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Eight-year celebrations another diversionary tactic?

India is reeling under protests from Islamic  countries the world over.   Many Indians are employed in these countries providing much needed foreign exchange besides providing  employment opportunities.  The BJP  is  rejoicing by celebrating  8 years of rule by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

It is strange and hilarious that 8 years is now considered a new landmark for public celebrations.  This is nothing but a diversionary tactic. Riots  and disturbances of serious nature have engulfed the whole country  threatening  peace and stability.  With skyrocketing prices and removal of subsidies, citizens are burdened beyond words. It was a shocking revelation  that government found it expedient to  secretly withdraw railway  concession for senior citizens and women. One wonders why this facility is not withdrawn as an economic measure from  MLAs and MPs who are earning tax-free income and plethora of  freebies.





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Garbage continues to pile up at Sernabatim beach

REKHA SARIN, Benaulim
Published Jun 12, 2022, 7:23 PM IST
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Goa is drowning in garbage and Sernabatim Beach is no exception. Though litter bins have been placed at the entrance, no collection agency empties the receptacles when they are full. Moreover insensitive tourists spread garbage all over the place adding to the stink and unhygienic conditions. The panchayat authorities should take action against such waste management agencies ( if appointed) and levy spot fines on beach goers if caught littering the place. Whatever happened…

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