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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Town and Country Planning Department has put forward proposals to bring 64,232 square metres of land spread across 18 plots under settlement zoning, inviting members of the public to file objections or suggestions on the proposed changes. The notice, issued by Chief Town Planner (Planning) Vertika Dagur, covers properties located in Guirdolim, Candolim, Nachinola, Cortalim, Damocem-Sattari, Morjim, Morambi-O-Pequeno and Aldona. The land parcels presently carry a range of zoning classifications. A majority are identified as orchard and natural cover areas, while some of the properties have additional designations linked to environmental and specific land-use restrictions. These…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s proposed spending on forests, wildlife and related conservation activities has been scaled down by the National CAMPA authority, which has approved ₹37.19 crore against the State’s ₹43.77-crore Annual Plan of Operation for 2026-27. The decision was taken at the 40th meeting of the National CAMPA Executive Committee held on August 11. Despite the reduction from Goa’s original proposal, the approved allocation marks a substantial increase over the ₹14.96 crore sanctioned in 2025-26 and ₹13.74 crore in 2024-25. Goa secured full approval for its ₹11.84-crore proposal for compensatory afforestation covering 80 hectares. However, several other components of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is preparing for a statewide animal census that will go beyond counting stray dogs, with authorities set to map pet and domesticated dogs in every ward along with their gender and sterilisation status. The survey will be conducted from October 1 to 15 by urban and rural local bodies under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services. Stray cattle found along roads and highways will also be recorded during the exercise. The ward-wise data collection will involve door-to-door visits by panch members, ward members and councillors, with assistance from dog feeders and local volunteers. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: CCP Mayor Rohit Monserrate held a discussion with Sushant Figueiredo and Dr Vikrom Mathur of Transitions Research on the future development of Panjim and ways to make the city more responsive to emerging urban challenges. The discussion focused on the upcoming Emergence: Festival of Future Cities, which will examine small and medium-sized cities as interconnected systems and explore how different urban elements can work together to shape their future. Key areas discussed included the use of technology to create safer public spaces, opportunities for green jobs and livelihoods for Panjim’s youth, and practical ways to connect innovation…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Captain of Ports Department has issued a river traffic advisory for vessels operating on the Mandovi River in view of kayak races scheduled as part of the International Tourism Celebration on September 20. The directions will apply from 2 pm to 6 pm to all barges and boats operating in the stretch between the newly constructed Ribandar Jetty and the Mandovi Bridge. Vessel operators have been instructed to maintain a sharp lookout for the racing kayaks and proceed at a reduced speed while the event is underway. The department has also directed vessels to stop at…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa has questioned the planning and execution of the newly opened Porvorim elevated corridor, alleging that the government is now attempting to shift responsibility after the project faced safety concerns and restrictions within days of opening. AAP Goa president Valmiki Naik said the government and BJP leaders had actively claimed credit for the project before its inauguration, but were now engaged in what he described as a “pass the parcel” exercise after a fatal crash and subsequent changes to traffic arrangements. Naik questioned whether the concerns surrounding the corridor should have been…

Team Goemkarponn DHARBANDORA: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) will hold an environmental public hearing on October 22 over JSW Steel Ltd’s proposed iron ore mining project at Codli in Dharbandora. The hearing will begin at 10 am at Shree Sateri Pisani Devasthan, Kalsai, Kirlapal-Dabal. The proposed project involves an auctioned mineral block spread across 377.0681 hectares. According to the project proposal, the mine is planned to produce 3.50 million tonnes of iron ore annually, along with the removal of 6.21 million tonnes of overburden and waste. The total excavation is projected at 11.71 million tonnes per year. The…