporary suspension order imposed by the Manohar Parrikar-led
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387 turtle hatchlings released into sea
CANACONA: The Forest department, which is nursing Olive Ridleys on two beaches in Canacona taluka, has released 387 babies of Olive Ridleys into the sea during the current procreating season. Agonda
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Ensure Mhadei water is not diverted: Tribunal
In a major victory for Goa, the Mhadei Water Dispute Tribunal in New Delhi on Thursday directed the Karnataka government to ensure that there is no automatic diversion of water from Mhadei basin to the Malprabha river. Karnataka has been asked to plug both the vents of the canal wall, constructed at Kalsa-Bhandura and cover a section of the reach within the Mhadei basin canal with a brick masonry embankment by May 31, till further orders.
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GSPCB halts operations of 7 stone crushing units
The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) on Thursday suspended operation of seven stone crushing units in Salcete for operating without consent, with immediate effect. All units have been found to
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Candolim PHC steps up fight against dengue
CALANGUTE: Health authorities in Candolim have stepped up measures to tackle dengue, after 21 persons from Nerul and surrounding areas have tested positive for the dreaded disease since January. While
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NGOs, students to assist in wildlife census, research
The Forest Department has assured to conduct research and census of wildlife in a more transparent manner with the involvement of NGOs and students of various institutions from the State. According