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Idea of ATMs open from 9 am to 5 pm is absurd

Who on earth has decided that the timing of bank ATM machines should be limited to 9 am to 5 pm? How can people do business and the economy run smoothly if ATMs are not open 24 hours? Under the BJP government, looks like this is the new normal of doing business. Even on public holidays and weekends, some machines are closed. The economy can’t run if cash dispensing is in such pathetic condition. Banks have made huge profits and they should engage good security to man these machines and ensure that the ATMs function properly every day and cash is available timely. It’s high time that the Goa government and Reserve Bank of India come down heavily on banks that restrict the timings of ATMs.


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Cable cars for tourism will be a good initiative

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published May 4, 2022, 12:04 AM IST
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It is learnt that there will be a massive boost for tourism in Goa. Asserting that there will be no restriction on funds for tourism infrastructure, the Union Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Naik has reportedly said that the Centre is ready to finance projects including a golf course, an oceanarium and a water sports park in order to attract high-spending tourists in the state. The Centre has reportedly also approved a proposal to take up the development of the…

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