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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Saline water inundates Velim
Large tracts of low lying fields in the Velim and Ambelim villages have been left inundated after saline waters entered the area through the sluice gate under construction. Saline water made its presence felt in the fields since Sunday evening and inundated low lying fields in the areas of Pedda, Sokoband and as far as Zaino in Velim.
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Hilling cutting ban hits repairs of bundhs in Khazan land
While strict ban on hilling cutting brought smiles on faces of environment lovers, it has affected repairs of bundhs in the Khazan land. The Soil Conservation Section of the Agriculture Department, in-charge of repairs of bundhs, has not been able to undertake repairs of bundhs during last six months for want of red soil.
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K'taka diverting Mhadei water, alleges MBA
The Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan (MBA) today alleged that the Karnataka Government is continuing with the Mhadei water diversion at Kankumbi against the direction of the Supreme Court. MBA convenor Nirmala Sawant, who earlier in the day conducted a site visit at Kankumbi, told Herald that the work is on round-the-clock at the basin.
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Govt planning to subsidise sewage connections
Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat has announced that the government would come out with a scheme to subsidise sewage connections to the citizens of Margao as he made an impassioned plea to the household owners to connect their septic tanks and soakpits to the sewage plant and avoid a health hazard.
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Fomento refutes charges of illegal mining activity
Fomento, which is operating the Khodidas mine in Colomba, Sanguem, said it was as much disturbed about illegal mining in the area as much as any other activist or environmentalist and maintained a small group of people was tarnishing the name of the company alleging it of illegal mining.
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Guleli-Satteri locals vow to oppose mining
Residents of Guleli-Satteri have decided to protest against the proposed mining activities at Kankeri and Murmune in Guleli.
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Mineral Foundation addresses issues affecting States mining belt
Mineral Foundation of Goa (MFG) came into existence in December 2000 to effectively address the social and environmental issues in the mining belt of Goa.
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Entry of saline water affects Cortalim fields
Mauvin says it
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Sirvodem plant continues to emanate foul adour
While the new trenchless technology to lay sewer lines may bring relief to citizens hit by overflowing soakpits and septic tanks, there
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Map to the Future
By Venita Coelho T he RP2021 is finally out. Every Panchayat ghar has maps displayed on its walls