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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3 civic bodies pulled up for violation of EPA
The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has issued directions to three municipal councils for treating waste by violating Environment Protection Act leading to pollution in the vicinities. The directions were issued to Mormugao Municipal council, Mapusa Municipal Council and Sanquelim Municipal Council, have been issued under section 5 of the Environment (protection) Act 1986, read with Municipal Solid Waste (Management and handling) rules, 2000.
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NGT directions not ‘practical’: CM
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday slammed National Green Tribunal (NGT), for issuing orders without thinking and without being aware of the reality in Goa. He was referring to sand mining and
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Govt will attempt to ‘free’ SEZs land: Gov
On crucial issue about Special Economic Zone, Goa Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo on Monday said the government will attempt to unlock the land allocated as ‘SEZs’ for immediate commercial activity. The Governor in his address on Day One of the Budget session of Goa legislative assembly said, “Due to limited land mass, the efforts of my government would be to make utmost use of available land judiciously, so that economic returns on such lands are justified.
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CBWT for bio-medical waste treatment mandatory for Goa
With over 100 tons of biomedical waste been generated every month by over 30 private and government hospitals in Goa, the State government is now bound to set up Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility
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... assures pollution free River Sal within a year
The government on Sunday launched a Rs 37.89 crore 20 MLD C-Tech Sewage Treatment Plant at Margao, with Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar promising that the project to arrest the decay and restore the pristine
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Dengue scare at Velim again
MARGAO: Dengue scare has returned back to haunt villagers of Velim. A suspected case of dengue was reported at Rangali area of the village after which people demanded immediate action by health officials
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Mining ban led to 10% GDP loss: CM
NEW DELHI: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Monday said the State has lost 10 per cent of its GDP growth in the last one-and-a-half years due to a ban on mining but hoped it will restart in six months.
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SC appointed mining experts arrive in State
PANJIM: The Supreme Court appointed six-member expert panel which has to recommend ceiling or capping of iron ore, arrived in Goa Monday evening to meet officials from mining related departments on Tuesday.
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SIT summons Shetgaonkar for questioning
PANJIM: The Special Investigation Team of Goa Police, probing the multi-crore mining scam, has summoned Assistant Geologist Ramnath Shetgaonkar to appear before it for questioning on Tuesday. The summons
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Bicholim steel mill asked to renew consent
BICHOLIM: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has directed a steel rolling mill from Bicholim to submit application for renewal of consent to operate within seven days, failing which the Board