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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Goa’s forest cover increased by 19 sq kms in 2017: FSI report
PANJIM: As per the latest biennial assessment by Forest Survey of India (FSI), Goa’s forest cover has increased by 19 sq kms in 2017 thus ranking the small state at the 9th position in the country with
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Mining area panchayats asked to submit proposals under DMF
PANJIM: As directed, the Directorate of Panchayat has asked concerned panchayats from the mining areas to submit proposals for developmental projects for implementation under the District Mineral Foundation
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Wells in Galgibag, nearby areas polluted with saline water
CANACONA: The surge in Galgibag River due to the collapsed river banks and the unauthorised extraction of water from bore wells on the Kulty plateau have contaminated the wells in Galgibag and surrounding
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State rules out handling of sub-grade, waste dumps from lease bound areas
PANJIM: Considering the transportation of the ore lying within the leasehold areas post-legal sanction, the State Government in its submission before the Bombay High Court at Goa has ruled out handling
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No permission to SWPL sans valid EC, GSPCB tells NGT
PANJIM: Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) New Delhi that South West Port Ltd (SWPL) cannot be granted any fresh permission or permitted to continue
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EC under EIA notification 1994 invalid: MoEF
PANJIM: Union Ministry for Environment and Forest (MoEF) has notified that the Environment Clearance (ECs) granted under EIA notification 1994 to iron ore mines are invalid now and that lease holders will
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Govt concerned over encroachment of rivers
PANJIM: Ruling out that the national waterways project covering six rivers is meant for capital dredging, the government expressed grave concern over encroachment of rivers, particularly in the South District.
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MPT unhappy with cancelling hearing on Vasco bay project
VASCO: Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) Deputy Chairman Guruprasad Rai on Wednesday said that he was not only unhappy with but also surprised at the decision of Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) cancelling
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Govt to notify tender rules for solar power plants in 7 days
PANJIM: Power Minister Pandurang Madkaikar has informed that the State government in the next 7 days will notify rules for tender inviting a bid from companies to set up a plant under the Goa Solar Power
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MV Qing poses serious threat to marine environment
VASCO: Even after two years, MV Qing vessel, which is currently grounded at the WISL yard, continues to pose a serious threat to the marine environment due to high possibility of oil spill during the forthcoming