Goa, Sept. 9 -- In a significant set back to the Goa government, the Supreme Court on Mon day ordered status quo in the areas marked for the pro posed Tiger Reserve in the State. The Court also referred the matter to the Central Em powered Committee (CEC), directing it to hear all parties and submit a report within two weeks. Reacting to the Supreme Court's directive, Claude Al vares, Director of Goa Foun dation, said: "We are happy that the Supreme Court has ordered to maintain status quo. This is exactly what we were hoping for, especially in light of the Goa government's approval of eco-tourism projects at Surla and Col lem, both of which we have challenged before the High Court."

Environmental activist and Mhadei Bachao Abhi yan (MBA...