The PM will kick off India Energy Week and the ONGC Sea Survival Centre at the South Goan village of Betul in the morning. In addition to laying the cornerstone for many projects totaling more than ₹ 1,330 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the permanent campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) […]
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A recent report from the Centre highlights the presence of a breeding tigers in the protected areas of Goa, emphasizing the importance of tiger conservation. The report also cautions against damming the rivers in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary to ensure the preservation of these majestic creatures. In a significant development, the high court of Bombay […]
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As continuous heavy rain lashes the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert on Wednesday, warning citizens about the potential for flooding and other impacts from the “extremely heavy rainfall.” The rain has been relentless, with the total rainfall for the season reaching 92.1 inches (2,341mm), surpassing the usual value of 71 […]
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GAKUVED FEDERATION has filed petition in high court quashing of recent amendment to the Goa Town and Country Planning act 1974, made vide the Town & Country Planning amendment act (2020) Notified by the notification bearing number 7/19/2020 IA Dated 20/08/2020. The section 16 of the Goa Town and Country planning act 1974 has been […]
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Strong objection towards the venue and date for CZMP hearing of South Goa has been raised by the Citizens of Goa. The Collector South has been notified that the venue that has been proposed for CZMP hearing at the SGPDA Ground-South Goa is unacceptable and the group has raised strong objection for the public hearing […]
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The Chinese capital of Beijing was covered in thick smog on Monday as it experienced the worst sandstorm in a decade. The storm caused an unprecedented spike in air pollution measurements – with pollution levels in some districts at 160 times the recommended limit. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or grounded as the sky […]
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Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai slammed the Chief Minister and the state government for trying to quickly rush the CZMP people’s hearing , saying that “you cannot hold a one-day hearing and expect to hear all the affected residents and understand their problems.” Sardesai hit out saying that “the issue of the CZMP and […]
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Every Goan has got the Right to attend the Public Hearing regarding the Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) of Goa because every person shares and depends on these Common Resources. The whole of Goa is ecologically sensitive, especially its vast coastal stretches affecting not just the sea side villages, but also more than a hundred […]
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The UN secretary-general António Guterres on Tuesday has said that all planned coal projects around the world must be cancelled to end the “deadly addiction” to the most polluting fossil fuel. This statement comes at a time when the Government of Goa is being alleged and under fire for developing infrastructure in the state to […]
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Bollywood actress Dia Mirza who is a UN (United Nations) Environment Goodwill Ambassador and also the Ambassador of Wildlife Trust of India shared a story on her official Instagram page with the hashtag save Mollem. The move of the Central Government to grant diversion of 120 hectares of Mollem forest land for the South Western […]
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