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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Now rain harvesting must for new industries
Panjim, March 4: The new industries in Goa will not get the clearance from Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) unless they have rain harvesting facility. In a significant decision today, the board decided that the units will not be issued consent to establish unless they carry out rain water harvesting facility or ground water recharge measures. The board decided that industries will ado
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Mhadei dispute matter of 2 states: Munde
Panjim, March 4: The central Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership today virtually distanced itself from intervening in the Mhadei water diversion dispute with Karnataka saying it is a matter between the two states. Despite the Supreme Court giving a go ahead for setting up a tribunal for resolving the dispute, Karnataka is still going ahead with the construction of dam. Replying to queries
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We, the people, say ‘no’
BEATING DRUMS and fireworks underline the jubilation in 45 villages of Raigad district in Maharashtra. The occasion: the denotification of the Maha Mumbai special economic zone (SEZ). Over 10,000 hectares
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Company ordered to remove all machinery from Cavrem mine site
PANJIM: The state Mines and Geology department on Wednesday issued order to a controversial mine at Caurem Pirla to remove all the machinery from the site. Mines director Arvind Lolienkar said that the order has been issued to M/s Devapan ou Devadongor Iron and Manganese mine to withdraw all the mining machinery and equipment from the site on the immediate bases. The order has also been passed
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Comba wells contamination not due to petroleum factor: Expert
In a new twist to the Comba well water contamination row, the Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, BITS Pilani Dr Srikanth Mutnuri has concluded that the scum that is seen on top of well waters in Comba area is not due to any petroleum products, but is due to iron bacteria and iron content in water. In his observations submitted to inquiry officer, Deputy Collector, Margao Johnson Fernandes
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Cavrem locals march to CMs house, force closure of mine
Agitated residents of Cavrem village descended at the Margao residence of Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat on early Tuesday morning, demanding an immediate closure of a mine in the village. The residents, including a large number of women activists, took out a morcha to the residence of the Chief Minister and impressed upon him the need to close down the illegal mine. After giving the residents a
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Contamination of wells: Fuel tanks ordered to be shut down
Deputy Collector, Margao Johnson Fernandes on Monday directed the owners of two petrol pumps to shut down the fuel tanks in a bid to check any seepage, even as panel of experts got down the business of ascertain the exact cause of contamination of Comba wells by an oily substance. The Deputy Collector said the owners have been told to find out the quantity of fuel with a gauge to rule out the pos
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Researchers suggest measures to tackle floods in State
The team of researchers who studied the flood possibility for Goa has recommended various measures including mapping of areas vulnerable for landslides in the state. The committee headed by National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) Director Dr Satish Shetye submitted its report on February 18 to the state government keeping in focus the preparedness to avoid further calamities due to floods in the
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Cavelossim opposes Fisheries Dept proposal at Mobor
The gram sabha of Cavelossim Village Panchayat on Sunday opposed the land acquisition proposal of the Fisheries Department for the proposed construction of ship building, docking and repairs of boats at Mobor. Sarpanch Edwin Cardozo said the proposal to acquired 17800 square metres for the proposed ship building project has been unanimously opposed by the villagers. He said the land acquisition
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Panel to probe pollution of Comba wells formed
Inquiry officer, Deputy Collector Johnson Fernandes has constituted a panel to probe into the mysterious presence of oily substance in the Comba water wells and to detect the source of pollution. The team will comprise of a professor from BITS Pilani, officials of the three petroleum companies, Margao police station incharge, Salcete Mamlatdar, Health officials and representative of the Margao Mu