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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New treatment plant in Selaulim soon: PWD
Sanguem PWD (water supply) Executive Engineer Paranjape has stated that the Selaulim water treatment plant at Selaulim Dam is all set to get a new treatment plant worth about Rs 746 crore and the work on it will commence soon.
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CJSP to highlight chaotic public transportation
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CMC turns to DMA for funds to set up garbage plant
The Cuncolim Municipal Council has asked for funds from the Director of Municipal Administration to set up a one ton garbage plant and a plastic shredder to tackle waste generated in the town. The Council has also resolved to invite Expression of Interest from prospective companies to set up the plant and machinery on the land acquired at the Cuncolim Industrial Estate.
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Union minister Jairam to visit Goa on CRZ issue
Union Minister for Environment Jairam Ramesh will visit Goa July-end regarding CRZ issue. According to information received here, Ramesh will visit Goa as part of his tour to coastal states affected by CRZ regulations.
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SMC scraps tender process of work on garbage treatment plant
Faced with intense opposition, the Sanguem Municipal Council (SMC) on Thursday scrapped the tender process for resuming work on the controversial garbage treatment plant at Gunjimoll-Sanguem. It was a victory for residents of Marangan, Mugoli, Taripanto, Nondurlem and nearby areas, as they stood united at the municipal office and prevented contractors from filling in the tender forms.
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Wat(er) waste!
When a water shortage is facing the entire country due to a truant monsoon, here is a public water pipeline at Aquem-Margao, just opposite the St Sebastian Church, where water literally flows down the drain day in and out.
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Rainfall above normal in July, says Met
The rainfall in the month of July this year is above normal in Goa, according to the Meteorological Department. Till date the State has received 1443.5mm of rainfall which is quite high compared to the predicted normal rainfall of 1110.6mm.
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Master plans drawn for 4 rivers to monitor future water deficiency
The State Government has prepared master plans for four rivers of the State to take care of future water deficiency. Water storage schemes would be implemented for Mandovi, Zuari, Talpona and Galgibag rivers with which, the water deficiency till 2050 would be taken care of.
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Cong unveils tree plantation programme
The Congress Party has decided to take up a massive tree plantation programme in the State. Congress workers would do tree plantation in 42 panchayats and eight municipal areas in which around 50000 saplings would be planted during this drive, declared Congress State President, Subhash Shirodkar at a press conference on Wednesday here. The programme would continue till August 15, he said.