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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Framers to intensify stir
MARGAO: If PWD Minister Churchill Alemao thinks he can stop farmers from cultivating acquired fields opposite the Margao railway station through the district administration, agitating farmers are bracing up to intensify their agitation for the return of the cultivated fields.
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Porvorim garbage heaps pose serious health threat
Piles of garbage accumulated alongside the road behind Kavlekar Super Market in Porvorim have been posing serious threat of health hazard to the residents of Housing Board Complex. Sources informed that the huge heaps of garbage indicate that the local panchayat has not lifted it for several days. Speaking to Herald, Porvorim Residents Welfare Association (PRWA) Secretary Juino de Souza stated t
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How much water does Porvorim require today?
Demand for water in Porvorim is shooting with new constructions mushrooming all over.
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CCP had planned solid waste plant at Taleigao: DMA
PANJIM: Directorate of Municipal Administration claims that Corporation of City of Panjim (CCP) indeed had plans to build a solid waste management plant at Taleigao for treating garbage from Panjim and Taleigao. Reacting to the news report published in this paper on July 6,
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New projects to woo tourists
PANJIM: The beaches of Goa being the main assets for the promotion of tourism, the Department of Tourism ensures that the existing facilities on the beaches are not only maintained but also improved wherever necessary.
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Sulabh on toilet upgradation drive in Margao
After a Rs 20 lakh toilet for Margao Bus Terminus, Sulabh is looking to renovate other toilets in the town.
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GSPCBs action on sewage discharge touches only tip of the iceberg
Pollution control board
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Mining to take a hit with Mhadei as tiger reserve
PANJIM: At least 40 mining leases, 20 of which are active, will be affected once Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is declared as Tiger Reserve. Talking to reporters, environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar said that state government will never accept the proposal to make Mhadei wildlife sanctuary as
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Environment minister confident of settling sand extraction issue
PANJIM: State Environment Minister Aleixo Sequeira is confident of settling issue of sand mining which is plaguing Goa, during his upcoming meeting with Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, scheduled on July 11. Talking to Herald, the minister said that the issue will be resolved soon as Union Ministry has shown some positive response to our proposal.