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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Beach erosion matter of 'serious concern', says Goa governor
Goa Governor S.S. Sidhu Monday termed the beach erosion along the state's 105-km long coast as a matter of "serious concern". Beach erosion
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Quepem locals warn against diverting forest land for mining
Residents of Colomba-Quepem on Saturday confronted the officials of forest department, when they along with the officials of a mining company went to inspect the forestland at Colomba.
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Salcete fishermen pin hope on Jairams promises to save houses
Union Environment Minister, Jairam Ramesh seems to have won the hearts of the beleaguered fishermen battling to save their decades old houses and structures from demolition. The fishermen now sees a ray of hope in the Union Environment Minister to protect their houses from a possible axe, but want the government to initiate necessary steps to translate the promises into action.
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Anjunem dam crosses the danger limit
With incessant rains lashing Bicholim and Sattari talukas and the Ghat region, the Anjunem dam has crossed the danger level of 92 metres. According to Anjunem Dam Office In-charge Delip Gaonkar, incessant rains prompted authorities to open four gates of the dam.
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NREGS has taken off in South Goa,says Churchill
After initial hiccups, Rural Development Minister Churchill Alemao says the National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme has finally taken off in South Goa district. If Alemao is to be believed, the RDA has sanctioned over two crores for works under the NREG scheme, providing employment to the people in the district countryside.
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Distribute land among tribals:Centre
The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry in a letter to the States, has asked them to take prompt action to meet the deadline of distributing land deeds among tribals and other forest dwellers by the end of 2009. .As many States were unlikely to meet the deadline, the Centre has directed them to expedite the process.
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Efforts on to resume sand trade
Efforts are on to resume Karwar sand trade to Goa within this week.
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HC adjourns hearing on SEZs
The High Court of Bombay at Goa Monday adjourned the hearing on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) matters till October 12. However the court made it clear that no further adjournment would be granted.
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New environment in ministry
On Sunday, Goa got its first close look at the new Union Minister for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh. It appears that most liked what they saw. In Vasco, Mr Ramesh was appalled by the huge open coal dumps at the Mormugao port berths. He immediately called Union Minister for Shipping G K Vasan.
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Buffer zones around sanctuaries not needed: Goa Govt
The Goa Government