Thousands of villagers from Navelim in Bicholim taluka of Goa on Monday observed a day-long bandh against Sesa Goa's metallurgical coke plant in the village, claiming that it is polluting their surroundings.
Police officials said the bandh which started at 7 am has remained peaceful till now. Locals were seen sloganeering on the road and blocked the entire stretch which connects Panaji to Bicholim taluka.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/goa-villagers-protest-pollution-sesas-metallurgy-plant
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/business-standard-new-delhi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/gram-sabhas
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/industrial-waste
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/industrial-pollution
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ministry-environment-and-forests-moef
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/public-hearing
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/water-pollution
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/hazardous-waste
