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 …
PANJIM: Goa State Pollution Control Board’s (GSPCB) records indicate that the pollution levels in Vasco have come down tremendously after a stop in coal handling by Mormugao Port Trust at its berth number 10 and 11, since the last week of September. GSPCB has captured the dust pollution at six …
VASCO: With the October 31 deadline set by South Goa Collector to clear garbage within 10 kms of Dabolim airport to prevent bird-hits fast approaching, four South Goa panchayats on Friday requested Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) to pick up their garbage till they make alternate arrangements. At a meeting, the …
PANJIM: Goa State Pollution Control Board is thinking of shifting the coal cargo which is lying at Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) to avoid the possibility of a fire since it lies close to Indian Oil Corporation's tanks. A meeting of MPT officials has been called on Friday to discuss the …
VASCO: Assuring to phase out coal dust pollution in the port town, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday took a swipe at MPT for “openly handling coal without following procedures.” Addressing a public grievance meeting at Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) hall at Vasco, Parrikar requested people for patience to resolve …
MARGAO: Asserting there should be no place for illegal mining in Goa, South Goa MP on Monday said he would soon convene a meeting of the Parliament Estimates Committee to discuss the mining issue plaguing the state. “As Chairman of the Parliament’s Estimates Committee, I would convene a meeting of …
The tourist village of Colva is grappling with the problem of garbage collection and disposal. It’s one of the few coastal villages still facing a ban on multi-dwelling units since the last three years for want of waste disposal mechanism. Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) report filed in the …
VASCO: In a significant decision, the Mormugao Planning and Development Authority (MPDA) has directed Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd at Sada Bogda to demolish the tanks and to remove hazardous storage of sulphuric acid and furnace oil from its premises within seven days. In a notice dated August 27, the MPDA directed …
PANJIM: The Chief Minister has thrown his entire might behind the man the government bent over to please by denotifing his land marked for airport parking. In a blatant defiance, in the face of serious allegations of “other considerations” which led to such favoritism, Digambar Kamat said at a meeting …
The Goa Mines and Geology Department has ordered the suspension of two iron ore and bauxite mines which found mention for alleged illegality in the controversial Public Accounts Committee (PAC) draft report. The mines were being managed by Congress leader Dinar Tarcar. The committee report could not be presented in …
The eight teams of Shah Commission, probing illegal mining in Goa, have completed almost 75 per cent of the work relating to inspection of mines, officials said adding that the work would be completed this weekend. Though Justice MB Shah and the commission member Dr UV Singh have left Goa …
Only 13 out of 40 mines, which have been served the order to stop operations for failure to obtain forest or wildlife clearances, were actually in operation, while 27 are non working, according to information provided to Goa Foundation (GF) by mines department under RTI. Goa State Pollution Control Board …
Yet another case of illegal iron-ore mining in a wildlife sanctuary has come under the scanner in Goa. The government is investigating ongoing mining operations near the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
The Digambar Kamat-led government appears determined to acquire land admeasuring 1.20 lakh square meters for the proposed multi-utility project despite stiff opposition from the villagers. This became evident on Wednesday when the government ordered the South Goa district Collector to acquire the land in question. The order to acquire the …
The district authorities have finally set in motion the process to put in place a district traffic plan for South Goa. District Magistrate G P Naik on Tuesday issued directions to Sub-Divisional Magistrate and representatives of various government agencies to suggest proposals to formulate a traffic policy for the entire …
South Goa District Collector, G P Naik has sought a detailed report from the Tourism Department on the plan of action to lift away tar balls collected at various locations along Salcete
THE High Court of Bombay in Goa has come down heavily on the state’s coastal village panchayats for structures built in violation of the coastal regulation zone (CRZ) notification 1991. CRZ regulates activities on coastal stretches within 500 metres of the high tide line on the landward side. On June …
Pointing out the adverse impact of mining on livelihood of locals and the ecology, the National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA) has quashed the clearance given to the Careamol iron mine in South Goa. The project was granted environment clearance in 2007, but it was stayed by the NEAA after a …
South Goa district Magistrate, G P Naik has said the government has in principle approved a proposal to have a disaster management training centre in South Goa, even as a team of the National Disaster Response Force will be stationed in south district to meet all emergency situations in the …
PRIYAK MITRA PANAJI On Saturday, May 15, a man returning from a wedding through the jungles near the village of Kerim in South Goa got the shock of his life when a tigress and her cub calmly stepped on to the road around 50 metres in front of his motorbike …
