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 …
Panaji: In an effort to enhance cultivation of pulses in the state, the department of agriculture will be introducing a new variety of grain in Goa. In its pilot project, the green gram will be planted this monsoon. "Though green grams are sparsely cultivated in Goa, the existing product is …
Goa's Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) today said four of the 18 bread samples collected in the state tested positive for potassium bromate, but within permissible limits. "The FDA laboratory so far has tested 18 samples, of which 14 did not show any presence of potassium bromate," FDA director Salim …
Goa Environment Minister Rajendra Arlekar today said the state government will not allow dumping of rejected iron ore in the forests or protected areas . "We will not allow the rejected iron ore to be dumped in the forest or protected areas any more," Arlekar told reporters here today. The …
Carambolim: A mass mortality of fish in Carambolim lake is raising a stink and along with it the suspicion that the health of the world famous birding spot may be deteriorating. Of recent a few threats have been putting the water body under stress. Fish started dying in large numbers …
Vasco: The Urban health centre in Vasco on Thursday had a meeting of supervisors construction sites in Mormugao taluka to create awareness about dengue and malaria fever. The supervisors have been informed to send migrant labourers for health check-ups and issue health cards to them before they are appointed to …
The Government of Goa is pleased to frame the following policy on procurement of land under Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (30 of 2013) for direct procurement of land to set up public purposes projects on priority basis and the said …
Panaji : Goa's first turtle conservation reserve at Galgibaga beach appears to be closer to realisation with Goa coastal zone management authority (GCZMA) granting approval in principle to a provisional management plan for conservation and protection of the turtle nesting site. The plan has been prepared and submitted by chief …
Goa govt welcomes move, says it will help promote mining in sustainable manner PANJIM: From now on, the iron ore mining leases having no impact or minimal impact on environment and livelihood, would be awarded with ‘Stars’, with Union Mines Ministry on Wednesday notifying the ‘Star Rating of Mines’ system. …
Panaji: Pernem villagers are sore at being forced to accept the legislators' brand of development and being sidelined in participatory planning and governance, but now want to reassert their rights to protect natural resources and livelihoods. A section of villagers, activists, farmers, intellectuals and others are veering around to a …
Though major civilizations in the continents of Asia, Europe and Africa (the old world) were found on the banks of major rivers, human beings, over the millennia, have been known to colonize places with smaller sources of water like oases in deserts, and small springs in forests or high up …
Panaji: The ministry of mines has decided to hold a state-level meeting of ministers in charge of mining departments, on Friday, May 27, in Goa, to discuss issues pertaining to illegal mining. Preparedness for e-auction of major mineral blocks, setting up of the district mineral fund (DMF), status of collection …
Panaji: To encourage solar power generation and more importantly grid connected solar power in the state, the Goa energy development agency (GEDA) together with the electricity department and the water resources department has invited professionals in the field, from Gujarat, to share their expertise with the departments, Goa chamber of …
Declare that they will not allow the sale of Goa by politicians PONDA: Residents of Veling-Priol-Cuncoliem, environmental activists and other citizens from across Goa, under the banner of Veling-Priol-Cuncoliem Nagrik Kruthi Samiti, held a huge rally in Ponda taluka on Sunday to protest the rampant, illegal destruction of the environment …
The BJP-led government’s decision to file the multi-million dollar illegal mining scam case, involving senior politicians and major mining firms before the Lokayukta, is turning out to be mere ‘eye-wash’. Two-and-a-half years down the line, the ombudsman body claims the case is ‘not before them at present’. The State government’s …
A group of like-minded people in St Cruz have come together in a bid to influence the comunidade to fight a legal battle for taking custody of over a century old Bondvol Lake. A public awareness on Sunday saw 100-odd residents gathering at the village deliberating on how to ‘save …
Panaji: In a significant order, the high court of Bombay at Goa has asked the forest department to file an affidavit on a writ petition filed challenging the controversial 2016 amendment to the Goa Preservation of Trees Act. A joint petition, filed by Prajal Sakhardande and NGOs Goa For Giving …
Panaji: National green tribunal (NGT) has directed Goa coastal zone management authority (GCZMA) to explain why it has granted approval by consent to a structure in CRZ area of Chimbel creek by ignoring one of the two inquiry reports in the matter. Taking serious note of the issue, the tribunal …
Margao: The South Goa district collector, Sachin Shinde, and the director of mines and geology, Prasanna Acharya on Thursday, at a meeting held with protestors demanding a dedicated mining corridor at the office of the deputy collector, Quepem, expressed their sincerity, commitment and determination to accord top priority to the …
Panaji: The dealing between mining activists, a mining company and politicians has come to the fore with the slugfest over the ongoing issue of alleged illegal ore transportation. The stoppage of e-auction iron ore transportation at Cavrem village has brought out some "secret deals" between the mining company, mining activists …
