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Tourist taxis blocking parking spots in Panaji

Panjim is currently bursting at its seams where parking is concerned with no place available to park during peak hours leading to double and haphazard parking which leads to further traffic congestion and a major waste of time. However, it is noticed that at any given time, atleast 25 tourist taxis are occupying the parking slots  in Panjim. As per the permits issued by the Directorate of Transport, tourist taxis are supposed to be stationed at their residence. Then why are they  being allowed to park in Panjim thus blocking the parking slots? Tourist taxis in  Panjim should be directed to immediately shift from Panjim by the concerned authorities failing which their permits should be cancelled.  They could be allowed to park in the multi level parking complex in  Patto free of cost. I have taken up the matter with the City Corporation of Panjim and the Directorate of Transport. I request like minded citizens to also write to the above authorities so as to build up the pressure on them.

Avelino de Sa, Panjim

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Let’s talk food safety first

Health checks must be in tandem with aggressive FDA raids for hygiene

Published Jun 29, 2018, 2:09 AM IST
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The state administration appears to be swinging into action after Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s return from New York. However, the recent cabinet decision to launch a massive operation against the hotel and food industry making health checks mandatory for all doesn’t really explain the narrative, especially when the State has failed drastically to keep an eye on the hygiene at the thousands of hotels, eateries and fast-food joints that dot the State.   Agreed…

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