Affidavit by the state of Goa in the matter of news item titled "India lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000 global forest watch" appearing in the Indian Express dated April 13, 2024. As per the State of Forests Report of 2023, the total forest cover in Goa …
Emphasizing the need to bring the Congress party to power at the Centre, Cortalim MLA and Deputy Speaker Mauvin Godinho said that it was only the Congress party that could bring about lasting solution to the contentious CRZ issue. Saying that CRZ issue was a central subject, Godinho hitting at …
The forest department has nailed a Keri resident for his alleged involvement in killing tiger in Mhadei wild life sanctuary area. The department officials contended that the arrested person is just a suspect as he was involved in similar offence in the past. The mobile photograph of a tiger around …
First, it was delay in release of funds that derailed timely implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS). And now, its election code of conduct that has put temporary stop on release of funds to the panchayats. The funds from the Center came only in the February this …
The Corporation of City of Panaji has warned the Town and Country Planning Department (TCP) and the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to shift their vehicles from the EDC complex at Patto or else to pay the required penalty. The EDC complex has literally turned into dumping ground for …
SEBASTIAN RODRIGUES laments the fact that the political class has failed to act against mining, thus betraying the people of Goa One cannot but express utter disgust at the stance of all political parties in Goa
The mobile photograph of a tiger corpse, reportedly clicked at an unknown location in Chorla ghat, area has prompted the Forest Department to probe the alleged incident of tiger hunting. The Forest Department officials confirmed that they have initiated inquiry into killing of India
CPI South Goa candidate, Raju Mangueshkar has demanded that 25 per cent of the foreign exchange earned by the Central government from Goan iron ore export should be exclusively spent on the development of areas badly hit by mining activities. Addressing a press conference, Mangueshkar said that mining should not …
Agitated villagers of Curtorim on Sunday vehemently objected to filling of low lying paddy fields in the village at San Deul and Bhatti. The villagers alleged that the paddy fields and water bodies are being filled without permission from the Panchayat or other authorities. Suspecting that the work was being …
With the CRZ issue taking the centre stage along the South Goa coastal belt ahead of the April 23 Lok Sabha polls, the Congress has promised to go any extent within the law to protect the houses of people affected by Bombay High Court order regarding CRZ violation. The promise …
UGDP candidate Matanhy Saldanha has charged sitting MPs, especially South Goa Congress candidate Francisco Sardinha for failing to redress the problems faced by the people relating to expansion of highways, railways and the Special Economic Zones. Addressing a press conference, Saldanha demanded to know whether the MPs had taken up …
Of the thirteen municipal councils, 11 municipalities have finally acquired sites for setting up facilities for treatment of garbage. Valpoi and Mapusa which have not been able acquire sites within the stipulated time need to complete the task of acquiring sites and setting up facilities for treating garbage within next …
The men-in-uniform putting up at the Margao police headquarters have nothing to cheer about. For, sanitation has hit a low as the dirty toilets have made life miserable for the police constables occupying the barracks. A visit to the headquarters revealed the pathetic state of affairs of the toilets attached …
Even as the Goa assembly during the budget session recently adopted a Bill to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 to permit bullfights in the State, the NGO for the welfare of animals
The BJP NGO Cell on Wednesday lambasted South Goa Congress candidate, Francisco Sardinha for his promise to legalise dhirios and strongly condemned his indifferent attitude towards other pressing issues such as SEZs and CRZ. Briefing newsmen, Cell Convenor Dr Dattaram Dessai has cautioned the voters of South Goa about the …
Ramya Kannan Authorities to restrict entry to hospital, except during visiting hours A patient will be allowed one attender who will be issued a pass Some entries and exits will be closed and only a limited number of gates be open from today CHENNAI: Taking a cue from the World …
PANJIM, APRIL 7 (HR) -- The special gram sabha to discuss and finalise the Regional Plan 2021 for Socorro village will be held on Sunday 12th April at 10.30 am. The sarpanch Sheetal Arolkar has urged all the villagers to attend the gram sabha, which is specially convened to discuss …
In what could be a fillip to the State forestry, the Central Government has upgraded the forest cadre postings for Goa and enhancing the number of posts as well. An Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (APCCF) and a team of 11 officials will now lead the State forestry. Presently …
