Amended noise action plan of Goa
Goa government has notified the ‘Amended Noise Action Plan’ to purportedly streamline the processes related to curbing noise pollution in the state, as specified before the High Court on April 30. The
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Union Mines ministry urges Goa to clear backlog of lease applications
PANJIM: The Union Mines ministry has asked Goa government to launch a special drive to clear the backlog of 1144 application of mining leases pending with them. As per the quarterly report submitted by state government, Goa has 765 fresh pending applications which includes 12 Reconnaissance Permits (RP), 660 Prospecting Licence (PL) and 93 Mining Leases (ML).
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Shah Commission to submit illegal mining report soon
PANJIM: Trouble seems to be far from over for state Congress Party, as Justice M B Shah Commission is preparing to submit its crucial report on illegal mining in Goa. The commission in September 2011 had begun its investigation into illegal mining which lasted for over a month. It had observed large scale illegalities in mining, which was mushrooming in the absence of government machineries.
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Green tag sought for Western Ghats
The entire Western Ghats must be considered as ecologically sensitive, especially to ensure the sustainability of the rivers of the Indian Peninsula, the Madhav Gadgil Committee report has said. Peninsular
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Ecological panel recommends cancellation of 44 mining leases around wildlife sanctuaries
PANJIM: In a major set back to the mining industry, the Western Ghats Ecological Expert Panel (WGEEP) has recommended cancellation of 44 mining leases in and around the wildlife sanctuaries (WLS) in Goa. The panel headed by Prof Madhav Gadgil has exposed existence of 44 leases in and around the sanctuaries, which need to be canceled permanently. “Most mining leases are located in and around WLS and forest areas.
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Mega meet on green clearances
<p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="241" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/belaqcXODlM" width="252"></iframe><span style="font-size:12px;">Ramesh Gauns, Goa, speaks on mining and mineral
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Disclose stand on Western Ghats panel report: High Court to state government
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked the state government to disclose its stand on the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) report. The court had earlier said the report must be made public. The state government has been asked to file an affidavit by March 12. The WGEEP report pertaining to the ecosystem of the western ghats was prepared by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) in 2010. The report covers the 35-km narrow strip of Sawantwadi-Dodamarg corridor that consists of 30 villages.
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We will close down all illegal mines in Goa: Manohar Parrikar
Large miners in Goa, who have been operating in the state for more than 50 years after being granted leases during the earlier Portuguese rule, say the illegal mining started after iron ore prices double
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EIA Reports- a mirage!
This document contains the presentation on EIA Reports - a mirage at the Anil Agarwal Dialogues on green clearances organised by CSE at New Delhi during February 24- 25, 2012. EIA in Goa are prepared
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SAIL opposed to jumbo corridor in mine areas
The Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and the Wildlife Warden office of Odisha's Forest & Environment Department are on a collision course over the proposed elephant corridor in the State. SAIL chairman
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DMC issued show cause notice by for extraction of ore beyond permissible capacity
PANJIM: One of the State’s oldest mining company, Damodar Mangalji and Company Limited (DMC) has been issued a show cause notice by Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) for extracting ore beyond its permissible capacity. The notice dispatched on February 8 has stated that the DMC owned Band Doncol iron ore mine in Pissurlem has violated provisions of Mineral Conservation and Development rule, 1988.