Few states illustrate the socio-economic faultlines of India like Orissa

Emphasizing the need to bring the Congress party to power at the Centre, Cortalim MLA and Deputy Speaker Mauvin Godinho said that it was only the Congress party that could bring about lasting solution to the contentious CRZ issue.

Court to decide on airport in eco-sensitive zone THE Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has refused permission for the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport. The ministry has asked the Maharashtra government to first get it cleared from the Bombay High Court. Eight hundred hectares (ha) of mangroves that protect Navi Mumbai

1997: Civil aviation ministry sets up a committee to examine the need for a second airport June 2000: Committee suggests three sites and upgradation of the Mumbai airport September 2000: Navi Mumbai site found most suitable. State government approves plan July 2007: Union cabinet gives in-principle approval to new airport September 2006: CIDCO seeks MoEF approval. Ministry forwards

With the CRZ issue taking the centre stage along the South Goa coastal belt ahead of the April 23 Lok Sabha polls, the Congress has promised to go any extent within the law to protect the houses of people affected by Bombay High Court order regarding CRZ violation.

The BJP NGO Cell on Wednesday lambasted South Goa Congress candidate, Francisco Sardinha for his promise to legalise dhirios and strongly condemned his indifferent attitude towards other pressing issues such as SEZs and CRZ.

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday sought a report on illegal sand mining operations in coastal districts of Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and neighbouring Navi Mumbai area.

A bunch of PILs, including the one filed by city-based NGO Janhit Manch, has alleged that illegal sand mining is being carried out in several areas of Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and Navi Mumbai.

1978: Fomento buys land in Taleigaon village. Requests for adjacent land parcels 1980: State issues notification to acquire land in Taleigaon village and hands over the land including land parcel

Goa government issues ordinance to save resort THE troubles faced by Goa

New Delhi (PTI): Government has given the green signal for construction and operation of helipads in coastal regions as well rooftops of high rise buildings near coasts with an aim to carry out relief and rescue operations during natural calamities.

However, keeping in view the environment sensitive nature of the coastal region, no commercial activities will be allowed.