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Unauthorised bus halts return to Aquem junction

Locals blame traffic jams on long stops & conductors soliciting passengers again

Unauthorised bus halts return to Aquem junction
1. Unauthorised bus stops at the Aquem traffic junction. 2. Passengers being forced onto buses. Captured by : Santosh Mirajkar

MARGAO

Unauthorised bus stops and conductors calling out to passengers have once again become a problem at the Aquem bus stop, troubling both residents and motorists. Over two months ago, the RTO enforcement team had taken action against bus owners after a fight broke out among drivers at the same spot. But now, the situation has gone back to how it was.

On Friday, at least three buses were seen parked at the junction, even though buses are only allowed to briefly stop to pick up or drop passengers. Conductors were also seen calling out to people after stopping for long periods. Local residents have asked the authorities to take strict action against the bus operators. They say these unauthorised stops are causing traffic jams near the St Sebastian Church junction.

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Amid border tensions, MPA steps up security at port

Escalates Maritime Security (MARSEC) level from Level 1 to Level 2 across all operational zones, security enhanced

VIKRAM NAYAK
Published May 11, 2025, 12:29 AM IST
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Amid border tensions, MPA steps up security at port

VASCOThe Mormugao Port has maintained tightened security, even as a ceasefire was agreed upon by India and Pakistan on Saturday evening.In response to the geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) significantly stepped up its security preparedness by escalating the Maritime Security (MARSEC) level from Level 1 to Level 2 across all its operational zones.This move follows directives from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways…

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