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 …
In a bid to decongest the main roads of Goa, the state government has decided to set up dedicated corridors in next three years for the transportation of iron ore from the mining leases to the jetties. "The project of mining corridors is huge. We will require minimum three years …
Madhlabhat locals complained to Health Dept & police against one Rahul Rama Salgaonkar for illegally constructing a septic tank near a well and for pouring engine oil into the well MAPUSA: Locals of Madhlabhat-Siolim have complained to Health Department and police against a resident one Rahul Rama Salgaonkar for illegally …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs State of Goa & Others dated 08/05/2017 regarding identification of forest area in the State of Goa. State of Goa seeks extension of time for completing the entire exercise of identification of ‘forest …
PANJIM: In a first step towards making Goa garbage free by 2020, the recently constituted Goa State Waste Management Corporation (GSWMC) has decided to collect accurate data about garbage generation and segregation across the State. It has also decided that on a pilot basis, the Corporation will collect, segregate and …
Says until and unless pollution is brought under control, there is no need to get more coal in port town VASCO: Slamming the Goa State Pollution Control Board for failing to take any measures to control coal pollution in the port town, Vasco MLA Carlos Almeida on Tuesday said that …
GSPCB to assess quality of air before deciding on resuming operations; Mining firms make presentations on measures to curb air pollution PANJIM: Iron ore mining activity at Sonshi, Sattari will remain at a halt at least until May 5, as Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has decided to assess …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Kashinath Jairam Shetye & Others Vs Jaiprakash A. Shirsaikar & Others dated 02/05/2017 regarding illegal structures in property bearing Survey Nos. 213/23-A of village Anjuna Bardez, Goa. GCZMA had directed Eliano Pereira to demolish illegal cottages/structures …
Govt yet to receive order; Petition contends festival being held in CRZ-II in violation of 2011 notification; Notices to GCZMA, GTDC returnable on May 12 PANJIM: Hours before the four-day annual wine and lifestyle festival – Grape Escapade – could commence, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) stayed the event following …
Panaji: The high court of Bombay at Goa directed the state government on Thursday to consider providing potable water to residents of Sonshi and to ensure that the dust pollution in the village is under control. Hearing a suo motu petition on pollution in Sonshi, the high court also said …
MARGAO: The villagers of Cavrem in Quepem taluka are charting a new course in their anti-mining agitation. After a sustained anti-mining agitation in the village, the villagers are now raring to enter into the mining industry through the cooperative sector. The assistant registrar of cooperative societies, Quepem, on Wednesday issued …
At the public hearing held at Tilak Maidan, citizens, social & environmental activists from Mormugao and Salcete claim that project proponent made false and misleading claims through draft EIA and hence coal berth expansion should not be allowed at MPT VASCO: Citizens, social as well as environmental activists from Mormugao …
Absence of full-fledged Chief makes pollution body toothless; Matter to be heard by HC today PANJIM: In the absence of a full-fledged Chairman, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has till now, failed to initiate action against the iron ore leases, operational in Sattari whose ore-laden mining trucks pass …
Panaji: The Goa government has mooted the concept of transfer of development rights (TDR) in a bid to protect and conserve eco-sensitive areas, salt pans, mangroves, and even heritage homes. The issue was discussed at a meeting of town and country planning department, which was attended by the chief minister …
Parrikar orders all 108 vehicles of Sonshi villagers to be utilised for their employment PANJIM: The Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar, has warned that he would shut down the iron ore mines at Sonshi village in Sattari, if the lease operators fail to adhere to the government's directions to reduce the …
PANJIM: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has taken suo motu cognisance of the media reports on Sonshi village in Sattari which is adversely affected due to mining ore transportation and issued notices to the State government and Goa Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). The court said that media reports …
PANAJI: A special gram sabha of St Cruz panchayat, on Sunday, unanimously resolved that the panchayat take cognizance of the villagers' concern over the threats to Bondvoll lake and petition the government for its protection and restoration. The century-old heritage lake of the Portuguese era on the green hill slope …
Panaji: The state-of-the-art solid waste treatment plant at Saligao on Wednesday began supplying surplus power generated by it to the state electricity grid. The plant that handles around 120 tonnes of mixed garbage on a daily basis began supplying power green renewable energyto the grid at 2 pm, Hindustan Waste …
The Save Bondvoll Lake committee has filed a PIL in the high court praying that the lake, the mud road laid close to the Portuguese-era dam, and the steep slope in the dam's catchment area, be restored to their original state. It has also asked that the lake be opened …
Agriculture director ascribes climate changes to falling paddy, mango produce; vegetable production increases marginally PANJIM: The total cropped area for cultivation in Goa has been marginally declining over the years, gradually bringing down agricultural produce. In 2014-15, there were 1,57,702 hectares of land available for cultivation, ensuring 4,59,950 tonnes of …
The state Government introduces the “Solar Energy Policy (Goa) - 2017”, with the following objectives: To promote use of solar energy for generation of power, steam and hot water for use in industrial, commercial, domestic and other applications. Only the solar PV power generation is considered here. To promote Private …
