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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Kavlekar wants fair deal for ore transporters
Quepem MLA Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar demanded that the mine-owners pay a better rate to the truck owners transporting their ore.
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Parrikar wants systematic recovery of ore revenue
Leader of the Opposition Manohar Parrikar today charged that officials are not active in plugging leakages in the revenue while referring to non-payment of VAT by some mineral ore traders. Raising up the issue during Question Hour on Wednesday, Parrikar by referring to information tabled, pointed out that during 2007-2008, dealers did not pay VAT on value of iron ore sold.
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Centre moots ad valorem royalty on iron ore
The Central government proposes to increase royalty rates and dead rent on iron ore and 45 other minerals, according to a report by K A Badarinath in Financial Chronicle. If it comes through, it will mean a windfall in revenue for the Goa government.
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Anil says mining contributes substantially to economy
Stung by the criticism in the assembly from both the Opposition as well as the ruling MLAs, Sanvordem MLA Anil Salgaocar, who is also a well-known mine owner, said that the mining is contributing substantially to the Goan economy besides providing employment and it would be a difficult position for the State if mines close down.
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Steps taken to stop landsides in Panjim, says Churchill
A couple of measures have been initiated to stop landsides in the capital city. Also, short term measures have been taken to see that there are no landslides at three sensitive spots identified. The information was given in a written reply by PWD Minister Churchill Alemao to a question posed by Saligao MLA Dilip Parulekar during Question Hour on Tuesday.
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Mauvin suggests 2% mining revenue should come to State
At least two per cent of the mining revenue should come to the State of Goa, Cortalim MLA Mauvin Godinho said in the House today.
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Parrikar flays Centre over mining licences
Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar today criticized the Central Environment Ministry for granting mining licences without taking into consideration the report of the Goa State pollution Control Board. Parrikar also demanded that Goa government should be benefited financially from the revenue earned by the mining industry.
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No new mine will be allowed in Western Ghats: CM
Chief Minister Digambar Kamat assured the House on Tuesday that operation of no new mine would be allowed in the Western Ghats area of the state.
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Colva discusses on RP
The Colva gram sabha on Sunday discussed the Regional Plan 2021 and the issue of occupancy certificates issued to the builder by the village panchayat.
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2545 illegal conversion of agri land cases detected
With agriculture losing its relevance in the State, most people are desperate to convert their agriculture land even if meant breaking the rules. Despite strict rules, 2545 cases of illegal conversion of agricultural land were detected during last five years.