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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49 species of mammals face extinction
As many as 49 species of Indian mammals are facing extreme levels of danger from problems ranging from poaching, habitat destruction, alteration and pollution, a study conducted by an international environment agency has said.
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Housing complexes told to stop sewage discharge into Xelpem Lake
With the four housing complexes coming under the Goa Pollution Control Board scanner, the Margao Municipal Council on Monday issued strict instructions to the managements of these complexes to immediately stop discharge of sewage into the Xelpem Lake.
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Agonda approves re-drafted, re-designed Regional Plan
CANACONA, APRIL 5 (HC) -- Agonda panchayat on Sunday re-drafted, re-designed its Regional Plan 2021 and passed a resolution approving RP 2021 after public outrage compelled the government to first submit draft RP 2021 to people
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Chimbel locals want more time to submit draft RP
MERCES, APRIL 5 With the copy of RP 2001 made available to the panchayat only a week ago and the special committee selected to study draft RP 2021 for Chimbel was made aware of it only on Sunday, residents of Chimbel passed a resolution demanding extension of the deadline to submit the plan by another 45 days.
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Draft RP 2021 for Saligao in final stages
The special committee, appointed to prepare draft RP 2021 for Saligao village, is currently in the final stages of planning a people-friendly plan for the village, after taking into accounts the suggestions and opinion of a cross section of the villagers.
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Panchayats told to act against CRZ violators
PANJIM, Apr 4 – In compliance of the High Court order, the Goa government has issued directions to coastal village panchayats to initiate process as per law for taking action in the case of around 4000-odd structures existing between 200 metres and 500 metres from the HTL
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12 more stone crushers sealed
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Matanhy lambasts sardinhas statement on SEZ and CRZ
The United Goans Democratic Party on Friday lashed out at the South Goa Congress candidate, Francisco Sardinha for his promise to reintroduce the Bill in Parliament to legalise bull fights in the state. The regional party also attacked the Congress candidate for his statement that issues such as SEZ and CRZ falls within the purview of the state government.
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Rivers in Canacona undergoing alarming changes
People from Canacona taluka have expressed fear over the ecological imbalances in the region, which has led to drastic changes in the three major rivers. According to sources, bygone farming practices are blamed for the declining width of the rivers at Galgibaga, Talpona and Saleri.