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Panaji unable to host large events

Residents of Panaji are frustrated with the authorities’ approach to organising events in the city. Why can’t they hold these events away from the city, where they won’t disturb the peace and tranquillity of Panaji’s residents? My suggestion is, first and foremost, to ensure our roads are in good condition, free of potholes.

The CCP must prioritise keeping the city clean and limiting disturbances from out-of-state visitors. The Mayor and the Commissioner should take responsibility for this before planning any large events. I am a lifelong resident of Panaji, and we don’t need extravagant parties here. Such events would be better suited elsewhere in India, but not in Goa.


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Scrapping of vehicles

John Eric Gomes, Porvorim
Published Oct 30, 2024, 1:23 AM IST
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There are old cars that have been well cared for, are comfortable, in excellent condition, carefully driven, and sparingly used by owners or senior citizens, with no maintenance issues and within PUC parameters. On the other hand, there may be new vehicles that are ready to be scrapped.The manufacturers have no schemes for those who do not want to exchange their vehicles for new ones, and the cumbersome process of de-registering a vehicle to sell it to a scrap dealer for…

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