MARGAO
The Joint Enforcement and Monitoring Committee, constituted by the State government in the aftermath of the Arpora nightclub fire, has undertaken inspections across the South Goa District on Friday under the guidance and supervision of the District Magistrate, Egna Cleetus.
The inspections were conducted in prominent locations, including coastal areas, nightclubs, restaurants, and public entertainment venues in Salcete, Quepem, Mormugao, and Canacona. The objective of the inspections was to verify compliance with fire safety protocols and statutory regulations in establishments associated with the tourism sector.
The team has so far inspected 10 places. “The teams are going about the verification as per a checklist given to them. We have already sealed two spas at Colva. We have also come across violations and deviations by some establishments. They have been given seven days time to rectify or face action,” the Collector said.
MMC CO faces action for improper waste dumping at Sonsodo
GSPCB’s observations- A tipper truck arrived at the site and moved towards the western side of the unit- As the undersigned and the GWMC official approached, the tipper was seen dumping mud. A JCB was also moving towards the same spot- The tipper left after dumping the mud- On closer examination, it was found that mud had been dumped over mixed waste, including sanitary waste- The JCB began levelling the heaps of mud that had been dumped before the inspection- The area…
