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Brazen encroachment by beach shacks

With the tourist season in full swing, many shacks are encroaching upon beaches by putting out daybeds, tables and cabanas to attract tourists or increase capacity. As per  license conditions a beach shack is permitted only 10 daybeds but owners brazenly flout rules with no fear of the law. Morning walkers and general users of the beach are greatly inconvenienced by this but the municipal authorities/ village panchayat seem to be least bothered about taking action. Where are the famed Goa police when we need them the most ?



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Need for 'One Nation, One Education'

SRIDHAR D'IYER, Caranzalem
Published Dec 6, 2023, 7:22 PM IST
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Some years back there was much discussion about “One Rank, One Pension,” for the defence personnel. In recent months we are hearing about “One Nation, One Ration,” and “One Nation, One Election.” Considering the different  educational Boards (State, NCERT, CBSE, ICSE) and syllabus for schools and colleges, it would be pertinent to have “One Nation, One Education (ONOE).” In all the States, the syllabus for various standards in schools and streams in colleges (both in…

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