THURSDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2026

Garbage continues to pile up at Sernabatim beach

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 to the much vaunted tourist police ? Let's not make Goa (in) famous for the wrong reasons nationally and internationally. 




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Give free entry to museums and historical places for all

SRIDHAR D'IYER, Caranzalem
Published Jun 12, 2022, 7:22 PM IST
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On Saturday the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the “Dharohar” that showcases the glorious legacy of Indian Customs and Goods and Service Tax at the centuries old Blue Building, Panaji. The entry fees are Rs 10 for Indian citizen, Rs 50 for foreigners and free for students. In museums and other historic places (e.g., Mahabalipuram, Taj Mahal etc.) the entry fees are less for Indians and several times more for foreigners. In most countries, entry to…

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