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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Humiliated mining dependents threaten massive agitation on March 16
Failing to obtain a satisfactory reply from the government on floor of the House, the protesting mining dependents on Wednesday threatened a massive agitation on March 16. They are also expecting a resolution
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No NGT relief for duo who sought ban on mega shows
PANJIM: National Green Tribunal (NGT) declined to grant relief to two locals who had sought a permanent ban on hosting of mega events like Sunburn in a property at Anjuna. The Tribunal also refused to
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Mining stoppage will affect State, Central revenue: GMOEA
PANJIM: The apex iron ore exporter’s body in Goa said that stoppage of mining activities in the State, as directed by the Supreme Court, will adversely affect revenue worth Rs 3400 crore to the State and
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Karnataka claims no prejudice to Goa if Mhadei water is diverted
PANJIM: Karnataka on Monday claimed before the Mhadei Water Dispute Tribunal that no prejudice would be caused to Goa if it diverts water from the Mhadei river basin to the Malaprabha basin and therefore
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Mining affected farmers demand compensation from companies
BICHOLIM: Mining affected farmers from villages in Bicholim on Friday demonstrated in the town demanding immediate payment of compensation for their damaged farms. The farmers claim that their land
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Activist asks GSPCB to enforce 6-metre coal stack height at Adani berth
VASCO: Vasco-based activist Advocate Savio J F Correia has recently petitioned the GSPCB by pointing out omissions by the board while enforcing six metres coal stack height at the Adani Berth at Mormugao
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Major challenges for govt to build 72,000 toilets in 8 months
PANJIM: Non-availability of land, absence of sewer lines, no regular supply of water and lack of willingness amongst people are some of the major challenges before the Manohar Parrikar-led coalition government
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Karnataka uses dry waste to force Goa’s hand on Mhadei issue
PANJIM: The inter-state tussle between Goa and Karnataka over the Mhadei river water diversion issue is taking an ugly turn, with sources saying that the neighbouring State is in revenge mode. With
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MMC unanimously resolves to shift ammonia tanks outside Vasco
VASCO: Amidst high voltage drama and hysterical scenes the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) on Wednesday unanimously resolved to shift ammonia tanks outside Vasco city, after taking legal opinion. It also
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SWPL withdraws plea for modification of NGT EC orders
ANJIM: South West Port Limited (SWPL) has withdrawn its application filed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that pleaded for a modification of its country wide order prohibiting the grant of environment